PanchMahal District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
PanchMahal District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Panchmahal District Census 2021
- Population (2021 projection): 2,750,000
- Estimated Population (2025): 2,870,000
- Population (2011 Census): 2,390,776 (Male: 1,226,961 | Female: 1,163,815)
- Area: 5,231 sq km
- Population Density (2011): 457 per sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 949 females/1000 males; Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 932
- Urbanization (2011): 14% urban, 86% rural
- Literacy Rate (2011): 70.99% (Male: 82.51%, Female: 58.89%)
- Households (2011): 446,611
- SC Population: 100,446 (4.2%), ST Population: 721,604 (30.18%)
- Main City: Godhra (Municipality)
- Total Towns: 9; Total Villages: 1,210
Panchmahal Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 281,876 | — | 143,000 | 139,000 |
| 1911 | 364,424 | +82,548 | 186,000 | 178,000 |
| 1921 | 423,992 | +59,568 | 217,000 | 207,000 |
| 1931 | 504,580 | +80,588 | 261,000 | 243,000 |
| 1941 | 580,563 | +75,983 | 300,000 | 281,000 |
| 1951 | 694,054 | +113,491 | 361,000 | 333,000 |
| 1961 | 888,549 | +194,495 | 462,000 | 427,000 |
| 1971 | 1,106,441 | +217,892 | 573,000 | 533,000 |
| 1981 | 1,375,101 | +268,660 | 708,000 | 667,000 |
| 1991 | 1,682,333 | +307,232 | 870,000 | 812,000 |
| 2001 | 2,025,277 | +342,944 | 1,045,000 | 980,340 |
| 2011 | 2,390,776 | +365,499 | 1,226,961 | 1,163,815 |
Population Projections (2021-2036)
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Annual Growth (%) |
Total Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 2,890,099 | 20.89% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2,921,733 | 22.21% | ↑ |
| 2031 | 2,950,000 | 28.42% | ↑ |
| 2036 | 3,203,029 | 33.97% | ↑ |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
Percentage |
Estimated Pop 2025 |
| Hindu | 2,220,974 | 92.90% | 2,586,991 |
| Muslim | 158,513 | 6.63% | 184,636 |
| Jain | 5,236 | 0.22% | 6,099 |
| Christian | 2,863 | 0.12% | 3,335 |
| Sikh | 662 | 0.03% | 771 |
| Buddhist | 337 | 0.01% | 393 |
| Not Stated | 2,060 | 0.09% | 2,399 |
| Others | 131 | 0.01% | 153 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
Sex Ratio |
| SC | 100,446 | 51,278 | 49,168 | 4.2% | 959 |
| ST | 721,604 | 368,348 | 353,256 | 30.18% | 960 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate Overview
- Sex Ratio: 949 females/1000 males; Urban: 929 | Rural: 952
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 932
- Literacy Rate (2011): 70.99% (Male: 82.51%, Female: 58.89%)
- Literacy Urban: 86.65% | Rural: 68.36% (Male: 80.89%, Female: 55.24%)
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 |
| Urban |
334,827 |
173,585 |
161,242 |
929 |
892 |
42,882 |
86.65% |
92.05% |
80.87% |
| Rural |
2,055,949 |
1,053,376 |
1,002,573 |
952 |
938 |
318,429 |
68.36% |
80.89% |
55.24% |
Child Population (0-6 Age)
| Total |
Male |
Female |
% of Total |
Child Sex Ratio |
| 361,311 |
186,998 |
174,313 |
15.11% |
932 |
Major Cities & Towns (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| City Name |
Population (2011) |
Estimated Population (2025) |
Male |
Female |
| Godhra (Municipality) |
143,644 |
167,317 |
74,230 |
69,414 |
| Godhra (Urban Agglomeration) |
162,436 |
— |
83,913 |
78,523 |
Worker Profile
- Total Workers: 1,097,507 (Male: 673,565 | Female: 423,942)
- Workforce Participation Rate: 45.91%
- Agriculture is dominant: 75.88% in agriculture (2011)
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 95.44%
- Urdu: 2.28%
- Hindi: 1.48%
Taluka/Subdistrict List
- Godhra
- Halol
- Kalol
- Lunawada
- Morwa Hadaf
- Shehra
- Ghoghamba
Villages, Towns, Households & Area
- Total Towns: 9
- Total Villages: 1,210
- Total Households (2011): 446,611
- Total Area: 5,231 sq km
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is Panchmahal's projected population for 2025?
- A: Approximately 2,870,000.
- Q2: What is the main city?
- A: Godhra (municipality).
- Q3: What is the sex ratio?
- A: 949 females per 1000 males (2011 census).
- Q4: How many villages/towns?
- A: 1,210 villages, 9 towns.
- Q5: SC/ST population?
- A: SC: 100,446 (4.2%), ST: 721,604 (30.18%).