Kannauj

Kannauj is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. Total area of Kannauj is 2,093 km² including 2,018.82 km² rural area and 74.18 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kannauj has a population of 16,56,616 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,80,841 while rural population is 13,75,775. Kannauj has a sex ratio of approximately 878 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 792 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,80,928 houses in the district, including 47,182 urban houses and 2,33,746 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 688 villages in kannauj district.

The Kannauj district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Chhibramau is the largest tehsil in kannauj district by both area and population. Kannauj is the smallest tehsil in kannauj district by area while Tirwa is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 3 tehsils in Kannauj district. Here is the list of all Kannauj Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kannauj District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Chhibramau8727,68,748
2Kannauj4884,54,463
3Tirwa7324,33,405

Population of Kannauj District

The population of Kannauj offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Kannauj, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 16,56,616 13,75,775 2,80,841
Total Male Population 8,81,776 7,34,245 1,47,531
Total Female Population 7,74,840 6,41,530 1,33,310
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,57,682 2,17,006 40,676
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,35,758 1,14,233 21,525
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,21,924 1,02,773 19,151
Literate Population 10,17,087 8,46,493 1,70,594
Literate Male Population 6,03,596 5,06,915 96,681
Literate Female Population 4,13,491 3,39,578 73,913
Illiterate Population 6,39,529 5,29,282 1,10,247
Illiterate Male Population 2,78,180 2,27,330 50,850
Illiterate Female Population 3,61,349 3,01,952 59,397
Households 2,80,928 2,33,746 47,182

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kannauj. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 3,09,980 2,77,813 32,167
SC Male Population 1,66,454 1,49,428 17,026
SC Female Population 1,43,526 1,28,385 15,141
Total ST Population 15 14 1
ST Male Population 9 9 N/A
ST Female Population 6 5 1
Population Density 792 / km² 681 / km² 3,786 / km²