Vadodara District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Vadodara District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Vadodara District Census 2021
- Total Population (2021 projection): Approximately 4,670,000
- Area: 7,546 sq km
- Density (2011): 552 persons/sq km
- Urbanization: 49.6% urban, 50.4% rural
- Literacy Rate (2011): 78.92% (Male: 85.39%, Female: 72.03%)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 934 females/1000 males; Child Sex Ratio: 897
- Number of Households (2011): 877,106
- Talukas/Sub-districts: 12
- SC/ST Composition: SC 5.3%, ST 27.6% of total population
- Major Cities: Vadodara Municipal Corporation
Historic Population Growth (1901-2021)
| Census Year |
Population |
Variation |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 575,650 | — | 301,000 | 275,000 |
| 1911 | 679,540 | +104,000 | 357,000 | 323,000 |
| 1921 | 736,050 | +56,510 | 387,000 | 349,000 |
| 1931 | 856,580 | +120,530 | 450,000 | 406,000 |
| 1941 | 1,019,524 | +162,944 | 537,000 | 483,000 |
| 1951 | 1,181,782 | +162,258 | 617,000 | 564,000 |
| 1961 | 1,490,144 | +308,362 | 782,000 | 708,000 |
| 1971 | 1,936,523 | +446,379 | 1,019,000 | 917,000 |
| 1981 | 2,509,431 | +572,908 | 1,310,000 | 1,199,000 |
| 1991 | 3,038,127 | +528,696 | 1,588,000 | 1,450,000 |
| 2001 | 3,641,802 | +603,675 | 1,897,368 | 1,744,434 |
| 2011 | 4,165,626 | +523,824 | 2,153,736 | 2,011,890 |
| 2021 (proj.) | 4,670,000 | — | — | — |
Population Projections till 2036
| Year |
Projected Population |
Growth (%) Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 5,035,634 | +20.89% |
| 2026 | 5,090,752 | +22.21% |
| 2031 | 5,349,678 | +28.42% |
| 2036 | 5,580,874 | +33.97% |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
| Hindu | 3,713,941 | 1,921,284 | 1,792,657 | 89.16% |
| Muslim | 384,579 | 197,961 | 186,618 | 9.23% |
| Jain | 27,650 | 13,993 | 13,657 | 0.66% |
| Christian | 23,813 | 12,099 | 11,714 | 0.57% |
| Sikh | 9,340 | 4,985 | 4,355 | 0.22% |
| Buddhist | 2,069 | 1,117 | 952 | 0.05% |
| Other | 1,124 | 557 | 567 | 0.03% |
| Not Stated | 3,110 | 1,740 | 1,370 | 0.07% |
Caste (SC/ST) Population (2011)
| Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Caste | 221,629 | 114,602 | 107,027 | 5.3% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 1,149,901 | 586,665 | 563,236 | 27.6% |
Sex Ratio, Child Sex Ratio and Literacy Rate
- Sex Ratio: 934 females per 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 897
- Literacy Rate Total: 78.92%
- Male Literacy: 85.39%
- Female Literacy: 72.03%
- Urban Literacy: 89.74% (Male: 93.35%, Female: 85.85%)
- Rural Literacy: 67.84% (Male: 77.14%, Female: 58.07%)
Urban vs Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Area |
Total Population |
Male |
Female |
Sex Ratio |
Child Population (0-6) |
Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
2,065,771 |
1,075,793 |
989,978 |
920 |
211,053 |
89.74% |
| Rural |
2,099,855 |
1,077,943 |
1,021,912 |
948 |
288,758 |
67.84% |
Child Population (0-6 Age)
| Total |
Male |
Female |
Percentage |
| 499,811 |
263,506 |
236,305 |
12% |
Languages Spoken (2011 Census)
- Gujarati: 81.97%
- Hindi: 9.64%
- Marathi: 4.51%
- Sindhi: 1.11%
Talukas/Sub-districts List (2021)
| Sl No. |
Prant |
Taluka |
| 1 | Vadodara-City | Vadodara-East |
| 2 | Vadodara-City | Vadodara-West |
| 3 | Vadodara-City | Vadodara-North |
| 4 | Vadodara-City | Vadodara-South |
| 5 | Vadodara-Rural | Vadodara-Rural |
| 6 | Vadodara-Rural | Padra |
| 7 | Savli | Savli |
| 8 | Savli | Desar |
| 9 | Karjan | Karjan |
| 10 | Karjan | Shinor |
| 11 | Dabhoi | Dabhoi |
| 12 | Dabhoi | Vaghodiya |
Major Cities & Towns in Vadodara District (2011 & 2025)
| City Name |
Population (2011) |
Estimated (2025) |
| Vadodara (Municipal Corporation) |
1,670,806 |
1,946,155 |
| Vadodara Urban Agglomeration |
1,822,221 |
— |
Workforce & Worker Profile (2011)
| Work Category |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Main Workers | 1,360,660 | 1,121,791 | 238,869 |
| Cultivators | 279,563 | 253,431 | 26,132 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 343,509 | 235,462 | 108,047 |
| Household Industries | 13,376 | 10,694 | 2,682 |
| Other Workers | 724,212 | 622,204 | 102,008 |
| Marginal Workers | 332,813 | 111,521 | 221,292 |
| Non Working | 2,472,153 | 920,424 | 1,551,729 |
Households, Density & Area (2011)
- Total Households: 877,106
- Density: 552 persons per sq km
- Urban Area: 425 sq km, Rural Area: 7,121 sq km
- Total Area: 7,546 sq km
List of Villages and Towns
- Total Number of Villages: 1,537
- Total Number of Towns: 25
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What is Vadodara's current estimated population?
- A: About 5.03 lakh (5,035,634) as of 2025 projections.
- Q2: What is the child sex ratio?
- A: 897 girls per 1000 boys (2011 census).
- Q3: How many talukas are in Vadodara?
- A: There are 12 talukas/sub-districts.
- Q4: Majority spoken languages?
- A: Gujarati (81.97%), Hindi (9.64%), Marathi (4.51%), Sindhi (1.11%).
- Q5: SC/ST population details?
- A: Scheduled Caste: 221,629 (5.3%), Scheduled Tribe: 1,149,901 (27.6%).