Kannauj Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kannauj district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Kannauj
Kannauj comprises 752 villages, of which 688 are inhabited and 64 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,80,928, spread across 2,093 square kilometers.
| Villages | 752(688 inhabited • 64 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 2,80,928 |
| Total Area | 2,093 km² |
Kannauj Urban & Rural Population
Kannauj had 2,80,841 people in urban areas (17.0%) and 13,75,775 people in rural areas (83.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,75,775 | 83.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,80,841 | 17.0% |
| Total | 16,56,616 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kannauj
The total population comprises 8,81,776 males (53.2%) and 7,74,840 females (46.8%). The sex ratio is 879 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,34,245 | 1,47,531 | 8,81,776 |
| 👩 Female | 6,41,530 | 1,33,310 | 7,74,840 |
Literacy Rate in Kannauj
The literacy rate is 61.4%. Male literacy stands at 68.45% while female literacy is 53.36%, indicating a gender gap of 15.09 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,17,087.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,06,915 | 96,681 | 6,03,596 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,39,578 | 73,913 | 4,13,491 |
| Total Literate | 8,46,493 | 1,70,594 | 10,17,087 |
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About Kannauj Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 16,56,616 with a literacy rate of 61.4% and a sex ratio of 879 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kannauj district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.