Gorakhpur Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gorakhpur Taluka Population 2026
20,50,461 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
20,57,955
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.47% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 13.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 906
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,13,894
Girls 1,03,177
Literacy Gap
16.1% Diff Male Literacy 71.3%
Female Literacy 55.2%
SC Population
2,43,036
14.9% of total
ST Population
5,778
0.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 3,20,819
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,88,623
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 58.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 11.9%
Agricultural Laborers 23.5%
Household Industries 5.8%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,07,708 | 16,29,421 | +15.75% |
| Literacy Rate | 52.47% | 63.56% | +11.1% |
| Sex Ratio | 910 | 920 | +10 |
Decadal Growth Rate
15.75%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.47%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gorakhpur Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gorakhpur Taluka in 2026 is 20,28,141. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.47%.
What is the literacy rate of Gorakhpur Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Gorakhpur Taluka is 63.56% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gorakhpur Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Gorakhpur Taluka is 920 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Gorakhpur Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gorakhpur Taluka in 2027 is 20,57,955. This projection is based on the 1.47% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Gorakhpur Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Gorakhpur Taluka population grew from 14,07,708 in 2001 to 16,29,421 in 2011, a decadal growth of 15.75%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.47%.
What was the population of Gorakhpur Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gorakhpur Taluka had a total population of 16,29,421. This comprised 8,48,449 males and 7,80,972 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Gorakhpur District
#1 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Uttar Pradesh
#9 of 282
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gorakhpur Taluka | Gorakhpur Avg | Uttar Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 63.56% | 59.64% ↑ 3.9%
| 56.42% ↑ 7.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 920 | 959 ↓ 39 | 914 ↑ 6 |
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