Amethi
District in Uttar Pradesh
Amethi is a district in Uttar Pradesh with a population of 20.5 Lakh spread across 2,334 sq km. Its literacy rate of 54.6% is below the state average of 57.3% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 912.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 34.6% | 38.2% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 49.3% | 45.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 71.8% | 72.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 935.368 | 900.956 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 150.219 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | — | 0.8 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | — | 77.8% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | 44.2 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | — | 7.2% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 27 | 63.9 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Amethi district?
Amethi has a population of 20.5 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 878 people per sq km across 2,334 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Amethi?
Amethi has a literacy rate of 54.6%, which is below the Uttar Pradesh average of 57.3% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Amethi compare to Uttar Pradesh?
Amethi has a sex ratio of 976 (above state average of 912) and a literacy rate of 54.6% (below state average of 57.3%).
What data sources are used for Amethi?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.