Lucknow
Lucknow is a district in the Uttar Pradesh State of India. The total area of Lucknow district is 2,528 km², which includes 2,057.29 km² of rural area and 470.71 km² of urban area. There are about 803 villages in Lucknow district.
For administrative convenience, Lucknow 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.
Lucknow is the largest tehsil in lucknow district by both area and population. Bakshi Ka Talab is the smallest tehsil in lucknow district by both area and population. There are 4 tehsils in Lucknow district. Here is the list of all Lucknow Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Lucknow District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakshi Ka Talab | 418 | 3,49,654 |
| 2 | Lucknow | 938 | 33,91,208 |
| 3 | Malihabad | 475 | 3,68,453 |
| 4 | Mohanlalganj | 698 | 4,80,523 |
Population of Lucknow District
The population of Lucknow 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 Lucknow, 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 | 45,89,838 | 15,50,842 | 30,38,996 |
| Total Male Population | 23,94,476 | 8,13,752 | 15,80,724 |
| Total Female Population | 21,95,362 | 7,37,090 | 14,58,272 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,43,641 | 2,22,592 | 3,21,049 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,83,952 | 1,15,432 | 1,68,520 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,59,689 | 1,07,160 | 1,52,529 |
| Literate Population | 31,27,260 | 9,00,857 | 22,26,403 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,42,440 | 5,33,656 | 12,08,784 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,84,820 | 3,67,201 | 10,17,619 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,62,578 | 6,49,985 | 8,12,593 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,52,036 | 2,80,096 | 3,71,940 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,10,542 | 3,69,889 | 4,40,653 |
| Households | 8,60,703 | 2,83,193 | 5,77,510 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Lucknow district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Lucknow district is 45,89,838, including 23,94,476 males and 21,95,362 females. In rural areas, it is 15,50,842, including 8,13,752 males and 7,37,090 females. In urban areas, it is 30,38,996, including 15,80,724 males and 14,58,272 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Lucknow district is 5,43,641, including 2,83,952 boys and 2,59,689 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,22,592, including 1,15,432 boys and 1,07,160 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,21,049, including 1,68,520 boys and 1,52,529 girls.
- Literate population in Lucknow district is around 31,27,260, including 17,42,440 males and 13,84,820 females. In rural areas, it is 9,00,857, including 5,33,656 males and 3,67,201 females. In urban areas, it is 22,26,403, including 12,08,784 males and 10,17,619 females.
- Illiterate population in Lucknow district is about 14,62,578, including 6,52,036 males and 8,10,542 females. In rural areas, it is 6,49,985, including 2,80,096 males and 3,69,889 females. In urban areas, it is 8,12,593, including 3,71,940 males and 4,40,653 females.
- There are about 8,60,703 households in Lucknow district, including 2,83,193 in rural areas and 5,77,510 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Lucknow. 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 | 9,48,294 | 5,97,272 | 3,51,022 |
| SC Male Population | 4,98,799 | 3,14,172 | 1,84,627 |
| SC Female Population | 4,49,495 | 2,83,100 | 1,66,395 |
| Total ST Population | 7,506 | 1,008 | 6,498 |
| ST Male Population | 4,036 | 518 | 3,518 |
| ST Female Population | 3,470 | 490 | 2,980 |
| Population Density | 1,816 / km² | 754 / km² | 6,456 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Lucknow district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lucknow district is approximately 9,48,294, including 4,98,799 males and 4,49,495 females. In rural areas, it is 5,97,272, including 3,14,172 males and 2,83,100 females. In urban areas, it is 3,51,022, including 1,84,627 males and 1,66,395 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lucknow district is about 7,506, including 4,036 males and 3,470 females. In rural areas, it is 1,008, including 518 males and 490 females. In urban areas, it is 6,498, including 3,518 males and 2,980 females.
- Overall population density of Lucknow district is around 1,816 people per km². Rural areas have about 754 people per km². Urban areas have about 6,456 people per km².