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Ghazipur

District in UTTAR PRADESH

Ghazipur District of UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 36,20,268 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 18,55,075 are males while 17,65,193 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
36,20,268
📚 Literacy Rate
60.7%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
952

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Ghazipur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.43% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 908 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 952.

Total Children

5,58,559

15.43% of population

Boys

2,92,774

52.4%

Girls

2,65,785

47.6%

Child Sex Ratio

908

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
89.32%
Muslim
10.17%
Christian
0.12%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Ghazipur stands at 952 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 82.8% while female literacy is at 60.29%, showing a gender gap of 22.51%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 20.07% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.79% of total population in Ghazipur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 36,20,268, 12,04,602 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.27% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 63.66% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 36.34% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
7,66,881

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
4,37,721

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
24,15,666

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 Ghazipur district in UTTAR PRADESH?

Ghazipur district in UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 36,20,268 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 18,55,075 males and 17,65,193 females.

What is the literacy rate of Ghazipur district?

The overall literacy rate of Ghazipur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.8% and female literacy is 60.29%.

What is the sex ratio in Ghazipur district?

The sex ratio in Ghazipur district is 952 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Ghazipur district?

Ghazipur district has 5,58,559 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,92,774 are boys and 2,65,785 are girls. The child sex ratio is 908 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Ghazipur district?

Out of the total population of 36,20,268, 12,04,602 people (33.3%) are engaged in work activities in Ghazipur district.