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★ District of Uttar Pradesh ★

Kannauj

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Area · — km²
Population · 16,56,616
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kannauj — district of Uttar Pradesh

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

District at a glance

About Kannauj

Ancient perfume production center and historical city on the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh.

District HQ
Kannauj

Must-visit places in Kannauj

monument

Amar Singh Palace

Historic palace ruins reflecting the architectural heritage of medieval Kannauj.

  • fort
    Jajau Fort

    Ancient fort site with historical significance in the Kannauj region.

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Then & Now

Kannauj district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,75,775
Census 2011 baseline
+18.7%
Population · 2026
16,32,826
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,33,746
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Households · 2026
2,73,660
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 · 772 villages

Kannauj 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
7,34,245Census 2011
Female population
6,41,530Census 2011
Sex ratio
874 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,33,746Census 2011
SC population
2,77,813Census 2011
ST population
14Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
16,32,826+18.7%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,73,660RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
4,35,348Census 2011
Cultivators
2,12,430Census 2011
Agri labourers
72,758Census 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 Kannauj district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

11 places mapped
Coverage
4 of 772 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Railway· 4
  • Hospital· 1
  • School· 1
  • Temple· 1
  • Mosque· 1
  • Park· 1
  • Fast food· 1
  • Shop· 1

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

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All 3 mandals of Kannauj

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772 villages · 499 GPs
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Top villages in Kannauj

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kannauj

How many mandals and villages are in Kannauj district?

Kannauj district has 3 mandals and 772 revenue villages across 499 gram panchayats in Uttar Pradesh.

Where is the headquarters of Kannauj district?

The district headquarters of Kannauj is —.

What is the pincode of Kannauj district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kannauj fall under?

Kannauj district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kannauj district?

Kannauj district had a population of 16,56,616 per the 2011 Census, across 772 villages.

When was Kannauj district formed?

Kannauj district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kannauj district?

Major rivers in Kannauj district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near Kannauj

KNN over PostGIS centroids
(6 nearest)