Meerut Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Meerut
Meerut comprises 663 villages, of which 604 are inhabited and 59 are uninhabited. There are 18 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,79,110, spread across 2,559 square kilometers.
| Villages | 663(604 inhabited • 59 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 18 |
| Households | 5,79,110 |
| Total Area | 2,559 km² |
Meerut Urban & Rural Population
Meerut had 17,59,182 people in urban areas (51.1%) and 16,84,507 people in rural areas (48.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,84,507 | 48.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 17,59,182 | 51.1% |
| Total | 34,43,689 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Meerut
The total population comprises 18,25,743 males (53.0%) and 16,17,946 females (47.0%). The sex ratio is 886 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,94,920 | 9,30,823 | 18,25,743 |
| 👩 Female | 7,89,587 | 8,28,359 | 16,17,946 |
Literacy Rate in Meerut
The literacy rate is 62.19%. Male literacy stands at 68.71% while female literacy is 54.82%, indicating a gender gap of 13.89 percentage points. The total literate population is 21,41,488.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,06,760 | 6,47,760 | 12,54,520 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,95,908 | 4,91,060 | 8,86,968 |
| Total Literate | 10,02,668 | 11,38,820 | 21,41,488 |
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About Meerut Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Meerut in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 34,43,689 with a literacy rate of 62.19% and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Meerut district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.