Gautam Buddha Nagar District, Uttar Pradesh
Gautam Buddha Nagar District is an administrative district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated about 490 km from Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh. The district headquarters is located at Noida. Hindi and English are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,282 km², including 1,093.85 km² of rural area and 188.15 km² of urban area.
List of Tehsils in Gautam Buddha Nagar District
Gautam Buddha Nagar District is divided into 3 Tehsils for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 405 villages under these tehsils. The table below lists each tehsil along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Tehsil | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dadri | 154 | 578.97 |
| 2 | Gautam Buddha Nagar | 159 | 333.07 |
| 3 | Jewar | 92 | 369.96 |
Population of Gautam Buddha Nagar District
As per the Census 2011, Gautam Buddha Nagar District has a total population of 16,48,115 people, consisting of 8,90,214 males and 7,57,901 females. There are 3,27,090 households in the district with an average population density of 1,286 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,48,115 | 6,73,806 | 9,74,309 |
| Male Population | 8,90,214 | 3,59,605 | 5,30,609 |
| Female Population | 7,57,901 | 3,14,201 | 4,43,700 |
| Total Households | 3,27,090 | 1,11,916 | 2,15,174 |
| Population Density | 1,286 / km² | 616 / km² | 5,178 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 11,22,947 literate people and 2,46,598 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,16,105 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,215 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,46,598 | 1,09,480 | 1,37,118 |
| Literate Population | 11,22,947 | 4,21,928 | 7,01,019 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,25,168 | 2,51,878 | 2,73,290 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,16,105 | 1,29,086 | 87,019 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,215 | 220 | 1,995 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.