Rajkot District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Rajkot District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Rajkot District Census 2021
- Population (2021 projection): 4,450,000
- Estimated Population (2025): 4,660,000
- Area: 11,198 sq km
- Density (2011): 340 per sq km
- Urbanization: 58.19% urban, 41.81% rural
- Literacy Rate (2011): 80.96% (Male: 87.07%, Female: 74.43%)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 927 females/1000 males; Child Sex Ratio: 862
- Number of Households (2011): 786,586
- Talukas/Sub-districts: 11 (administratively 14 in census records)
- SC/ST Composition: SC 7.6%, ST 0.6%
- Main Cities: Rajkot (Municipal Corp), Morvi, Jetpur, Gondal
Historic Population Growth (1901-2021)
| Year |
Population |
Variation |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 501,000 | — | 254,000 | 246,000 |
| 1911 | 590,000 | +89,000 | 298,000 | 292,000 |
| 1921 | 587,000 | -3,000 | 296,000 | 291,000 |
| 1931 | 679,000 | +92,000 | 344,000 | 335,000 |
| 1941 | 800,000 | +121,000 | 404,000 | 395,000 |
| 1951 | 930,000 | +130,000 | 468,000 | 462,000 |
| 1961 | 1,209,000 | +279,000 | 616,000 | 593,000 |
| 1971 | 1,624,000 | +415,000 | 834,000 | 790,000 |
| 1981 | 2,093,000 | +469,000 | 1,075,000 | 1,018,000 |
| 1991 | 2,514,000 | +421,000 | 1,292,000 | 1,222,000 |
| 2001 | 3,169,881 | +655,881 | 1,642,018 | 1,527,863 |
| 2011 | 3,804,558 | +634,677 | 1,974,445 | 1,830,113 |
| 2021 | 4,450,000 | — | — | — |
| 2025 (Proj) | 4,660,000 | — | — | — |
Population Projections till 2036
| Year |
Projected Population |
Growth (%) Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 4,599,155 | +20.89% |
| 2026 | 4,649,496 | +22.21% |
| 2031 | 4,885,979 | +28.42% |
| 2036 | 5,097,135 | +33.97% |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Total |
Percentage |
Male |
Female |
| Hindu | 3,397,406 | 89.3% | 1,767,568 | 1,629,838 |
| Muslim | 361,388 | 9.5% | 183,542 | 177,846 |
| Jain | 33,591 | 0.88% | 16,820 | 16,771 |
| Christian | 5,478 | 0.14% | 2,849 | 2,629 |
| Sikh | 1,918 | 0.05% | 1,027 | 891 |
| Buddhist | 1,170 | 0.03% | 599 | 571 |
| Other | 269 | 0.01% | 160 | 109 |
| Not Stated | 3,338 | 0.09% | 1,880 | 1,458 |
Caste (SC/ST) Population (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste | 290,169 | 149,782 | 140,387 | 7.6% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 24,017 | 12,504 | 11,513 | 0.6% |
Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate Overview
- Sex Ratio: 927 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio: 862 girls per 1000 boys
- Total Literacy Rate: 80.96%
- Male Literacy: 87.07%
- Female Literacy: 74.43%
- Urban Literacy: 85.44% (Male 89.9%, Female 80.6%)
- Rural Literacy: 74.65% (Male 83.01%, Female 65.93%)
Urban vs Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Area |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) |
Literates |
Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
2,214,050 |
1,158,181 |
1,055,869 |
912 |
849 |
1,681,121 |
85.44% |
| Rural |
1,590,508 |
816,264 |
774,244 |
949 |
879 |
1,043,935 |
74.65% |
Child Population (0-6 Age) Statistics
| Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
Proportion (%) |
| 438,580 |
235,534 |
203,046 |
862 |
11.53% |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 96.31%
- Hindi: 1.95%
- Others (Jain, etc.): Remainder
Talukas/Sub-districts List
| Sl No. |
Taluka Name |
| 1 | Rajkot |
| 2 | Paddhari |
| 3 | Lodhika |
| 4 | Dhoraji |
| 5 | Jam Kandorna |
| 6 | Upleta |
| 7 | Jetpur |
| 8 | Kotda Sangani |
| 9 | Jasdan |
| 10 | Vinchhiya |
| 11 | Gondal |
Major Cities & Towns (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| City/Area |
Population (2011) |
Estimated (2025) |
Male |
Female |
| Rajkot (Municipal corp) |
1,286,678 |
1,498,723 |
674,355 |
612,323 |
| Morvi (Urban Aggl.) |
251,859 |
— |
131,188 |
120,671 |
| Jetpur |
118,302 |
— |
62,174 |
56,128 |
| Gondal |
112,197 |
— |
58,300 |
53,897 |
Workforce & Worker Profile (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 1,324,783 | 1,106,368 | 218,415 |
| Cultivators | 304,782 | 237,042 | 67,740 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 171,235 | 115,268 | 55,967 |
| Household Industries | 18,792 | 13,505 | 5,287 |
| Other Workers | 829,974 | 740,553 | 89,421 |
| Marginal Workers | 154,267 | 53,112 | 101,155 |
| Non Working | 2,325,508 | 814,965 | 1,510,543 |
Households, Density & Area (2011)
- Total Households: 786,586
- Density: 340 persons per sq km
- Urban Area: 799 sq km, Rural Area: 10,399 sq km
- Total Area: 11,198 sq km
List of Villages and Towns
- Total Villages: 835
- Total Towns: 23
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is Rajkot's projected population in 2025?
- A: Around 4,660,000.
- Q2: What is the child sex ratio?
- A: 862 girls per 1000 boys (2011 census).
- Q3: How many talukas does Rajkot have?
- A: 11 main talukas (census records: 14 administrative divisions).
- Q4: What are the main spoken languages?
- A: Gujarati (96.31%), Hindi (1.95%).
- Q5: SC/ST population details?
- A: Scheduled Caste: 290,169 (7.6%), Scheduled Tribe: 24,017 (0.6%).
- Q6: Major cities?
- A: Rajkot, Morvi, Jetpur, Gondal.