Skip to main content

Kanpur Dehat

District in UTTAR PRADESH

Kanpur Dehat District of UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 17,96,184 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,63,255 are males while 8,32,929 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
17,96,184
📚 Literacy Rate
65.15%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
865

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kanpur Dehat has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.03% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 897 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 865.

Total Children

2,51,965

14.03% of population

Boys

1,32,839

52.7%

Girls

1,19,126

47.3%

Child Sex Ratio

897

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
89.80%
Muslim
9.82%
Christian
0.07%
Sikh
0.03%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kanpur Dehat stands at 865 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 83.45% while female literacy is at 66.86%, showing a gender gap of 16.59%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 25.64% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.04% of total population in Kanpur Dehat.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 17,96,184, 6,28,864 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.01% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 71.34% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 28.66% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,48,651

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,80,213

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
11,67,320

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 Kanpur Dehat district in UTTAR PRADESH?

Kanpur Dehat district in UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 17,96,184 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,63,255 males and 8,32,929 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kanpur Dehat district?

The overall literacy rate of Kanpur Dehat district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.45% and female literacy is 66.86%.

What is the sex ratio in Kanpur Dehat district?

The sex ratio in Kanpur Dehat district is 865 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Kanpur Dehat district?

Kanpur Dehat district has 2,51,965 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,32,839 are boys and 1,19,126 are girls. The child sex ratio is 897 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kanpur Dehat district?

Out of the total population of 17,96,184, 6,28,864 people (35.0%) are engaged in work activities in Kanpur Dehat district.