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Noida, short for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is a major planned city located in the Gautam Buddha Nagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city lies on the eastern edge of Delhi and forms an important part of the National Capital Region (NCR). Over the last few decades, Noida has emerged as one of the fastest-growing urban and industrial centers in North India.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the population of Noida city was 637,272 (6.37 lakh). Rapid urbanization, expansion of residential sectors, and migration from across India have significantly increased the population in recent years.
👉 Projected Population of Noida in 2026: ~10 lakh (1 million)
Census 2011 Details
Noida Demographic Snapshot
Population Density: ~2,463 persons per sq. km
City Area: ~203 sq. km
Total Households: 153,474
| Noida City | Census 2011 | 2026 Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 637,272 (6.37 Lakh) | ~10 Lakh |
| Male Population | 349,397 | ~5.4 Lakh |
| Female Population | 287,875 | ~4.6 Lakh |
| Average Literacy Rate | 88.58% | — |
| Male Literacy | 92.90% | — |
| Female Literacy | 82.38% | — |
| Sex Ratio | 824 | — |
| Child Sex Ratio | 864 | — |
| Children (0–6 years) | 85,699 | — |
Source: Census 2011
Historical Population Growth of Noida
Noida was originally a group of villages that gradually transformed into a planned urban township. The city witnessed very rapid growth between 1981 and 2001, mainly due to industrial development and the expansion of residential sectors. Studies have also shown that a significant share of the population historically lived in urban villages and informal settlements, while newer sectors developed gradually over time
1981 Census: 36,972 population
1991 Census: 146,514 population in the developed urban area
Total population within notified area (1991): ~181,003
2001 Census: 305,058 population
2011 Census: 637,272 population
Greater Noida Population
Greater Noida is another major planned township in Gautam Buddha Nagar district located southeast of Noida. It has grown rapidly as a residential, educational, and industrial hub within the NCR region.
Census 2011 Population: 120,054
Male Population: 55,540
Female Population: 46,514
👉 Estimated Population of Greater Noida in 2026: ~6 lakh
Gautam Buddha Nagar Population
Noida and Greater Noida are the two major urban centers located within the Gautam Buddha Nagar district. The district is divided into three subdivisions: Noida Sadar, Dadri, and Jewar. According to the 2011 Census, the population of Gautam Buddha Nagar district was 1,648,115.
👉 Estimated Population of Gautam Buddha Nagar in 2026: ~25 lakh
| Gautam Buddha Nagar District | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,648,115 |
| Area | 1,442 sq. km |
| Population Density | ~1,100 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 71.92% |
| Sex Ratio | 875 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 881 |
Religion in Gautam Buddha Nagar District
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.58% |
| Muslim | 13.08% |
| Sikh | 0.56% |
| Christian | 0.45% |
| Other / Not Stated | 1.33% |
Source: Census 2011
Note: In many Indian cities, official municipal boundaries cover only the core urban area, so the reported city population may appear smaller than the actual urban population. In such cases, the district population often provides a better reflection of the broader urban region, as Census city limits and Urban Agglomeration (UA) definitions do not always capture the full functional city area.
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