Population of Allahabad District

Allahabad district, officially known as Prayagraj district, is the largest and the most populous district of Uttar Pradesh state of India. As per provisional reports of Census India, the population of  Allahabad in 2011 is 5,954,391 (59.54 Lakhs)

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Population of Allahabad District in 2026 - 6.5 million or 65 lakh

Allahabad DistrictCensus 2011
Total Population5,954,391 (59.54 Lakhs)
Male Population3,131,807
Female Population2,822,584
Total Area5,482 km2 
Population Density1,086/km2
Average Literacy (%)72.32%
Sex Ratio (per 1000)901
Child Population (0-6 Yrs)885,355
Child Sex ratio (0-6Yrs)893
District HeadquartersAllahabad 

Source: Census 2011 & Census Population Projections 2011-2021

The district is divided into 8 sub-divisions and 20 development blocks.

Tehsil in Allahabad Districts

Administratively, the district is divided into eight tehsils/ sub-divisions:

  1. Karchhana
  2. Koraon
  3. Phulpur
  4. Bara
  5. Meja
  6. Sadar
  7. Soraon
  8. Handia
Blocks in Allahabad Districts
  1.  Chaka
  2.  Dhanupur
  3.  Handia
  4.  Holagarh
  5.  Jasra
  6.  Karchhana
  7.  Kaundhiyara
  8.  Kaurihar
  9.  Koraon
  10.  Manda
  11.  Mauaima
  12.  Meja
  13.  Phulpur
  14.  Pratappur
  15.  Sahson
  16.  Saidabad
  17.  Shankargarh
  18.  Shringverpur Dham
  19.  Soraon
  20.  Uruwa
Cities/ Towns in  Allahabad District
  •  Prayagraj
  •  Sirsa
  •  Lalgopalganj
  •  Jhunsi
  •  Phulpur
  •  Shankargarh
  •  Koraon
  •  Handia
  •  Bharatganj
  •  Mauaima
Map of Allahabad District
Allahabad District Population 2026 | Prayagraj Population

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Rajeev Rana is an independent writer and researcher with a strong interest in history, population studies, and demographic trends in India and North America. He has been writing on demography-related topics for over five years, focusing on census data, migration patterns, ethnicity, and regional population changes. While not a formally certified demographer, Rajeev closely follows official data releases from government sources, census authorities, and reputable research institutions. His work aims to present complex demographic information in a clear, accessible, and neutral manner for readers seeking factual insights and broader context. Rajeev contributes to multiple informational websites and has particular familiarity with demographic and regional trends in the Delhi NCR region. His writing is driven by curiosity, data interpretation, and a commitment to accuracy rather than advocacy or opinion