Lucknow Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Lucknow district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Lucknow
Lucknow comprises 807 villages, of which 803 are inhabited and 4 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,60,703, spread across 2,528 square kilometers.
| Villages | 807(803 inhabited • 4 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 8,60,703 |
| Total Area | 2,528 km² |
Lucknow Urban & Rural Population
Lucknow had 30,38,996 people in urban areas (66.2%) and 15,50,842 people in rural areas (33.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,50,842 | 33.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 30,38,996 | 66.2% |
| Total | 45,89,838 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Lucknow
The total population comprises 23,94,476 males (52.2%) and 21,95,362 females (47.8%). The sex ratio is 917 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,13,752 | 15,80,724 | 23,94,476 |
| 👩 Female | 7,37,090 | 14,58,272 | 21,95,362 |
Literacy Rate in Lucknow
The literacy rate is 68.13%. Male literacy stands at 72.77% while female literacy is 63.08%, indicating a gender gap of 9.69 percentage points. The total literate population is 31,27,260.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,33,656 | 12,08,784 | 17,42,440 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,67,201 | 10,17,619 | 13,84,820 |
| Total Literate | 9,00,857 | 22,26,403 | 31,27,260 |
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About Lucknow Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 45,89,838 with a literacy rate of 68.13% and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Lucknow district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.