Basti
District in UTTAR PRADESH
Basti District of UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 24,64,464 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,55,272 are males while 12,09,192 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 24,64,464
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 56.56%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 963
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Basti has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.86% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 963.
Total Children
3,90,969
15.86% of population
Boys
2,02,683
51.8%
Girls
1,88,286
48.2%
Child Sex Ratio
929
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Basti stands at 963 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 77.88% while female literacy is at 56.23%, showing a gender gap of 21.65%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.85% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.15% of total population in Basti.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 24,64,464, 7,83,688 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.80% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 56.62% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 43.38% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,43,724
- Marginal Workers
- 3,39,964
- Non-Workers
- 16,80,776
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 12,55,272 males (50.9%) and 12,09,192 females (49.1%) out of 24,64,464 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 13,93,783 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 77.88%, Female 56.23%, Overall %. Gender gap is 21.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Basti district in UTTAR PRADESH?
Basti district in UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 24,64,464 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,55,272 males and 12,09,192 females.
What is the literacy rate of Basti district?
The overall literacy rate of Basti district is N/A%. Male literacy is 77.88% and female literacy is 56.23%.
What is the sex ratio in Basti district?
The sex ratio in Basti district is 963 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Basti district?
Basti district has 3,90,969 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,02,683 are boys and 1,88,286 are girls. The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Basti district?
Out of the total population of 24,64,464, 7,83,688 people (31.8%) are engaged in work activities in Basti district.