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Quick Overview of Porbandar District Census 2021
- District: Porbandar, Gujarat
- Area: 2,316 Sq.Km
- Population (2021 est.): 708,224
- Population (2011): 586,062
- Male (2011): 301,977
- Female (2011): 284,085
- Density (2011): 253 per Sq.Km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 941 females/1,000 males
- Child Population (0-6, 2011): 62,245 (10.63% of pop.)
- Urban Population (2011): 278,717 (47.6%)
- Rural Population (2011): 307,345 (52.4%)
- Households (2011): 116,346
- Literacy Rate (2011): 76.63% (Male: 84.04%, Female: 68.64%)
- SC Population: 29,397 (5.02%), ST Population: 1,814 (0.31%)
- Talukas: Porbandar, Ranavav, Kutiyana
- Villages: 170
- Languages: Gujarati: 97.15%, Hindi: 1.52%, Sindhi: 0.84%, Urdu: 0.33%
Historic Population Data (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Growth % |
| 1901 | 170,905 | — |
| 1951 | 263,322 | 16.1% |
| 1981 | 400,146 | 24.2% |
| 2001 | 536,835 | 20.1% |
| 2011 | 586,062 | 9.1% |
Rural vs Urban Data (2011)
| Category | Urban | Rural |
| Population (%) | 47.6% | 52.4% |
| Population | 278,717 | 307,345 |
| Male | 145,281 | 156,696 |
| Female | 133,436 | 150,649 |
| Sex Ratio | 918 | 962 |
| Child Population (0–6) | 27,186 | 35,059 |
| Literacy Rate | 83.47% | 70.37% |
| Male Literacy | 88.31% | 79.53% |
| Female Literacy | 78.10% | 61.09% |
Literacy Rate by Gender (2011)
| Gender | Literacy Rate |
| Male | 84.04% |
| Female | 68.64% |
Child Population (0–6 years, 2011)
| Total | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| 62,245 | 33,163 | 29,082 | 877 |
SC/ST Data (2011)
| Category | Total | % of Pop. |
| SC | 29,397 | 5.02% |
| ST | 1,814 | 0.31% |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | % |
| Hindu | 526,856 | 89.96% |
| Muslim | 54,098 | 9.23% |
| Jain | 2,936 | 0.5% |
| Christian | 1,219 | 0.21% |
| Sikh | 199 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 49 | 0.01% |
| Other/NS | 705 | 0.12% |
Taluka/Subdistrict List (2021+)
- Porbandar
- Ranavav
- Kutiyana
Major Towns (2011 & 2021 Est., sample)
| Town | 2011 | 2021 (est.) |
| Porbandar (M Corp.) | 152,760 | 163,800 |
| Kutiyana | 17,758 | 18,800 |
| Ranavav | 26,638 | 28,100 |
Village Sample List (full on request)
- Barda
- Bhad
- Chhaya
- Gosa
- Kamlapur
- Ranavav
- Zinzuda
- Bagwadar
- Mokar
- Gorsar
- Sakhpur
- Porbandar (Incl. in urban also)
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 97.15%
- Hindi: 1.52%
- Sindhi: 0.84%
- Urdu: 0.33%
FAQ – Porbandar District Census 2021
- Q: What is Porbandar’s population as per census 2011?
A: 586,062
- Q: Projected population for 2021?
A: 708,224
- Q: What is the sex ratio?
A: 941 females per 1,000 males
- Q: Urban vs rural split?
A: Urban: 47.6%, Rural: 52.4%
- Q: What is the literacy rate?
A: 76.63% (Male: 84.04%, Female: 68.64%)
- Q: SC/ST split?
A: SC: 5.02%, ST: 0.31%
- Q: Major religions?
A: Hindu (89.96%), Muslim (9.23%)
- Q: Main languages spoken?
A: Gujarati, Hindi, Sindhi, Urdu
- Q: Number of villages?
A: 170
- Q: Taluka/tehsil/subdistrict list?
A: Porbandar, Ranavav, Kutiyana
- Q: Major city/town population (2021)?
A: Porbandar: 163,800, Ranavav: 28,100, Kutiyana: 18,800