Banaskantha District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka

Banaskantha District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
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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
1901437,072
1911418,450-18,622
1921440,891+22,441
1931477,341+36,450
1941548,737+71,396
1951696,367+147,630
1961899,989+203,622
19711,146,159+246,170
19811,514,121+367,962
19911,981,513+467,392
20012,504,244+522,731
20113,120,506+616,262
2021 (proj.)3,770,000+649,494
2025 (proj.)3,990,000+220,000

Population Projections till 2031

Year Projected Population
20223,840,000
20233,890,000
20243,940,000
20253,990,000
20264,020,000
20274,060,000
20284,080,000
20294,110,000
20304,130,000
20314,140,000

Religion-wise Population (2011 and 2025 Estimate)

Religion Population (2011) Percentage Estimated (2025)
Hindu2,890,30592.62%3,366,627
Muslim213,5056.84%248,691
Christian1,6860.05%1,964
Sikh4860.02%566
Buddhist2810.01%327
Jain12,6590.41%14,745
Not Stated1,5010.05%1,748
Others830.00%97
Total3,120,506100.00%3,634,765

Caste (SC/ST) Population (2011)

Category Total Population Male Female Percentage
Scheduled Caste327,460169,288158,17210.5%
Scheduled Tribe284,155144,355139,8009.1%

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 (2021; some sources 10–14)

Sl No. Taluka Name Headquarter Population (2011 Census)
1AmirgadhAmirgadh132,354
2DhaneraDhanera230,749
3DeesaDeesa588,123
4DantaDanta309,571
5DantiwadaDantiwada83,528
6PalanpurPalanpur177,956
7VadgamVadgam87,201
8KankrejShihori236,168
9HadadHadad
10KhasThara

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 Workers1,012,080779,716232,364
Cultivators435,409379,07056,339
Agriculture Labourer239,333162,99176,342
Household Industries8,7556,7372,018
Other Workers328,583230,91897,665
Marginal Workers236,52056,552179,968
Non Working1,871,906774,1111,097,795

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.

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