# Saharanpur District, Uttar Pradesh – Sub-districts, Towns, Villages & Population

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District · Uttar Pradesh 

# Saharanpur district

Saharanpur is a district of Uttar Pradesh, 24th of 71 districts there. At the 2011 Census it had **3,466,382 people** in 5 sub-districts, 16 towns and 1,572 villages; 31% lived in towns. The largest town is [Saharanpur](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/saharanpur/saharanpur/) (705,478).

- 3,466,382people (2011)
- 5sub-districts
- 16towns
- 70.5%literacy

## Who lives in Saharanpur?

Saharanpur had **3,466,382 people** at the 2011 Census — 1.7% of Uttar Pradesh's population and 24th of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh by population. There were 890 women for every 1,000 men (below the Uttar Pradesh figure of 912; 41st of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh). Among children under 7 the ratio was 887 girls per 1,000 boys (the Uttar Pradesh figure is 902). An average household had 5.8 people, against 6.0 across Uttar Pradesh.

## How literate is Saharanpur?

70.5% of people aged 7 and over could read and write in 2011 (above Uttar Pradesh's 67.7%), 29th of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Men were at 78.3% and women at 61.7% — a gap of 16.5 points (it is 20.1 points across Uttar Pradesh). Among its sub-districts, literacy is highest in [Rampur Maniharan](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/rampur-maniharan/) (73.4%) and lowest in [Behat](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/behat/) (64.6%).

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

## What do people in Saharanpur do for a living?

29.9% of people worked in 2011 (women: 7.7%). Of all workers, 20% farmed their own land, 20% were farm labourers, 3% worked in household industry and 42% in other work such as services, trade and factories; 15% were marginal workers with less than six months' work. Farming employs 41% of workers here, against 38% across Uttar Pradesh. The most farm-dependent of its sub-districts is [Rampur Maniharan](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/rampur-maniharan/) (58% of workers in farming) and the least is [Saharanpur](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/saharanpur/) (22% of workers in farming).

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**■** Cultivators 20 (20%) · **■** Farm labourers 20 (20%) · **■** Household industry 3 (3%) · **■** Other work 42 (42%) · **■** Marginal 15 (15%)

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

## Cities and towns of Saharanpur

30.8% of people lived in towns and cities (above Uttar Pradesh's 22.3%), 13th of 71 districts of Uttar Pradesh. The Census counted 16 towns: 11 statutory towns with a municipality and 5 census towns — places urban in character but still governed as villages. 1 city has 1 lakh (100,000) people or more. The largest is [Saharanpur](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/saharanpur/saharanpur/) with 705,478 people, home to 66% of the urban population.

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

## Villages of Saharanpur

Saharanpur had 1,572 census villages, 1,243 of them inhabited. The average inhabited village had 1,931 people; 57 villages had 5,000 people or more. The largest: [Shekhpura Kadeem](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/saharanpur/shekhpura-kadeem/) (26,893), [Thappel Ismailpur](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/behat/thappel-ismailpur/) (17,018), [Mirzapur Pole](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/behat/mirzapur-pole/) (13,742), [Kaluwala Jahanpur](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/behat/kaluwala-jahanpur/) (13,501) and [Lakhnoti Must.](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/nakur/lakhnoti-must/) (12,443).

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

## Saharanpur district in history

The 11th edition of the *Encyclopaedia Britannica* (1911) described Saharanpur district as follows. Its wording reflects its time; spellings are as printed.

