Lucknow Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Lucknow district in Uttar Pradesh.

Total Population
45,89,838
Male
23,94,476
52.2%
Female
21,95,362
47.8%
Sex Ratio
917
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
68.13%
Density
1816
per km²

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.

Villages807(803 inhabited4 uninhabited)
Urban Towns12
Households8,60,703
Total Area2,528 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 TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural15,50,84233.8%
🏙️ Urban30,38,99666.2%
Total45,89,838100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population15,50,842
Urban Population30,38,996

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

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male8,13,75215,80,72423,94,476
👩 Female7,37,09014,58,27221,95,362
Male Population23,94,476
52.2% of total
Female Population21,95,362
47.8% of total

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

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)5,33,65612,08,78417,42,440
Literate (Female)3,67,20110,17,61913,84,820
Total Literate9,00,85722,26,40331,27,260
Male Literacy Rate72.77%
Female Literacy Rate63.08%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Lucknow?
According to Census 2011, Lucknow has a total population of 45,89,838. This includes 15,50,842 people in rural areas and 30,38,996 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Lucknow?
Lucknow has 23,94,476 males (52.2%) and 21,95,362 females (47.8%).
What is the sex ratio of Lucknow?
The sex ratio of Lucknow is 917 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Lucknow?
Lucknow has an overall literacy rate of 68.13%. The male literacy rate is 72.77% and the female literacy rate is 63.08%.
What is the total area of Lucknow?
Lucknow covers a total area of 2,528 square kilometers with a population density of 1816 persons per square kilometer.

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.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.