Junagadh District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Junagadh District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Junagadh District Census 2021
- Population (2021 projection): 3,020,000
- Estimated Population (2025): 3,195,142
- Total Population (2011 Census): 2,743,082
- Area: 8,831 sq km
- Density (2011): 311 persons/sq km
- Urbanization (2011): 33.04% urban, 66.96% rural
- Literacy Rate (2011): 75.80% (Male: 84.38%, Female: 66.86%)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 953 females/1000 males; Child Sex Ratio: 907
- SC/ST Composition: Data not directly stated, but historic records available
- Main Cities: Junagadh (Municipal Corp), Veraval
- Total Towns: Several main cities and towns, full list below
Historic Population Growth (2001–2025)
| Year |
Actual Population |
Growth (%) |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Density |
Area (km2) |
| 2001 | 2,448,173 | 17.07% | 1,252,350 | 1,195,823 | 955 | 277 | 8,846 |
| 2011 | 2,743,082 | 12.05% | 1,404,356 | 1,338,726 | 953 | 311 | 8,831 |
| 2021 | 3,020,000 | — | — | — | — | — | 8,831 |
| 2025 | 3,195,142 | — | 1,635,794 | 1,559,348 | — | — | 8,831 |
Population Projections till 2031
| Year |
Projected Population |
| 2021 | 3,020,000 |
| 2022 | 3,050,000 |
| 2023 | 3,070,000 |
| 2024 | 3,090,000 |
| 2025 | 3,100,000 |
| 2026 | 3,120,000 |
| 2027 | 3,130,000 |
| 2028 | 3,140,000 |
| 2029 | 3,150,000 |
| 2030 | 3,160,000 |
| 2031 | 3,160,000 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 and 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population in 2011 |
Percentage |
Estimated Population in 2025 |
| Hindu | 2,397,056 | 87.39% | 2,792,091 |
| Muslim | 334,858 | 12.21% | 390,043 |
| Christian | 2,586 | 0.09% | 3,012 |
| Sikh | 1,110 | 0.04% | 1,293 |
| Buddhist | 1,291 | 0.05% | 1,504 |
| Jain | 3,841 | 0.14% | 4,474 |
| Not Stated | 2,263 | 0.08% | 2,636 |
| Others | 77 | 0.00% | 90 |
| Total | 2,743,082 | 100.00% | 3,195,142 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate Overview
- Sex Ratio (2011): 953 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 907 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate: 75.80%
- Male Literacy: 84.38%
- Female Literacy: 66.86%
Urban vs Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Region |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Child Population (0-6) |
Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Rural |
1,836,670 |
940,271 |
896,399 |
953 |
913 |
213,972 |
72.61% |
82.23% |
62.57% |
| Urban |
906,412 |
464,085 |
442,327 |
953 |
894 |
97,958 |
82.21% |
88.70% |
75.46% |
Child Population (0-6 Age)
| Total |
Male |
Female |
Proportion (%) |
Child Sex Ratio |
| 311,930 |
163,535 |
148,395 |
11.37% |
907 |
Major Cities & Towns (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| City Name |
Population (2011) |
Estimated Population (2025) |
Male |
Female |
| Junagadh (Municipal Corporation) |
319,462 |
372,109 |
169,116 |
150,346 |
| Veraval (Municipality) |
154,636 |
180,120 |
79,563 |
74,917 |
| Veraval (Urban Agglomeration) |
185,797 |
— |
94,563 |
91,234 |
Rural/Urban Regions & Stats (2011)
- Rural Population: 1,836,670 (66.96%)
- Urban Population: 906,412 (33.04%)
- Density: 311 persons/sq km
- Total Area: 8,831 sq km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is Junagadh's estimated population for 2025?
- A: About 3,195,000.
- Q2: What is the literacy rate?
- A: 75.80% overall (Male: 84.38%, Female: 66.86%).
- Q3: What is the child population (0-6 age)?
- A: 311,930 children as of 2011.
- Q4: Main cities in Junagadh district?
- A: Junagadh, Veraval.