Basti Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Basti district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Basti
Basti comprises 3,348 villages, of which 3,160 are inhabited and 188 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,82,212, spread across 2,688 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,348(3,160 inhabited • 188 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 3,82,212 |
| Total Area | 2,688 km² |
Basti Urban & Rural Population
Basti had 1,38,097 people in urban areas (5.6%) and 23,26,367 people in rural areas (94.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 23,26,367 | 94.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,38,097 | 5.6% |
| Total | 24,64,464 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Basti
The total population comprises 12,55,272 males (50.9%) and 12,09,192 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 963 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 11,82,846 | 72,426 | 12,55,272 |
| 👩 Female | 11,43,521 | 65,671 | 12,09,192 |
Literacy Rate in Basti
The literacy rate is 56.56%. Male literacy stands at 65.3% while female literacy is 47.48%, indicating a gender gap of 17.82 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,93,783.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,63,479 | 56,240 | 8,19,719 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,29,840 | 44,224 | 5,74,064 |
| Total Literate | 12,93,319 | 1,00,464 | 13,93,783 |
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About Basti Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Basti in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 24,64,464 with a literacy rate of 56.56% and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Basti district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.