Uttar Pradesh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh comprises 1,06,774 villages, of which 97,814 are inhabited and 8,960 are uninhabited. There are 915 urban towns in Uttar Pradesh. The total number of households stands at 3,34,48,035, spread across 2,40,928 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,06,774(97,814 inhabited • 8,960 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 915 |
| Households | 3,34,48,035 |
| Total Area | 2,40,928 km² |
Uttar Pradesh Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Uttar Pradesh had 4,44,95,063 people in urban areas (22.3%) and 15,53,17,278 people in rural areas (77.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,53,17,278 | 77.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,44,95,063 | 22.3% |
| Total | 19,98,12,341 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Uttar Pradesh
The total population of Uttar Pradesh comprises 10,44,80,510 males (52.3%) and 9,53,31,831 females (47.7%). The sex ratio in Uttar Pradesh is 912 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,09,92,995 | 2,34,87,515 | 10,44,80,510 |
| 👩 Female | 7,43,24,283 | 2,10,07,548 | 9,53,31,831 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Uttar Pradesh
The literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh is 57.25% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 65.31% while female literacy is 48.42%, indicating a gender gap of 16.89 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,43,97,555.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,17,93,688 | 1,64,41,276 | 6,82,34,964 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,34,90,992 | 1,26,71,599 | 4,61,62,591 |
| Total Literate | 8,52,84,680 | 2,91,12,875 | 11,43,97,555 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Uttar Pradesh District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Uttar Pradesh has 71 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Uttar Pradesh has a population of 19,98,12,341. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Uttar Pradesh
Complete list of all 71 districts in Uttar Pradesh.
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About Uttar Pradesh Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 19,98,12,341 with a literacy rate of 57.25% and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1000 males.
Uttar Pradesh comprises 71 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Uttar Pradesh including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.