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
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 (2021; some sources 10–14)
| 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.