Banaskantha District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy

Banaskantha District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data

Banaskantha , The population in 2021 is estimated to be 3.77 million and is expected to increase to almost 4 million by 2025. It has an area of 10, 743 sq km. The urban population is 13.3% and the literacy rate is 65.32%. The sex ratio is 938 girls per 1000 boys, The district covers major towns like Palanpur and Deesa besides 12 talukas and a heterogeneous SC/ST community.

Quick Overview of Banaskantha District Census 2021

• Population (2021 projection): 3,770,000
• Estimated Population (2025): 3,990,000
• Population (2011 Census): 3,120,506
• Area: 10,743 sq km (district); post-2025 split: 6,176 sq km
• Density (2011): 290 people/sq km
• Urbanization (2011): 13.3% urban, 86.7% rural
• Literacy Rate (2011): 65.32% (Male: 78.15%, Female: 51.75%)
• Sex Ratio (2011): 938 females/1000 males; Child Sex Ratio: 898
• Number of Households (2011): About 560,411
• SC/ST Composition (2011): SC 10.5%, ST 9.1% of total population
• Largest Cities: Palanpur, Deesa
• Talukas/Sub-districts (2021): 12 main talukas (historic/census records up to 14)

Historic Population Growth (1901–2025)

Year	Population	Variation
1901	437,072	—
1911	418,450	-18,622
1921	440,891	+22,441
1931	477,341	+36,450
1941	548,737	+71,396
1951	696,367	+147,630
1961	899,989	+203,622
1971	1,146,159	+246,170
1981	1,514,121	+367,962
1991	1,981,513	+467,392
2001	2,504,244	+522,731
2011	3,120,506	+616,262
2021 (proj.)	3,770,000	+649,494
2025 (proj.)	3,990,000	+220,000

Population Projections till 2031

Year	Projected Population
2022	3,840,000
2023	3,890,000
2024	3,940,000
2025	3,990,000
2026	4,020,000
2027	4,060,000
2028	4,080,000
2029	4,110,000
2030	4,130,000
2031	4,140,000

Religion-wise Population (2011 and 2025 Estimate)

Religion	Population (2011)	Percentage	Estimated (2025)
Hindu	2,890,305	92.62%	3,366,627
Muslim	213,505	6.84%	248,691
Christian	1,686	0.05%	1,964
Sikh	486	0.02%	566
Buddhist	281	0.01%	327
Jain	12,659	0.41%	14,745
Not Stated	1,501	0.05%	1,748
Others	83	0.00%	97
Total	3,120,506	100.00%	3,634,765

Caste (SC/ST) Population (2011)

Category	Total Population	Male	Female	Percentage
Scheduled Caste	327,460	169,288	158,172	10.5%
Scheduled Tribe	284,155	144,355	139,800	9.1%

Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate Overview

• Sex Ratio (2011): 938 females per 1000 males
• Child Sex Ratio (2011): 898 girls per 1000 boys
• Total Literacy Rate: 65.32%
• Male Literacy: 78.15%
• Female Literacy: 51.75%
• Urban Literacy: 80.38% (Male: 89.15%, Female: 70.89%)
• Rural Literacy: 62.91% (Male: 76.37%, Female: 48.73%)

Urban vs Rural Population Breakdown (2011)

Area	Total Population	Male	Female	Sex Ratio	Child Sex Ratio	Child Pop (0-6)	Literacy Rate	Male Literacy	Female Literacy
Urban	414,915	216,638	198,277	915	857	54,904	80.38%	89.15%	70.89%
Rural	2,705,591	1,393,741	1,311,850	941	903	455,406	62.91%	76.37%	48.73%

Child Population (0-6 Age)

Total	Male	Female	Proportion (%)	Child Sex Ratio
510,310	268,858	241,452	16.35%	898

Languages Spoken (2011 Census)

• Gujarati: 96.35%
• Hindi: 0.91%

Talukas/Sub-districts List

Sl No.	Taluka Name	Headquarter	Population (2011 Census)
1	Amirgadh	Amirgadh	132,354
2	Dhanera	Dhanera	230,749
3	Deesa	Deesa	588,123
4	Danta	Danta	309,571
5	Dantiwada	Dantiwada	83,528
6	Palanpur	Palanpur	177,956
7	Vadgam	Vadgam	87,201
8	Kankrej	Shihori	236,168
9	Hadad	Hadad	—
10	Khas	Thara	—

Major Cities & Towns (2011 & 2025 Projection)

City Name	Population (2011)	Estimated (2025)
Deesa (Municipality)	111,160	129,479
Palanpur (Municipality)	122,344	142,506
Palanpur (Urban Agglomeration)	141,592	—

Workforce & Worker Profile (2011)

Work Category	Total	Male	Female
Main Workers	1,012,080	779,716	232,364
Cultivators	435,409	379,070	56,339
Agriculture Labourer	239,333	162,991	76,342
Household Industries	8,755	6,737	2,018
Other Workers	328,583	230,918	97,665
Marginal Workers	236,520	56,552	179,968
Non Working	1,871,906	774,111	1,097,795

Households, Density & Area (2011)

• Total Households: About 560,411
• Population Density: 290 persons per sq km
• Urban Area: 198 sq km, Rural Area: 10,545 sq km
• Total Area: 10,743 sq km (note: changed post-2025 split)

List of Villages and Towns

• Total Villages: Approx. 1,220
• Total Towns: 11

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q1: What is Banaskantha's current estimated population?
• A: About 3,990,000 (2025 projection).
• Q2: What is the child sex ratio?
• A: 898 girls per 1000 boys (2011 census).
• Q3: How many talukas does Banaskantha have?
• A: 10 to 14 talukas (varies by administrative record).
• Q4: Main spoken languages?
• A: Gujarati (96.35%), Hindi (0.91%).
• Q5: SC/ST population details?
• A: SC: 327,460 (10.5%), ST: 284,155 (9.1%).
• Q6: Main cities?
• A: Palanpur, Deesa.