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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. In 2011 there were total 1,73,423 families residing in urban areas while 16,22,761 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 90.34% living in rural areas and 9.66% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 75.78%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
17,96,184
📚 Literacy Rate
75.78%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
865

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
9.7%

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kanpur Dehat has changed over the decade

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 75.78%.

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

Talukas / Tehsils

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

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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 75.78%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.

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.

Is Kanpur Dehat district urban or rural?

Kanpur Dehat district has 9.7% urban population and 90.3% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.

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.