Bhavnagar District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Bhavnagar District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Bhavnagar District Census 2021
- Population (2021 projection): 3,280,000
- Estimated Population (2025): 3,410,000
- Total Population (2011 Census): 2,880,365
- Area: 10,034 sq km
- Density (2011): 287 persons/sq km
- Urbanization (2011): 41.05% urban, 58.95% rural
- Literacy Rate (2011): 75.52% (Male: 84.39%, Female: 66.08%)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 933 females/1000 males; Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 891
- Number of Households (2011): 538,605
- SC Composition: 5.45% (157,034 total); ST: 0.32% (9,110 total)
- Main Cities: Bhavnagar (Municipal Corp), Sihor, Palitana, Mahuva
- Total Towns: 21; Total Villages: 793
Historic Population Growth (1901–2021)
| Year |
Population |
Variation |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 463,403 | — | 238,000 | 225,000 |
| 1911 | 500,000 | +36,597 | 257,000 | 243,000 |
| 1921 | 490,000 | -9,202 | 252,000 | 238,000 |
| 1931 | 560,000 | +70,000 | 287,000 | 272,000 |
| 1941 | 681,000 | +121,000 | 350,000 | 331,000 |
| 1951 | 789,000 | +108,000 | 404,000 | 386,000 |
| 1961 | 994,000 | +205,000 | 514,000 | 481,000 |
| 1971 | 1,247,000 | +253,000 | 642,000 | 606,000 |
| 1981 | 1,681,000 | +434,000 | 860,000 | 821,000 |
| 1991 | 2,070,000 | +389,000 | 1,065,000 | 1,005,000 |
| 2001 | 2,469,630 | +399,630 | 1,274,920 | 1,194,710 |
| 2011 | 2,880,365 | +410,735 | 1,490,201 | 1,390,164 |
| 2021 (proj.) | 3,280,000 | — | — | — |
Population Projections till 2036
| Year |
Projected Population |
Total Growth from 2011 |
| 2025 | 3,481,941 | +20.89% |
| 2026 | 3,520,053 | +22.21% |
| 2027 | 3,556,370 | +23.47% |
| 2028 | 3,592,688 | +24.73% |
| 2029 | 3,629,005 | +25.99% |
| 2030 | 3,665,323 | +27.25% |
| 2031 | 3,699,090 | +28.42% |
| 2032 | 3,731,063 | +29.53% |
| 2033 | 3,763,035 | +30.64% |
| 2034 | 3,795,008 | +31.75% |
| 2035 | 3,826,980 | +32.86% |
| 2036 | 3,858,953 | +33.97% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
Percentage |
Population 2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 2,632,574 | 91.40% | 3,066,422 |
| Muslim | 212,863 | 7.39% | 247,943 |
| Jain | 26,974 | 0.94% | 31,419 |
| Christian | 3,457 | 0.12% | 4,027 |
| Sikh | 1,410 | 0.05% | 1,642 |
| Buddhist | 445 | 0.02% | 518 |
| Not Stated | 2,515 | 0.09% | 2,929 |
| Others | 127 | 0.00% | 148 |
| Total | 2,880,365 | 100.00% | 3,355,049 |
Caste (SC/ST) Population (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
Sex Ratio |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 157,034 | 80,827 | 76,207 | 5.45% | 943 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 9,110 | 4,751 | 4,359 | 0.32% | 918 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate Overview
- Sex Ratio (2011): 933 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 891 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate: 75.52% (Male: 84.39%, Female: 66.08%)
- Urban Literacy Rate: 82.26% (Male: 88.31%, Female: 75.60%)
- Rural Literacy Rate: 70.7% (Male: 81.51%, Female: 59.47%)
Urban vs Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Area |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Child Population (0-6) |
Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Urban |
1,182,401 |
621,368 |
561,033 |
903 |
865 |
140,242 |
82.26% |
88.31% |
75.60% |
| Rural |
1,697,964 |
868,833 |
829,131 |
954 |
906 |
241,228 |
70.70% |
81.51% |
59.47% |
Child Population (0-6 Age)
| Total |
Male |
Female |
Proportion (%) |
Child Sex Ratio |
| 381,470 |
201,720 |
179,750 |
13.24% |
891 |
Workforce & Worker Profile (2011)
| Work Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 1,150,632 | 838,781 | 311,851 |
Households, Density & Area (2011)
- Total Households: 538,605
- Density: 287 persons/sq km
- Urban Area: 3,236 sq km, Rural Area: 6,798 sq km
- Total Area: 10,034 sq km
List of Villages and Towns
- Total Number of Villages: 793
- Total Number of Towns: 21
Major Cities & Towns (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| City Name |
Population (2011) |
Estimated Population (2025) |
| Bhavnagar (Municipal Corporation) |
593,368 |
691,155 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is Bhavnagar's estimated population in 2025?
- A: About 3,410,000.
- Q2: What is the child sex ratio?
- A: 891 girls per 1000 boys.
- Q3: How many villages and towns?
- A: 793 villages, 21 towns.
- Q4: SC/ST population details?
- A: SC: 157,034 (5.45%), ST: 9,110 (0.32%).
- Q5: Major cities?
- A: Bhavnagar, Sihor, Palitana, Mahuva.