Demographics

Moradabad is one of the major cities of Uttar Pradesh with a diverse and rapidly growing population. The city is home to people from multiple communities, languages and cultural backgrounds. Moradabad's estimated population in 2025 (based on growth rate data) is at least 1,296,000. These are estimates and accurate population can be known only after a census has taken place. In the census of 2011, Moradabad City had a population of 887,871. The city had 464,580 males and 423,291 females, which translates into a sex ratio of 911 females for every 1000 males. Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 25.25%. Scheduled Castes make up 10.45% of the population. Children aged up to six years made up 13.08% of the city's population mix at 116,149. There were 60,803 male and 55,346 female children, which translates to a child sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males.

Moradabad has strong urban and rural connectivity, supported by educational institutions, healthcare facilities and expanding industrial sectors. The literacy rate and employment opportunities continue to improve steadily.