Aligarh Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh.

Total Population
36,73,889
Male
19,51,996
53.1%
Female
17,21,893
46.9%
Sex Ratio
882
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
56.96%
Density
1007
per km²

Administrative Details of Aligarh

Aligarh comprises 1,199 villages, of which 1,170 are inhabited and 29 are uninhabited. There are 24 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,11,371, spread across 3,650 square kilometers.

Villages1,199(1,170 inhabited29 uninhabited)
Urban Towns24
Households6,11,371
Total Area3,650 km²

Aligarh Urban & Rural Population

Aligarh had 12,17,191 people in urban areas (33.1%) and 24,56,698 people in rural areas (66.9%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural24,56,69866.9%
🏙️ Urban12,17,19133.1%
Total36,73,889100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population24,56,698
Urban Population12,17,191

Gender Distribution in Aligarh

The total population comprises 19,51,996 males (53.1%) and 17,21,893 females (46.9%). The sex ratio is 882 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male13,08,9236,43,07319,51,996
👩 Female11,47,7755,74,11817,21,893
Male Population19,51,996
53.1% of total
Female Population17,21,893
46.9% of total

Literacy Rate in Aligarh

The literacy rate is 56.96%. Male literacy stands at 65.75% while female literacy is 46.99%, indicating a gender gap of 18.76 percentage points. The total literate population is 20,92,567.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)8,76,3164,07,06412,83,380
Literate (Female)5,06,6793,02,5088,09,187
Total Literate13,82,9957,09,57220,92,567
Male Literacy Rate65.75%
Female Literacy Rate46.99%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Aligarh?
According to Census 2011, Aligarh has a total population of 36,73,889. This includes 24,56,698 people in rural areas and 12,17,191 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Aligarh?
Aligarh has 19,51,996 males (53.1%) and 17,21,893 females (46.9%).
What is the sex ratio of Aligarh?
The sex ratio of Aligarh is 882 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Aligarh?
Aligarh has an overall literacy rate of 56.96%. The male literacy rate is 65.75% and the female literacy rate is 46.99%.
What is the total area of Aligarh?
Aligarh covers a total area of 3,650 square kilometers with a population density of 1007 persons per square kilometer.

About Aligarh Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 36,73,889 with a literacy rate of 56.96% and a sex ratio of 882 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Aligarh district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh.