Gorakhpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gorakhpur district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur comprises 3,319 villages, of which 2,937 are inhabited and 382 are uninhabited. There are 14 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 6,92,960, spread across 3,321 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,319(2,937 inhabited • 382 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 14 |
| Households | 6,92,960 |
| Total Area | 3,321 km² |
Gorakhpur Urban & Rural Population
Gorakhpur had 8,36,129 people in urban areas (18.8%) and 36,04,766 people in rural areas (81.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 36,04,766 | 81.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 8,36,129 | 18.8% |
| Total | 44,40,895 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Gorakhpur
The total population comprises 22,77,777 males (51.3%) and 21,63,118 females (48.7%). The sex ratio is 950 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 18,38,726 | 4,39,051 | 22,77,777 |
| 👩 Female | 17,66,040 | 3,97,078 | 21,63,118 |
Literacy Rate in Gorakhpur
The literacy rate is 60.81%. Male literacy stands at 69.98% while female literacy is 51.15%, indicating a gender gap of 18.83 percentage points. The total literate population is 27,00,328.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 12,50,910 | 3,42,980 | 15,93,890 |
| Literate (Female) | 8,35,718 | 2,70,720 | 11,06,438 |
| Total Literate | 20,86,628 | 6,13,700 | 27,00,328 |
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About Gorakhpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 44,40,895 with a literacy rate of 60.81% and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Gorakhpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.