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Gorakhpur

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Area · — km²
Population · 44,40,895
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About the district

Gorakhpur — district of Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur is a district in Uttar Pradesh. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Gorakhpur

Birthplace of Gorakhnath and a major pilgrimage center for Hindu and Buddhist devotees.

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Gorakhpur

Must-visit places in Gorakhpur

temple

Gorakhnath Cave Temple

Ancient cave temple dedicated to Gorakhnath, a revered yogi, located in Gorakhpur city.

  • historical
    Imambara

    Historic Imambara built by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daulah, a significant architectural monument in Gorakhpur.

  • lake
    Dhamra Lake

    Scenic artificial lake in Gorakhpur district offering recreational and aesthetic value to visitors.

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Then & Now

Gorakhpur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
36,04,766
Census 2011 baseline
+20.8%
Population · 2026
43,52,986
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,54,999
Census 2011 baseline
+16.1%
Households · 2026
6,44,432
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 3,493 villages

Gorakhpur district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
18,38,726Census 2011
Female population
17,66,040Census 2011
Sex ratio
960 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,54,999Census 2011
SC population
8,49,249Census 2011
ST population
14,499Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
43,52,986+20.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
6,44,432RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
10,98,090Census 2011
Cultivators
1,70,873Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,56,437Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.8%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
36,18,753 / 36,85,70498% complete
SBM-G toilets
8,97,697Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Gorakhpur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
23 of 3,493 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 39
  • PHC· 11
  • Temple· 5
  • School· 3
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Gorakhpur district.

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All 7 mandals of Gorakhpur

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3493 villages · 1273 GPs
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Top villages in Gorakhpur

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gorakhpur

How many mandals and villages are in Gorakhpur district?

Gorakhpur district has 7 mandals and 3,493 revenue villages across 1273 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Gorakhpur district?

The district headquarters of Gorakhpur is —.

What is the pincode of Gorakhpur district?

Gorakhpur district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Gorakhpur may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gorakhpur fall under?

Gorakhpur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Gorakhpur district?

Gorakhpur district had a population of 44,40,895 per the 2011 Census, across 3,493 villages.

When was Gorakhpur district formed?

Gorakhpur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gorakhpur district?

Major rivers in Gorakhpur district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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