# Amethi, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) – Town Population & History

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Town · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 

# Amethi

Amethi is a town in Mohanlalganj sub-district of Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh (nagar panchayat). The 2011 Census counted **13,530 people** in 2,158 households. Literacy was 59.2%.

- 13,530people (2011)
- 2,158households
- 59.2%literacy
- 11census wards

## Population of Amethi

■ Amethi · ■ Lucknow urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****59.2%**

**81.9%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****908**

**923

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****907**

**905

Working population ****32.2%**

**33.6%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Amethi

Of every 100 households in Amethi in 2011, 41 had electricity, 36 a toilet at home and 16 cooked with LPG; 49 had a mobile phone, 17 a two-wheeler and 3 a car.

■ Amethi · ■ Lucknow urban average

Electricity for lighting ****41%**

**91%

Toilet within the home ****36%**

**88%

No toilet (open defecation) ****64%**

**10%

Tap water ****21%**

**73%

Drinking water within premises ****26%**

**80%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****16%**

**80%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****83%**

**16%

Use banking services ****51%**

**78%

Television ****30%**

**79%

Mobile phone ****49%**

**78%

Computer with internet ****0%**

**12%

Two-wheeler ****17%**

**52%

Car / jeep / van ****3%**

**15%

None of these assets ****16%**

**4%

Own their home ****97%**

**77%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Amethi work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 3,248 (74%) · **■** Household industry 259 (6%) · **■** Farming 449 (10%) · **■** Marginal 405 (9%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Amethi changed?

From 6,447 in 1901 to 13,530 in 2011.

**1901

**1911

**1921

**1931

**1941

**1951

**1981

**1991

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Amethi in numbers and road distances

- Annual rainfall900 mm
- Temperature range5 °C to 45 °C

### Road distances

- Lucknow (state capital)28 km by road
- Lucknow (district HQ)28 km by road
- Lucknow (city of 1 lakh+)28 km by road
- Lucknow (city of 5 lakh+)28 km by road
- Rahmat Nagar (railway station)1 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Amethi

### Civic services

- Pucca roads16 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets600
- Water storage550 kl
- Electricity — homes1,020
- Electricity — industry1

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools4 govt · 6 private

### Banks

- Nationalised banks2

**Main manufactured goods:** dardozi, mangoes and vegetables.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Hospitals, banks, ATMs and more in Amethi

- Hospitals3 in Amethi
- Banks10 in Amethi
- ATMs2 in Amethi
- Petrol pumps3 in Amethi
- Hotels2 in Amethi
- Colleges and universities3 in Amethi
- Restaurants1 in Amethi

Source: [Overture Maps Foundation places, release 2026-10-21.0 (CDLA-Permissive-2.0, Apache-2.0 or CC0 by source)](https://docs.overturemaps.org/attribution/).

## Amethi ward list (2011)

Ward (2011) People Households 

[Ward 1](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-1/) 1,066 176 

[Ward 2](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-2/) 1,139 190 

[Ward 3](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-3/) 1,144 201 

[Ward 4](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-4/) 1,408 237 

[Ward 5](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-5/) 1,622 269 

[Ward 6](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-6/) 1,373 223 

[Ward 7](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-7/) 1,202 194 

[Ward 8](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-8/) 1,269 193 

[Ward 9](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-9/) 979 164 

[Ward 10](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-10/) 1,171 160 

[Ward 11](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/lucknow/mohanlalganj/amethi/ward-11/) 1,157 151 

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

Census wards of 2011; municipal ward boundaries may have changed since.

## Know before you go: Amethi

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) · Faizabad75 km
- Prayagraj Airport (IXD) · Allahabad80 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.8 hours, sunrise around 05:09) and shortest in Dec (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 06:42, sunset around 17:13).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Amethi?13,530 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Amethi in?Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh
- What was the population of Amethi in 1901?6,447
- How many wards does Amethi have?11 census wards (2011)
- What plug type is used in Amethi?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Amethi?Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 75 km in a straight line