Sabarkantha District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Sabarkantha District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Sabarkantha District Census 2021
- Population (2021 projection): 2,770,000
- Population (2025 estimate): 2,935,810
- Population (2011 census): 2,428,589
- Area: 7,394 sq km
- Density (2011): 328 per sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 952 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 903 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate (2011): 75.79% (Male: 86.44%, Female: 64.69%)
- Urbanization (2011): 14.98% urban, 85.02% rural
- Households (2011): 481,414
- Total Towns: 15 | Total Villages: 1,376
- Main Talukas: Himatnagar, Idar, Prantij, Talod, Khedbrahma, Poshina, Vadali, Vijaynagar
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Year |
Population |
Variation |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 329,865 | — | 164,932 | 164,932 |
| 1911 | 373,815 | +43,950 | 188,000 | 185,815 |
| 1921 | 412,045 | +38,230 | 207,000 | 205,045 |
| 1931 | 489,055 | +77,010 | 249,000 | 240,055 |
| 1941 | 573,945 | +83,890 | 291,000 | 282,945 |
| 1951 | 684,110 | +110,165 | 347,000 | 337,110 |
| 1961 | 919,100 | +234,990 | 470,000 | 449,100 |
| 1971 | 1,188,000 | +268,900 | 605,000 | 583,000 |
| 1981 | 1,502,000 | +314,000 | 760,000 | 742,000 |
| 1991 | 1,761,000 | +259,000 | 896,000 | 865,000 |
| 2001 | 2,082,531 | +321,531 | 1,069,554 | 1,012,977 |
| 2011 | 2,428,589 | +346,058 | 1,244,231 | 1,184,358 |
Population Projections (2011-2036)
| Year |
Projected Population |
Annual Growth |
Total Growth since 2011 |
| 2021 | 2,770,000 | Up | 13.9% |
| 2025 | 2,935,810 | Up | 20.89% |
| 2031 | 3,118,900 | Up | 28.42% |
| 2036 | 3,253,689 | Up | 33.97% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion |
Population 2011 |
Percentage |
2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 2,260,560 | 93.08% | 2,633,100 |
| Muslim | 148,563 | 6.12% | 173,046 |
| Christian | 6,375 | 0.26% | 7,426 |
| Sikh | 614 | 0.03% | 715 |
| Buddhist | 168 | 0.01% | 196 |
| Jain | 11,110 | 0.46% | 12,941 |
| Not Stated | 1,147 | 0.05% | 1,336 |
| Others | 52 | 0.00% | 61 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
Sex Ratio |
| Scheduled Caste | 187,685 | 96,527 | 91,158 | 7.73% | 945 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 542,156 | 272,531 | 269,625 | 22.32% | 990 |
Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate Overview
- Sex Ratio: 952 females per 1000 males
- Urban Sex Ratio: 934 | Rural Sex Ratio: 956
- Child Sex Ratio: 903 girls per 1000 boys
- Literacy Rate: 75.79% (Male: 86.44%, Female: 64.69%)
- Literacy Urban: 84.58% | Rural: 74.19%
- SC Sex Ratio: 945 | ST Sex Ratio: 990
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 |
363,720 |
188,090 |
175,630 |
934 |
860 |
43,623 |
84.58% |
91.18% |
77.59% |
| Rural |
2,064,869 |
1,056,141 |
1,008,728 |
956 |
910 |
301,867 |
74.19% |
85.57% |
62.37% |
Child Population (0-6 Age)
| Total |
Male |
Female |
Child Sex Ratio |
% of Total |
| 345,490 |
181,529 |
163,961 |
903 |
14.23% |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 97.85%
- Hindi: 1.63%
Talukas/Sub-districts List
- Himatnagar
- Idar
- Prantij
- Talod
- Khedbrahma
- Poshina
- Vadali
- Vijaynagar
Village & Town List & Area
- Total Towns: 15
- Total Villages: 1,376
- Total Households (2011): 481,414
Worker Profile (2011)
| Total Workers |
Male |
Female |
Workforce % |
| 1,084,878 |
681,435 |
403,443 |
44.67% |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is Sabarkantha's population estimate for 2025?
- A: Approximately 2,935,810.
- Q2: What is the literacy rate?
- A: 75.79% (Male: 86.44%, Female: 64.69%).
- Q3: What is the sex ratio?
- A: 952 females per 1000 males.
- Q4: How many villages and towns?
- A: 1,376 villages, 15 towns.
- Q5: Main talukas?
- A: Himatnagar, Idar, Prantij, Talod, Khedbrahma, Poshina, Vadali, Vijaynagar.
- Q6: SC/ST percentage?
- A: SC: 7.73%; ST: 22.32%.