Meerut
District in UTTAR PRADESH
Meerut District of UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 34,43,689 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 18,25,743 are males while 16,17,946 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 34,43,689
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 62.19%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 886
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.63% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 852 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 886.
Total Children
5,03,719
14.63% of population
Boys
2,72,034
54.0%
Girls
2,31,685
46.0%
Child Sex Ratio
852
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Meerut district has a population density of 1330 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 2,590 sq. km.
Density
1330
per sq. km
Total Area
2,590
sq. km
Total Population
34,43,689
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Meerut stands at 886 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 80.74% while female literacy is at 63.98%, showing a gender gap of 16.76%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.12% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.10% of total population in Meerut.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 34,43,689, 10,90,539 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.67% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.69% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.31% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 8,90,810
- Marginal Workers
- 1,99,729
- Non-Workers
- 23,53,150
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 18,25,743 males (53.0%) and 16,17,946 females (47.0%) out of 34,43,689 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 21,41,488 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 80.74%, Female 63.98%, Overall %. Gender gap is 16.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Meerut district in UTTAR PRADESH?
Meerut district in UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 34,43,689 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 18,25,743 males and 16,17,946 females.
What is the literacy rate of Meerut district?
The overall literacy rate of Meerut district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.74% and female literacy is 63.98%.
What is the sex ratio in Meerut district?
The sex ratio in Meerut district is 886 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Meerut district?
Meerut district has 5,03,719 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,72,034 are boys and 2,31,685 are girls. The child sex ratio is 852 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Meerut district?
Meerut district has a population density of 1330 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 2,590 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Meerut district?
Out of the total population of 34,43,689, 10,90,539 people (31.7%) are engaged in work activities in Meerut district.