Ghazipur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ghazipur district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Ghazipur
Ghazipur comprises 3,367 villages, of which 2,740 are inhabited and 627 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,46,664, spread across 3,377 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,367(2,740 inhabited • 627 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 5,46,664 |
| Total Area | 3,377 km² |
Ghazipur Urban & Rural Population
Ghazipur had 2,74,360 people in urban areas (7.6%) and 33,45,908 people in rural areas (92.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 33,45,908 | 92.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,74,360 | 7.6% |
| Total | 36,20,268 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ghazipur
The total population comprises 18,55,075 males (51.2%) and 17,65,193 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 952 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 17,11,651 | 1,43,424 | 18,55,075 |
| 👩 Female | 16,34,257 | 1,30,936 | 17,65,193 |
Literacy Rate in Ghazipur
The literacy rate is 60.7%. Male literacy stands at 69.73% while female literacy is 51.21%, indicating a gender gap of 18.52 percentage points. The total literate population is 21,97,549.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 11,86,471 | 1,07,082 | 12,93,553 |
| Literate (Female) | 8,21,270 | 82,726 | 9,03,996 |
| Total Literate | 20,07,741 | 1,89,808 | 21,97,549 |
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About Ghazipur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 36,20,268 with a literacy rate of 60.7% and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ghazipur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.