Indian Village Directory
Census Data & Village Info
Quick facts
12,184,223
Population
1,889,485
Households
964
Sex ratio (F per 1000 M)
56.37%
Approx. literacy
Basti has an aggregated population of 12,184,223. Approximately 40.45% live in rural areas (4,928,928) and 2.27% live in urban areas (276,194).
Tehsils / Sub-districts
Below are the tehsils (sub-districts) in this district. Click a tehsil to view village listings and details.
| Tehsil / Sub-district | Population | Villages |
|---|---|---|
| Taluk 0 | 4,928,928 | 3 |
| Basti | 2,733,726 | 1,105 |
| Bhanpur | 1,075,716 | 438 |
| Harraiya | 2,827,763 | 1,530 |
| Rudhauli | 618,090 | 287 |
Population summary
Basti has a population of 12,184,223 (6,203,934 males and 5,980,289 females). The sex ratio is about 964 females per 1000 males.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,184,223 |
| Male | 6,203,934 |
| Female | 5,980,289 |
| Rural population | 4,928,928 (40.45%) |
| Urban population | 276,194 (2.27%) |
| Households | 1,889,485 |
Literacy
Approximate literacy rate is 56.37%.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total literates | 6,868,451 |
| Total illiterates | 5,315,772 |
Scheduled Castes & Tribes
SC: 2,549,740 (20.93%). ST: 17,720 (0.15%).
| Category | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 2,549,740 | 20.93% |
| ST | 17,720 | 0.15% |
Children & Workforce
Children (0–6): 1,938,562 (15.91%). Workers: 3,881,416 (31.86%).
| Category | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Children (0-6) | 1,938,562 | 15.91% |
| Total workers | 3,881,416 | 31.86% |