Gorakhpur
District in UTTAR PRADESH
Gorakhpur District of UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 44,40,895 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 22,77,777 are males while 21,63,118 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 44,40,895
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 60.81%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 950
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Gorakhpur has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.15% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 909 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 950.
Total Children
6,28,442
14.15% of population
Boys
3,29,252
52.4%
Girls
2,99,190
47.6%
Child Sex Ratio
909
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Gorakhpur district has a population density of 1275 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 3,483 sq. km.
Density
1275
per sq. km
Total Area
3,483
sq. km
Total Population
44,40,895
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Gorakhpur stands at 950 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 81.8% while female literacy is at 59.36%, showing a gender gap of 22.44%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.08% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.41% of total population in Gorakhpur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 44,40,895, 13,51,629 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 30.44% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 55.22% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 44.78% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,46,381
- Marginal Workers
- 6,05,248
- Non-Workers
- 30,89,266
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 22,77,777 males (51.3%) and 21,63,118 females (48.7%) out of 44,40,895 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 27,00,328 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 81.8%, Female 59.36%, Overall %. Gender gap is 22.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gorakhpur district in UTTAR PRADESH?
Gorakhpur district in UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 44,40,895 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 22,77,777 males and 21,63,118 females.
What is the literacy rate of Gorakhpur district?
The overall literacy rate of Gorakhpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.8% and female literacy is 59.36%.
What is the sex ratio in Gorakhpur district?
The sex ratio in Gorakhpur district is 950 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Gorakhpur district?
Gorakhpur district has 6,28,442 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 3,29,252 are boys and 2,99,190 are girls. The child sex ratio is 909 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Gorakhpur district?
Gorakhpur district has a population density of 1275 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 3,483 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Gorakhpur district?
Out of the total population of 44,40,895, 13,51,629 people (30.4%) are engaged in work activities in Gorakhpur district.