Varanasi
District in UTTAR PRADESH
Varanasi District of UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 36,76,841 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,21,857 are males while 17,54,984 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 36,76,841
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 65.38%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 913
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.52% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 913.
Total Children
4,97,151
13.52% of population
Boys
2,63,762
53.1%
Girls
2,33,389
46.9%
Child Sex Ratio
885
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Varanasi district has a population density of 2395 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 1,535 sq. km.
Density
2395
per sq. km
Total Area
1,535
sq. km
Total Population
36,76,841
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Varanasi stands at 913 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 N/A%. Male literacy stands at 83.78% while female literacy is at 66.69%, showing a gender gap of 17.09%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.24% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.78% of total population in Varanasi.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 36,76,841, 12,20,708 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.20% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 75.43% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 24.57% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 9,20,761
- Marginal Workers
- 2,99,947
- Non-Workers
- 24,56,133
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 19,21,857 males (52.3%) and 17,54,984 females (47.7%) out of 36,76,841 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 24,03,903 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 83.78%, Female 66.69%, Overall %. Gender gap is 17.1%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Varanasi district in UTTAR PRADESH?
Varanasi district in UTTAR PRADESH has a total population of 36,76,841 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,21,857 males and 17,54,984 females.
What is the literacy rate of Varanasi district?
The overall literacy rate of Varanasi district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.78% and female literacy is 66.69%.
What is the sex ratio in Varanasi district?
The sex ratio in Varanasi district is 913 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Varanasi district?
Varanasi district has 4,97,151 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,63,762 are boys and 2,33,389 are girls. The child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Varanasi district?
Varanasi district has a population density of 2395 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 1,535 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Varanasi district?
Out of the total population of 36,76,841, 12,20,708 people (33.2%) are engaged in work activities in Varanasi district.