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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Meerut has changed over the decade

👶 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

Meerut
1330
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
63.40%
Muslim
34.43%
Christian
0.31%
Sikh
0.72%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,99,729

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
23,53,150

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in UTTAR PRADESH

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.