Meerut District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Meerut, a district of Uttar Pradesh
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Uttar Pradesh. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh.
In 2011, Meerut had population of 3,443,689 of which male and female were 1,825,743 and 1,617,946 respectively. In 2001 census, Meerut had a population of 2,997,361 of which males
were 1,601,578 and remaining 1,395,783 were females. Meerut District population
constituted 1.72 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Meerut District was at 1.80
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 14.89 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Meerut District recorded increase
of 24.06 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Meerut Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Meerut in 2011 were 72.84 compared to 72.84 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 80.74 and 63.98 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 75.00 and 53.12 in Meerut District. Total literate in Meerut District were 2,141,488 of which male and female were 1,254,520 and 886,968 respectively. In 2001, Meerut District had 1,606,469 in its district.
Meerut Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Meerut, it stood at 886 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 872. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 852 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 857 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Meerut District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.40 % | 2,183,255 |
| Muslims | 34.43 % | 1,185,643 |
| Christian | 0.31 % | 10,582 |
| Sikh | 0.72 % | 24,912 |
| Buddhist | 0.05 % | 1,855 |
| Jain | 0.54 % | 18,544 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 236 |
| Not Stated | 0.54 % | 18,662 |
Meerut Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Meerut district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Meerut was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Meerut 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,443,689 | 34.44 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,870,000 | 38.80 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,920,000 | 39.21 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,950,000 | 39.57 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,980,000 | 39.88 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,010,000 | 40.14 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,030,000 | 40.37 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,050,000 | 40.56 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,070,000 | 40.73 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,080,000 | 40.87 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,090,000 | 40.99 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,100,000 | 41.09 Lakhs |
Meerut Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34.44 Lakhs | 29.97 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,443,689 | 2,997,361 |
| Male | 1,825,743 | 1,601,578 |
| Female | 1,617,946 | 1,395,783 |
| Population Growth | 14.89% | 24.06% |
| Area Sq. Km | 2,559 | 2,569 |
| Density/km2 | 1,346 | 1,167 |
| Proportion to Uttar Pradesh Population | 1.72% | 1.80% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 886 | 872 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 852 | 857 |
| Average Literacy | 72.84 | 64.79 |
| Male Literacy | 80.74 | 75.00 |
| Female Literacy | 63.98 | 53.12 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 503,719 | 517,960 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 14.63% | 17.28% |
Meerut Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Meerut. There were total 503,719 children under age of 0-6 against 517,960 of 2001 census. Of total 503,719 male and female were 272,034 and 231,685 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 852 compared to 857 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 14.63 percent of Meerut District compared to 17.28 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.65 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Meerut Houseless Data
In 2011, total 891 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 4,270. This approx 0.12399493682502% of total population of Meerut district.
Meerut District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Meerut district for 2011 is 1,346 people per sq. km. In 2001, Meerut district density was at 1,167 people per sq. km. Meerut district administers 2,559 square kilometers of areas.
Meerut District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Meerut population for 2011 census, 51.08 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,759,182 people lives in urban areas of which males are 930,823 and females are 828,359.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Meerut district is 890 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Meerut district was 848 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 236,467 of which males and females were 127,981 and 108,486. This child population figure of Meerut district is 13.75 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Meerut district as per census 2011 is 74.79 % of which males and females are 80.68 % and 68.21 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,138,820 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 647,760 and 491,060 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 48.92 % population of Meerut districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Meerut district population living in rural areas is 1,684,507 of which males and females are 894,920 and 789,587 respectively.
In rural areas of Meerut district, sex ratio is 882 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Meerut district is considered, figure is 855 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 267,252 in rural areas of which males were 144,053 and females were 123,199. The child population comprises 16.10 % of total rural population of Meerut district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Meerut district is 70.75 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 80.81 and 59.41 percent respectively.
In total, 1,002,668 people were literate of which males and females were 606,760 and 395,908 respectively.
All details regarding Meerut District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Meerut District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 48.92 % | 51.08 % |
| Total Population | 1,684,507 | 1,759,182 |
| Male Population | 894,920 | 930,823 |
| Female Population | 789,587 | 828,359 |
| Sex Ratio | 882 | 890 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 855 | 848 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 267,252 | 236,467 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 144,053 | 127,981 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 123,199 | 108,486 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 15.87 % | 13.44 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 16.10 % | 13.75 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 15.60 % | 13.10 % |
| Literates | 1,002,668 | 1,138,820 |
| Male Literates | 606,760 | 647,760 |
| Female Literates | 395,908 | 491,060 |
| Average Literacy | 70.75 % | 74.79 % |
| Male Literacy | 80.81 % | 80.68 % |
| Female Literacy | 59.41 % | 68.21 % |
City/Metros in Meerut District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Meerut District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meerut (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,420,902 | 752,893 | 668,009 |
| Cities inside Meerut District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meerut (Municipal Corporation) | 1,305,429 | 688,118 | 617,311 |