Ghazipur
District in UTTAR PRADESH
As of 2026 estimates, Ghazipur population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 952.
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
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 952
per 1000 males
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
What is the demographics & social profile of Ghazipur?
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.
What is the workforce statistics of Ghazipur?
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
- Marginal Workers
- 4,37,721
- Non-Workers
- 24,15,666
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Ghazipur?
Population breakdown: 18,55,075 males (51.2%) and 17,65,193 females (48.8%) out of 36,20,268 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Ghazipur?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 21,97,549 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Ghazipur?
Literacy rates: Male 82.8%, Female 60.29%, Overall %. Gender gap is 22.5%.
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.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.