Varanasi Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Varanasi
Varanasi comprises 1,295 villages, of which 1,258 are inhabited and 37 are uninhabited. There are 39 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,60,162, spread across 1,535 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,295(1,258 inhabited • 37 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 39 |
| Households | 5,60,162 |
| Total Area | 1,535 km² |
Varanasi Urban & Rural Population
Varanasi had 15,97,051 people in urban areas (43.4%) and 20,79,790 people in rural areas (56.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 20,79,790 | 56.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 15,97,051 | 43.4% |
| Total | 36,76,841 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Varanasi
The total population comprises 19,21,857 males (52.3%) and 17,54,984 females (47.7%). The sex ratio is 913 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 10,76,526 | 8,45,331 | 19,21,857 |
| 👩 Female | 10,03,264 | 7,51,720 | 17,54,984 |
Literacy Rate in Varanasi
The literacy rate is 65.38%. Male literacy stands at 72.28% while female literacy is 57.82%, indicating a gender gap of 14.46 percentage points. The total literate population is 24,03,903.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,69,456 | 6,19,660 | 13,89,116 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,31,776 | 4,83,011 | 10,14,787 |
| Total Literate | 13,01,232 | 11,02,671 | 24,03,903 |
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About Varanasi Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh has a total population of 36,76,841 with a literacy rate of 65.38% and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Varanasi district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.