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Kanpur is the second-largest city in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the 12th most populous city and the 11th most populous urban agglomeration in India. It is also the second-largest city proper and the largest urban agglomeration in Uttar Pradesh.
As per the Census 2011, Kanpur’s urban/metropolitan population was 2,920,496 (about 29.2 lakh). According to the provisional Census 2011 reports, the population of Kanpur city was 2,765,348 (27.65 lakh).
👉 Projected Population of Kanpur in 2026: ~32 lakh
Census Quick Facts
| Kanpur City | Census 2011 | 2026 Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,765,348 (27.65 lakh) | 32 lakh (3.2 million) |
| Male Population | 1,489,062 | 16.9 lakh |
| Female Population | 1,276,286 | 15.1 lakh |
| Average Literacy | 82.42% | — |
| Male Literacy | 84.50% | — |
| Female Literacy | 80.00% | — |
| Sex Ratio | 857 | — |
| Child Sex Ratio | 861 | — |
| Children (0-6 years) | 267,136 | — |
Kanpur Demography Snapshot (2011)
Population Density: 10,358 per sq. km
Literacy Rate: 82.42%
Sex Ratio: 857
Child Population: 267,136
Kanpur Historical Population
As per the Census 2011, Kanpur city recorded a population growth rate of 8.39% during 2001-2011. The population growth rate during 2011-2021 is estimated to be around 10%.
At the start of the 20th century, Kanpur had a population of about 2 lakh, and it took around 40 years for the population to double.
After independence, the population grew steadily. Kanpur crossed 1 million population in the 1970s and reached about 2.5 million by the beginning of the 21st century. In the last two decades, the growth rate has slowed slightly but continues to remain steady.
| Year | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 202,797 | – | – |
| 1911 | 178,557 | -24,240 | -11.95% |
| 1921 | 216,436 | 37,879 | 21.21% |
| 1931 | 219,189 | 2,753 | 1.27% |
| 1941 | 452,495 | 233,306 | 106.44% |
| 1951 | 646,811 | 194,316 | 42.94% |
| 1961 | 892,468 | 245,657 | 37.98% |
| 1971 | 1,160,026 | 267,558 | 29.98% |
| 1981 | 1,489,301 | 329,275 | 28.39% |
| 1991 | 1,874,409 | 385,108 | 25.86% |
| 2001 | 2,551,337 | 676,928 | 36.11% |
| 2011 | 2,765,348 | 214,011 | 8.39% |
| 2021 (estimate) | 3,041,000 | 275,652 | 9.97% |
Source: Census 2011
Kanpur Nagar District Population
Kanpur district was divided into Kanpur Nagar and Kanpur Dehat districts in 1977. The two districts were reunited in 1979 and again separated in 1981. Kanpur city falls under Kanpur Nagar district. According to the Census 2011, Kanpur Nagar district had a population of 4,581,268.
Projected Population of Kanpur Nagar District in 2026: ~52 lakh
District Demographics
| Kanpur Nagar District | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,581,268 |
| Male Population | 2,459,806 |
| Female Population | 2,121,462 |
| Literacy Rate | 79.65% |
| Sex Ratio | 862 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 873 |
Population Density: 1,449 persons per sq. km
Population Growth Rate (2001-2011): 9.72%
Urban Population: 65.83%
Scheduled Castes: 17.83%
Religion in Kanpur Nagar District
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | 82.78% |
| Islam | 15.73% |
| Sikhism | 0.65% |
| Other / Not Stated | 0.84% |
Key Takeaways: Kanpur Population
Kanpur city population in 2011 was 27.65 lakh.
The estimated population of Kanpur in 2026 is around 32 lakh (3.2 million).
Kanpur is the second largest city in Uttar Pradesh.
The literacy rate of Kanpur is 82.42%.
The sex ratio of Kanpur is 857 females per 1000 males.
Kanpur Nagar district population was 45.8 lakh in Census 2011.
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