Surendranagar District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Surendranagar District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Surendranagar District Census 2021
- District: Surendranagar, Gujarat
- Area: 10,423 Sq.Km
- Estimated Population (2025): 2,060,000 – 2,123,072 (20.6–21.23 Lakh)
- Population (2011): 1,756,268
- Male (2011): 909,917
- Female (2011): 846,351
- Density (2011): 168 per Sq.Km
- Urban Population: 496,916 (28.29%)
- Rural Population: 1,259,352 (71.71%)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 930 females per 1000 males
- Literacy Rate (2011): 72.13%
- Male Literacy: 82.11%
- Female Literacy: 61.45%
- Child Population (0-6, 2011): 240,011 (13.67%) [Male: 126,572, Female: 113,439]
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 179,461 (10.2%)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 21,453 (1.2%)
- Villages: 651
- Talukas: Chotila, Chuda, Dasada, Dhrangadhra, Halvad, Lakhtar, Limbdi, Muli, Sayla, Wadhwan
- Main Language: Gujarati (98.77%)
Population Projections (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimate | Growth vs 2011 | Male | Female |
| 2025 | 2,123,072 | 20.9% | 1,109,000 | 1,014,000 |
| 2026 | 2,146,310 | 22.2% | 1,121,000 | 1,025,000 |
| 2030 | 2,234,887 | 27.25% | ~1,167,000 | ~1,068,000 |
| 2036 | 2,352,950 | 33.97% | 1,231,016 | 1,121,782 |
Historic Population (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth (%) |
| 1901 | 302,815 | 154,000 | 149,000 | -- |
| 1921 | 347,612 | 178,000 | 170,000 | 2.1 |
| 1951 | 506,081 | 259,000 | 248,000 | 17.99 |
| 1961 | 663,255 | 341,000 | 322,000 | 30.97 |
| 2001 | 1,515,148 | 787,650 | 727,498 | 25.34 |
| 2011 | 1,756,268 | 909,917 | 846,351 | 15.91 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion | 2011 Count | 2011 % | 2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 1,620,282 | 92.26% | 1,887,304 |
| Muslim | 109,681 | 6.25% | 127,756 |
| Jain | 22,992 | 1.31% | 26,781 |
| Christian | 1,419 | 0.08% | 1,653 |
| Sikh | 512 | 0.03% | 596 |
| Buddhist | 312 | 0.02% | 363 |
| Other/Not Stated | 1,070 | 0.06% | 1,246 |
SC/ST Population (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % of Pop. |
| SC | 179,461 | 93,427 | 86,034 | 10.22% |
| ST | 21,453 | 11,068 | 10,385 | 1.22% |
Child Population (0–6 years, 2011)
| Total | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| 240,011 | 126,572 | 113,439 | 896 |
Urban vs Rural Data (2011)
| Attribute | Urban | Rural |
| Population (%) | 28.29% | 71.71% |
| Population | 496,916 | 1,259,352 |
| Sex Ratio | 908 | 939 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 864 | 906 |
| Literacy Rate | 82.30% | 67.95% |
| Male Literacy | 89.21% | 79.15% |
| Female Literacy | 74.74% | 56.10% |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy Rate | Male | Female |
| Hindu | 71.25% | 81.47% | 60.29% |
| Muslim | 79.04% | 87.92% | 69.96% |
| Jain | 97.88% | 98.74% | 96.98% |
| Christian | 81.85% | 85.55% | 77.80% |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 928 |
| Muslim | 969 |
| Jain | 949 |
| Christian | 910 |
City List & Stats
| City | Population (2011) | 2025 Estimate |
| Surendranagar Dudhrej (Municipality) | 177,851 | 207,161 |
| Wadhwan (Urban Agglomeration) | 253,606 | ~295,000 |
Workforce & Households (2011)
- Number of Households: 343,213
- Total Workers: 723,500 (Male: 504,038 | Female: 219,462)
Taluk/Tehsil/Subdistrict-wise Population (2011)
| Taluka | Male | Female | Total |
| Dhrangadhra | 113,961 | 104,080 | 218,041 |
| Dasada | 93,468 | 87,173 | 180,641 |
| Lakhtar | 38,932 | 36,674 | 75,606 |
| Wadhwan | 186,434 | 172,891 | 359,325 |
| Muli | 61,556 | 57,346 | 118,902 |
| Chotila | 92,602 | 85,902 | 178,534 |
| Sayla | 71,327 | 67,316 | 138,643 |
| Chuda | 50,609 | 47,307 | 97,916 |
| Limbdi | 90,809 | 84,530 | 175,339 |
| Thangadh | 22,127 | 20,224 | 42,351 |
Languages Spoken
- Gujarati: 98.77%
- Hindi, Urdu, Sindhi: minor population
Full List of Talukas (Administrative Blocks)
- Chotila
- Chuda
- Dasada
- Dhrangadhra
- Halvad
- Lakhtar
- Limbdi
- Muli
- Sayla
- Wadhwan
Village List (not complete; top sample)
- Chuda
- Zinzuwada
- Kharaghoda
- Limbdi
- Halvad
- Pipardi
- Rangpur
- Sankhya
- Than (Thangadh)
- Sayla
- Chotila
- Muli
- Vana
- Dasada
FAQ – Surendranagar District Census 2021
- Q: What is Surendranagar's population as per Census 2011?
A: 1,756,268
- Q: Population projection for 2025?
A: 2,060,000 – 2,123,072
- Q: Male vs female count (2011)?
A: Male – 909,917 | Female – 846,351
- Q: Child population (0-6, 2011)?
A: 240,011 (Male: 126,572, Female: 113,439)
- Q: Sex ratio?
A: 930 females per 1000 males
- Q: Urban vs rural division?
A: Urban: 28.29%, Rural: 71.71%
- Q: Literacy rate?
A: 72.13% (Male: 82.11%, Female: 61.45%)
- Q: Major religions?
A: Hindu (92.26%), Muslim (6.25%), Jain (1.31%), Christian (0.08%)
- Q: SC/ST split?
A: SC: 10.22%, ST: 1.22%
- Q: Number of villages and talukas?
A: 10 talukas, 651 villages
- Q: Main language?
A: Gujarati (98.77%)
- Q: Number of households?
A: 343,213
- Q: Workforce profile?
A: 723,500 workers (Male: 504,038 | Female: 219,462)