Dohad District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Dohad District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Dohad District Census 2021 & Projections
- District: Dohad (Dahod), Gujarat
- Population (2011): 2,127,086
- Estimated Population (2025): 2,477,630 to 2,850,000
- Area: 3,642 km²
- Density (2011): 584/km²
- Growth Rate (2001–2011): 29.98%
- Sex Ratio (2011): 991 females per 1000 males (Urban: 962, Rural: 994)
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 948
- Avg Literacy (2011): 58.82% (Male: 70.01%, Female: 47.65%)
- Population (0-6): 414,798 (19.5%)
- Households: 334,272 (2011)
- SC Population: 41,444 (1.95%)
- ST Population: 1,580,850 (74.32%)
- Urban Pop: 191,625 (9.01%); Rural: 1,935,461 (90.99%)
- Total towns: 6; Total villages: 692
Population Growth, Historic Census Data & Projections (1901-2036)
| Year | Population | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 177,555 | - | 89,900 | 87,650 |
| 1911 | 229,553 | +29.28 | 117,000 | 112,000 |
| 1921 | 267,075 | +16.34 | 137,000 | 130,000 |
| 1931 | 317,838 | +19.00 | 165,000 | 153,000 |
| 1941 | 365,700 | +15.05 | 189,000 | 177,000 |
| 1951 | 437,189 | +19.54 | 224,000 | 213,000 |
| 1961 | 580,397 | +32.76 | 297,000 | 283,000 |
| 1971 | 742,363 | +27.91 | 378,000 | 364,000 |
| 1981 | 946,588 | +27.51 | 477,000 | 469,000 |
| 1991 | 1,274,123 | +34.60 | 645,000 | 629,000 |
| 2001 | 1,636,433 | +28.44 | 824,208 | 812,225 |
| 2011 | 2,127,086 | +29.98 | 1,068,651 | 1,058,435 |
| 2025 (est) | 2,477,630 to 2,850,000 | +16.5% to 20.89% | ~1,244,765 | ~1,232,865 |
| 2036 (est) | 2,849,752 | +33.97% | ~1,445,765 | ~1,402,885 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion | Pop. (2011) | % | Pop. (2025 Estimated) |
|---|
| Hindu | 2,045,243 | 96.15 | 2,382,299 |
| Muslim | 66,353 | 3.12 | 77,288 |
| Christian | 9,907 | 0.47 | 11,540 |
| Sikh | 493 | 0.02 | 574 |
| Buddhist | 260 | 0.01 | 303 |
| Jain | 3,331 | 0.16 | 3,880 |
| Others | 114 | 0.01 | 133 |
| Not Stated | 1,385 | 0.07 | 1,613 |
| Total | 2,127,086 | 100.00 | 2,477,630 |
Sex Ratio Statistics
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 991 |
| Urban | 962 |
| Rural | 994 |
- Sex Ratio by Religion: Hindu 992, Muslim 957, Christian 980, Jain 941
Literacy Rate Details (Urban, Rural, Religion)
| Category | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total Population | 58.82 | 70.01 | 47.65 |
| Urban Area | 82.09 | 88.79 | 75.18 |
| Rural Area | 56.36 | 67.98 | 44.78 |
| Religion | Avg Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Hindu | 57.75 | 69.16 | 46.36 |
| Muslim | 86.20 | 91.41 | 80.79 |
| Christian | 70.66 | 78.59 | 62.75 |
| Jain | 96.68 | 97.16 | 96.17 |
SC/ST Population Details
| Category | Population | Male | Female | % of Total | Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 41,444 | 20,680 | 20,764 | 1.95 | 1005 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,580,850 | 793,305 | 787,545 | 74.32 | 993 |
Urban/Rural Population & Household Data
| Area | Population | Male | Female | % of Total | Households | Sex Ratio |
| Urban | 191,625 | 97,688 | 93,937 | 9.01 | 26,000 | 962 |
| Rural | 1,935,461 | 970,963 | 964,498 | 90.99 | 308,272 | 994 |
- Child Population (0–6): Total 414,798 (Male: 212,968, Female: 201,830)
- Houseless (2011): 1,128 people (244 families)
- Average household size (2011): ~6.4
Subdistricts / Talukas in Dohad District
- Devgadbaria
- Dhanpur
- Dohad
- Fatepura
- Garbada
- Jhalod
- Limkheda
- Total towns: 6
- Total villages: 692
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 96.29%
- Bhili: 2.14%
- Hindi: 1.18%
Socio-Economic, Workforce & Other Facts
- Worker Population (2011): 999,124 (Male: 540,881, Female: 458,243, 46.97% of total)
- Main tribe: Bhil (majority of ST population)
- Main towns: Dahod, Jhalod, Devgadbaria, Limkheda, Fatepura, Dhanpur
- Major industries: Engineering, metal fabrication, and Siemens locomotive plant
- District has Ratan Mahal Sloth Bear Wildlife Sanctuary
FAQ: Dohad District Census & Demographics
- What is the population of Dohad as per Census 2011? 2,127,086
- What is the projected population for Dohad in 2025? 2,477,630 to 2,850,000
- Breakdown by religion? Hindu: 96.15%, Muslim: 3.12%, Christian: 0.47%, Others: 0.26%
- ST & SC population? ST: 1,580,850 (74.32%), SC: 41,444 (1.95%)
- Sex ratio and child sex ratio? Sex ratio: 991, child sex ratio: 948
- Literacy rate? 58.82% (Male: 70.01%, Female: 47.65%). Urban: 82.09%, Rural: 56.36%
- Main languages? Gujarati, Bhili, Hindi
- Urban vs Rural population? Urban: 9.01%, Rural: 90.99%. (191,625 urban, 1,935,461 rural)
- Towns and villages? 6 towns, 692 villages
- Does Dohad have any wildlife sanctuaries? Yes, Ratan Mahal Sloth Bear Sanctuary
- Major industries? Metal fabrication, engineering, Siemens plant
- Households? 334,272 (2011)
- Main tribe? Bhil
Complete List: Towns and Subdistricts (Talukas)
| Subdistrict | Main Towns | Villages |
| Devgadbaria | Devgadbaria | Villages under Taluka |
| Dhanpur | Dhanpur | Villages under Taluka |
| Dohad | Dahod City | Villages under Taluka |
| Fatepura | Fatepura | Villages under Taluka |
| Garbada | Garbada | Villages under Taluka |
| Jhalod | Jhalod | Villages under Taluka |
| Limkheda | Limkheda | Villages under Taluka |