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
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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
1901463,403238,000225,000
1911500,000+36,597257,000243,000
1921490,000-9,202252,000238,000
1931560,000+70,000287,000272,000
1941681,000+121,000350,000331,000
1951789,000+108,000404,000386,000
1961994,000+205,000514,000481,000
19711,247,000+253,000642,000606,000
19811,681,000+434,000860,000821,000
19912,070,000+389,0001,065,0001,005,000
20012,469,630+399,6301,274,9201,194,710
20112,880,365+410,7351,490,2011,390,164
2021 (proj.)3,280,000

Population Projections till 2036

Year Projected Population Total Growth from 2011
20253,481,941+20.89%
20263,520,053+22.21%
20273,556,370+23.47%
20283,592,688+24.73%
20293,629,005+25.99%
20303,665,323+27.25%
20313,699,090+28.42%
20323,731,063+29.53%
20333,763,035+30.64%
20343,795,008+31.75%
20353,826,980+32.86%
20363,858,953+33.97%

Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)

Religion Population 2011 Percentage Population 2025 Estimate
Hindu2,632,57491.40%3,066,422
Muslim212,8637.39%247,943
Jain26,9740.94%31,419
Christian3,4570.12%4,027
Sikh1,4100.05%1,642
Buddhist4450.02%518
Not Stated2,5150.09%2,929
Others1270.00%148
Total2,880,365100.00%3,355,049

Caste (SC/ST) Population (2011)

Category Total Male Female Percentage Sex Ratio
SC (Scheduled Caste)157,03480,82776,2075.45%943
ST (Scheduled Tribe)9,1104,7514,3590.32%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 Workers1,150,632838,781311,851

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.

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