> The District of Saharanpur has an area of 2228 sq. m. It forms the most northerly portion of the Doab, or alluvial tableland between the Ganges and Jumna. The Siwalik hills rise precipitously on its northern frontier; at their base stretches a wild submontane tract, with much forest and jungle. South of this tract lies the broad alluvial plain of the Doab, with fertile soil and good natural water-supply. This portion of the country is divided into parallel tracts by numerous streams from the Siwaliks, while the Eastern Jumna and Ganges canals cover the district with a network of irrigation channels. The annual rainfall averages about 37 in. The population in 1901 was 1,045,230, showing an increase of 4·4% in the decade. The principal crops are wheat, rice, pulse, millet, and maize, with some sugar-cane and cotton. The district contains the towns of Roorkee and, Hardwar. During the later years of the Mogul empire, Saharanpur suffered much from the perpetual raids of the Sikhs, but in 1785 the district under Ghulam Kadir enjoyed comparative tranquillity. On his death the country fell into the hands of the Mahrattas. It was afterwards again overrun by the Sikhs, remaining practically in their hands until their defeat at Charaon November 1804, when it passed under British rule.

- Population in 1901 (as quoted in 1911)1,045,230
- Population in 2011 (Census)3,466,382
- Change3.3× (+232%)

Source: [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th edition (1911) — public domain; transcription via Wikisource](https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/1911_Encyclop%C3%A6dia_Britannica).

Boundaries in 1901 may differ from today's; sentences describing castes or communities are omitted.

## Population of Saharanpur compared with Uttar Pradesh

■ Saharanpur · ■ Uttar Pradesh

Literacy (age 7+) ****70.5%**

**67.7%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****890**

**912

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****887**

**902

Working population ****29.9%**

**32.9%

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 Saharanpur

Of every 100 households in Saharanpur in 2011, 69 had electricity, 58 a toilet at home and 25 cooked with LPG; 68 had a mobile phone, 26 a two-wheeler and 4 a car.

■ Saharanpur · ■ 

Electricity for lighting ****69%**

Toilet within the home ****58%**

No toilet (open defecation) ****41%**

Tap water ****32%**

Drinking water within premises ****69%**

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****25%**

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****74%**

Use banking services ****63%**

Television ****50%**

Mobile phone ****68%**

Computer with internet ****2%**

Two-wheeler ****26%**

Car / jeep / van ****4%**

None of these assets ****11%**

Own their home ****94%**

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

## Sub-districts of Saharanpur

Sub-district People Villages Towns 

[Behat](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/behat/) 519,420 324 2 

[Saharanpur](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/saharanpur/) 1,369,818 425 4 

[Nakur](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/nakur/) 698,990 400 6 

[Deoband](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/deoband/) 514,338 236 2 

[Rampur Maniharan](https://wherepedia.org/india/uttar-pradesh/saharanpur/rampur-maniharan/) 363,816 187 2 

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

## Cities and towns in Saharanpur

- Saharanpur · 705,478
- Deoband · 97,037
- Gangoh · 59,279
- Rampur Maniharan · 27,979
- Nakur · 22,712
- Nanauta · 22,551
- Behat · 20,474
- Chilkana Sultanpur · 19,501
- Sarsawa · 18,956
- Ambehta · 15,739
- Chhutmalpur · 14,274
- Kailashpur · 11,422
- Titron · 10,898
- Gagalhedi Must. · 7,776
- Malhipur · 6,720
- Ramdaspur Urf Nagal · 5,730

## Largest villages in Saharanpur

- Shekhpura Kadeem · 26,893
- Thappel Ismailpur · 17,018
- Mirzapur Pole · 13,742
- Kaluwala Jahanpur · 13,501
- Lakhnoti Must. · 12,443
- Islam Nagar · 12,236
- Rankhandi · 12,116
- Jadauda Panda · 10,590
- Deoband Dehat · 10,279
- Talheri Bujurg · 10,206
- Kunda Kalan · 9,766
- Rajupur · 9,481
- Sherpur Khanzadpur · 8,987
- Chandena Koli Must. · 8,934
- Muzaffarabad · 8,766
- Gandweda · 8,176
- Banhera Khas · 8,107
- Ambehta Shekha · 7,771
- Shimlana Mu, · 7,711
- Dudha Khera · 7,549

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

## Quick answers

- How many sub-districts are in Saharanpur?5: Behat, Saharanpur, Nakur, Deoband, Rampur Maniharan
- What is the population of Saharanpur district?3,466,382 (Census 2011)
- Which is the largest town in Saharanpur?Saharanpur