Kheda District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Kheda District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Kheda District Census 2021
- Population (2021 projection): 2,560,000
- Population (2025 estimate): 2,678,906
- Population (2011 census): 2,299,885
- Area: 3,953 sq km
- Density (2011): 582 per sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 940 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 896 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate (2011): 82.65% (Male: 91.31%, Female: 73.49%)
- Urbanization (2011): 22.77% urban, 77.23% rural
- Households (2011): 466,856
- Main City: Nadiad (Municipality)
- Total Towns: 12 | Total Villages: 618
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 524,392 | — | 276,000 | 248,000 |
| 1911 | 514,019 | -10,373 | 276,000 | 239,000 |
| 1921 | 522,318 | +8,299 | 279,000 | 243,000 |
| 1931 | 568,276 | +45,958 | 303,000 | 265,000 |
| 1941 | 676,215 | +107,939 | 357,000 | 320,000 |
| 1951 | 816,050 | +139,835 | 425,000 | 391,000 |
| 1961 | 1,018,911 | +202,861 | 532,000 | 486,000 |
| 1971 | 1,277,630 | +258,719 | 670,000 | 608,000 |
| 1981 | 1,566,361 | +288,731 | 814,000 | 752,000 |
| 1991 | 1,798,282 | +231,921 | 934,000 | 864,000 |
| 2001 | 2,037,894 | +239,612 | 1,060,000 | 978,000 |
| 2011 | 2,299,885 | +261,991 | 1,185,727 | 1,114,158 |
Population Projections (2011-2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 2,780,225 | 20.89% |
| 2026 | 2,810,657 | 22.21% |
| 2031 | 2,953,612 | 28.42% |
| 2036 | 3,081,258 | 33.97% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
Percentage |
Population 2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 2,000,884 | 87.00% | 2,330,630 |
| Muslim | 264,482 | 11.50% | 308,069 |
| Christian | 26,629 | 1.16% | 31,017 |
| Jain | 3,479 | 0.15% | 4,052 |
| Sikh | 1,403 | 0.06% | 1,634 |
| Buddhist | 300 | 0.01% | 349 |
| Not Stated | 2,626 | 0.11% | 3,059 |
| Others | 82 | 0.00% | 96 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 115,631 | 59,734 | 55,897 | 5.03% | 936 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 40,336 | 21,057 | 19,279 | 1.75% | 916 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate Overview
- Sex Ratio: 940 females per 1000 males (Urban: 936 | Rural: 941)
- Child Sex Ratio: 896 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate: 82.65% (Male: 91.31%, Female: 73.49%)
- Urban Literacy: 86.72% | Rural: 81.42%
Urban vs Rural Population (2011)
| Region |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
Child Population (0-6) |
Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Urban |
523,609 |
270,530 |
253,079 |
935 |
867 |
58,908 |
86.72% |
92.08% |
81.06% |
| Rural |
1,776,276 |
915,197 |
861,079 |
941 |
903 |
232,225 |
81.42% |
91.08% |
71.22% |
Child Population (0-6 Age) (2011)
| Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Proportion |
Child Sex Ratio |
| 291,133 |
153,591 |
137,542 |
12.66% |
896 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Hindu |
82.07% |
91.08% |
72.52% |
| Muslim |
85.84% |
92.54% |
78.89% |
| Christian |
93.09% |
96.23% |
89.82% |
| Jain |
96.83% |
98.05% |
95.48% |
Major Cities & Towns (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| City Name |
Population (2011) |
Estimated Pop (2025) |
Male |
Female |
| Nadiad (Municipality) |
218,095 |
254,037 |
112,311 |
105,784 |
| Nadiad (Urban Agglomeration) |
225,071 |
— |
115,903 |
109,168 |
Worker Profile (2011)
- Total Workers: 933,983 (Male: 674,586 | Female: 259,397)
- Workforce Participation Rate: 40.61%
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 97.35%
- Hindi: 2.01%
Taluka/Subdistrict List
- Nadiad City (Urban)
- Kheda
- Thasra (Dakor)
- Kapadvanj
- Mehmedabad (Mahemdavad)
- Kathlal
- Matar
- Mahudha
- Nadiad (Rural)
- Galteshwar
- Vaso
Villages, Towns, Households & Area
- Total Towns: 12
- Total Villages: 618
- Total Households (2011): 466,856
- Total Area: 3,953 sq km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is Kheda's population estimate for 2025?
- A: Approximately 2,678,906.
- Q2: What is the main city?
- A: Nadiad (municipality).
- Q3: What is the sex ratio?
- A: 940 females per 1000 males (2011 census).
- Q4: How many villages/towns?
- A: 618 villages, 12 towns.
- Q5: SC/ST population?
- A: SC: 115,631 (5.03%), ST: 40,336 (1.75%).