Kanpur Nagar
Kanpur Nagar is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Kanpur Nagar district is 3,155 km², which includes 2,832.16 km² of rural area and 322.84 km² of urban area. There are about 902 villages in Kanpur Nagar district.
For administrative convenience, Kanpur Nagar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Ghatampur is the largest tehsil in kanpur nagar district by area while Kanpur is the largest tehsil by population. Bilhaur is the smallest tehsil in kanpur nagar district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Kanpur Nagar district. Here is the list of all Kanpur Nagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Kanpur Nagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilhaur | 868 | 5,30,025 |
| 2 | Ghatampur | 1,165 | 5,80,909 |
| 3 | Kanpur | 1,122 | 34,70,334 |
Population of Kanpur Nagar District
The population of Kanpur Nagar 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 Kanpur Nagar, 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 | 45,81,268 | 15,65,623 | 30,15,645 |
| Total Male Population | 24,59,806 | 8,37,260 | 16,22,546 |
| Total Female Population | 21,21,462 | 7,28,363 | 13,93,099 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,09,924 | 2,14,077 | 2,95,847 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,72,268 | 1,13,604 | 1,58,664 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,37,656 | 1,00,473 | 1,37,183 |
| Literate Population | 32,43,022 | 10,10,152 | 22,32,870 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,29,179 | 5,94,367 | 12,34,812 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,13,843 | 4,15,785 | 9,98,058 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,38,246 | 5,55,471 | 7,82,775 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,30,627 | 2,42,893 | 3,87,734 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,07,619 | 3,12,578 | 3,95,041 |
| Households | 8,63,338 | 2,93,376 | 5,69,962 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kanpur Nagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kanpur Nagar district is 45,81,268, including 24,59,806 males and 21,21,462 females. In rural areas, it is 15,65,623, including 8,37,260 males and 7,28,363 females. In urban areas, it is 30,15,645, including 16,22,546 males and 13,93,099 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kanpur Nagar district is 5,09,924, including 2,72,268 boys and 2,37,656 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,14,077, including 1,13,604 boys and 1,00,473 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,95,847, including 1,58,664 boys and 1,37,183 girls.
- Literate population in Kanpur Nagar district is around 32,43,022, including 18,29,179 males and 14,13,843 females. In rural areas, it is 10,10,152, including 5,94,367 males and 4,15,785 females. In urban areas, it is 22,32,870, including 12,34,812 males and 9,98,058 females.
- Illiterate population in Kanpur Nagar district is about 13,38,246, including 6,30,627 males and 7,07,619 females. In rural areas, it is 5,55,471, including 2,42,893 males and 3,12,578 females. In urban areas, it is 7,82,775, including 3,87,734 males and 3,95,041 females.
- There are about 8,63,338 households in Kanpur Nagar district, including 2,93,376 in rural areas and 5,69,962 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kanpur Nagar. 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 | 8,16,754 | 4,37,722 | 3,79,032 |
| SC Male Population | 4,39,603 | 2,35,029 | 2,04,574 |
| SC Female Population | 3,77,151 | 2,02,693 | 1,74,458 |
| Total ST Population | 3,753 | 485 | 3,268 |
| ST Male Population | 2,108 | 269 | 1,839 |
| ST Female Population | 1,645 | 216 | 1,429 |
| Population Density | 1,452 / km² | 553 / km² | 9,341 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kanpur Nagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kanpur Nagar district is approximately 8,16,754, including 4,39,603 males and 3,77,151 females. In rural areas, it is 4,37,722, including 2,35,029 males and 2,02,693 females. In urban areas, it is 3,79,032, including 2,04,574 males and 1,74,458 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kanpur Nagar district is about 3,753, including 2,108 males and 1,645 females. In rural areas, it is 485, including 269 males and 216 females. In urban areas, it is 3,268, including 1,839 males and 1,429 females.
- Overall population density of Kanpur Nagar district is around 1,452 people per km². Rural areas have about 553 people per km². Urban areas have about 9,341 people per km².