Bharuch District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Bharuch District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Bharuch District Census 2021
- District: Bharuch, Gujarat
- Area: 6,509 Sq.Km
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,874,956 to 1,806,627 (~18.75 to ~18.07 Lakh)
- Population (2011): 1,551,019 (15.51 Lakh)
- Male (2011): 805,707
- Female (2011): 745,312
- Density (2011): 238 per Sq.Km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 925–926 females/1000 males
- Child Population (0–6, 2011): 179,103 (11.55% of total pop.; Boys: 93,265, Girls: 85,838)
- Urban Population (2011): 524,959 (33.85%)
- Rural Population (2011): 1,026,060 (66.15%)
- Villages: 653
- Talukas: Amod, Anklesvar, Bharuch, Hansot, Jambusar, Jhagadia, Vagra, Valia
- Workforce: 627,124 (40.43%); Male: 468,919, Female: 158,205
- Households (2011): 333,483
- Literacy Rate (2011): 81.51% (Male: 87.45%, Female: 75.09%)
Population Projections (2011–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | % Change from 2011 |
| 2021 | 1,720,000 | 10.89% |
| 2025 | 1,874,956 | 20.89% |
| 2026 | 1,895,478 | 22.21% |
| 2031 | 1,991,886 | 28.42% |
| 2036 | 2,077,969 | 33.97% |
Historic Population (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Decadal Growth (%) |
| 1901 | 321,528 | 164,000 | 157,000 | — |
| 1941 | 506,264 | 262,000 | 244,000 | 19.41% |
| 1971 | 841,048 | 433,000 | 409,000 | 22.93% |
| 2011 | 1,551,019 | 805,707 | 745,312 | 13.16% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025)
| Religion | 2011 Count | 2011 % | 2025 Estimated |
| Hindu | 1,188,204 | 76.61 | 1,384,020 |
| Muslim | 343,511 | 22.15 | 400,122 |
| Christian | 9,494 | 0.61 | 11,059 |
| Jain | 4,813 | 0.31 | 5,606 |
| Sikh | 1,733 | 0.11 | 2,019 |
| Buddhist | 442 | 0.03 | 515 |
| Others | 342 | 0.02 | 398 |
| Not Stated | 2,480 | 0.16 | 2,889 |
SC/ST Data (2011)
| Category | Count | % Pop. | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| SC | 62,235 | 4.01% | 31,979 | 30,256 | 947 |
| ST | 488,194 | 31.48% | 250,398 | 237,796 | 950 |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 918 |
| Muslim | 954 |
| Christian | 966 |
| Jain | 960 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy (%) | Male (%) | Female (%) |
| Hindu | 78.8 | 85.46 | 71.54 |
| Muslim | 90.52 | 94.28 | 86.58 |
| Christian | 90.52 | 93.68 | 87.27 |
| Jain | 96.12 | 96.92 | 95.30 |
Urban/Rural Profile (2011)
| Attribute | Total | Urban | Rural |
| Population (%) | 100% | 33.85% | 66.15% |
| Total Population | 1,551,019 | 524,959 | 1,026,060 |
| Sex Ratio | 926 | 900 | 939 |
| Child Population (0–6) | 179,103 | 57,593 | 121,510 |
| Literacy Rate (%) | 81.51 | 88.33 | 77.99 |
Child Population (0–6 years, 2011)
| Total | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| 179,103 | 93,265 | 85,838 | 920 |
Major Cities/Towns Stats
| City/Town | Population (2011) | Male | Female | 2025 Est. |
| Bharuch (Municipality) | 169,007 | 86,810 | 82,197 | 196,859 |
| Bharuch UA | 223,647 | 115,251 | 108,396 | |
| Anklesvar UA | 139,578 | 74,599 | 64,979 | |
Taluk/Tehsil/Subdistricts (complete list)
- Amod
- Anklesvar
- Bharuch
- Hansot
- Jambusar
- Jhagadia
- Vagra
- Valia
Villages (selected sample)
- Adol, Amdada, Amleshwar, Angareshwar, Asuria, Bambusar, Bhadbhut, Bharthana, Bhuva, Borbhatha Bet, Bori, Chavaj, Cholad, Dabhali, Dahegam, Dayadra, Derol, Detral, Eksal, Ghodi, Haldar, Haldarwa, Hingalla, Hinglot, Jhanghar, Jhanor, Kahan, Kamboli, Kanthariya, Karela, Kargat, Karjan, Karmad, Karmali, Kasad, Kasva, Kavitha, Kelod, Kesrol, Kishnad, Kothi, Kukarwada, Kurala, Kuvadar, Luwara, Mahegam, Mahudhala, Manad, Manch, Mangleshwar, Manubar, Nabipur, Nand, Navetha, Nikora, Osara, Padariya, Paguthan, Pariej, Parkhet, Pipalia, Rahadpor, Samlod, Sankhvad, Sarnar, Segva, Shahpura, Shuklatirth, Simalia, Sindhot, Sitpon, Tankariya, Tavara, Tham, Thikaria, Tralsa, Tralsi, Umara, Umraj, Uparali, Vadadla, Vadva, Vagusana, Vahalu, Vansi, Varedia, Verwada, Vesdada
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 90.02%
- Hindi: 6.30%
- Marathi: 1.13%
- Urdu: 0.57%
FAQ – Bharuch District Census 2021
- Q: What is the population of Bharuch as per Census 2011?
A: 1,551,019
- Q: What is the estimated population for 2025?
A: 1,874,956 to 1,806,627
- Q: Population split male vs female (2011)?
A: Male: 805,707 | Female: 745,312
- Q: Sex ratio?
A: 925–926 females per 1000 males
- Q: Child population (0–6 years)?
A: 179,103 (Boys: 93,265, Girls: 85,838)
- Q: Main religions in Bharuch?
A: Hindu (76.61%), Muslim (22.15%), Christian (0.61%), Jain (0.31%)
- Q: What is Bharuch's literacy rate?
A: 81.51% (Male: 87.45%, Female: 75.09%)
- Q: Urban vs rural division?
A: Urban: 33.85%, Rural: 66.15%
- Q: SC/ST population %?
A: SC: 4.01%, ST: 31.48%
- Q: Top languages spoken?
A: Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu
- Q: Number of households (2011)?
A: 333,483
- Q: Workforce split?
A: 627,124 (Male: 468,919, Female: 158,205)
- Q: Full list of taluks/tehsils?
A: Amod, Anklesvar, Bharuch, Hansot, Jambusar, Jhagadia, Vagra, Valia
- Q: Major villages/towns?
A: See section above for full list