Valsad District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Valsad District Gujarat Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Valsad District Census 2021
- District: Valsad, Gujarat
- Area: 3,008 Sq.Km
- Estimated Population (2025): ~2,061,916 to ~2,100,000 (20.61–21.00 Lakh)
- Population (2011): 1,705,678
- Male (2011): 887,222
- Female (2011): 818,456
- Density (2011): 567 per Sq.Km
- Urban Population (2011): 635,501 (37.26%)
- Rural Population (2011): 1,070,177 (62.74%)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 922 females per 1000 males
- Literacy Rate (2011): 78.55%
- Male Literacy: 84.55%
- Female Literacy: 72.06%
- Child Population (0-6 years, 2011): 215,439 (12.63%)
- SC Population (2011): 38,237 (2.24%)
- ST Population (2011): 902,794 (52.93%)
- Households (2011): 364,403
- Major Cities: Valsad, Vapi, Pardi
- Talukas (Subdistricts): Valsad, Pardi, Vapi, Dharampur, Kaparada, Umargam
- Literates: 1,170,657 (Male: 655,528, Female: 515,129)
Population Projections (2021–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Growth vs 2011 |
| 2025 | 2,061,916 | 20.89% |
| 2026 | 2,084,485 | 22.21% |
| 2031 | 2,170,000 | 27.25% |
| 2036 | 2,285,173 | 33.97% |
Historic Population Data (1901–2011)
| Year | Population | Male | Female | Growth (%) |
| 1901 | 261,031 | 131,000 | 130,000 | — |
| 1951 | 441,007 | 220,000 | 221,000 | 18.65% |
| 1971 | 696,126 | 349,000 | 347,000 | 26.69% |
| 2001 | 1,410,553 | 734,799 | 675,754 | 29.65% |
| 2011 | 1,705,678 | 887,222 | 818,456 | 20.92% |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Est.)
| Religion | 2011 | % 2011 | 2025 Est. |
| Hindu | 1,571,147 | 92.11% | 1,830,072 |
| Muslim | 94,034 | 5.51% | 109,531 |
| Christian | 19,661 | 1.15% | 22,901 |
| Jain | 13,809 | 0.81% | 16,085 |
| Sikh | 1,589 | 0.09% | 1,851 |
| Buddhist | 913 | 0.05% | 943 |
| Others | 1,417 | 0.08% | 1,651 |
| Not Stated | 3,108 | 0.18% | 3,620 |
Sex Ratio & Child Sex Ratio (2011+)
| Category | Ratio |
| Sex Ratio (Total) | 922 |
| Sex Ratio (Urban) | 844 |
| Sex Ratio (Rural) | 973 |
| Sex Ratio (Child 0-6) | 925 |
Urban vs Rural Data (2011)
| Attribute | Urban | Rural |
| Population (%) | 37.26% | 62.74% |
| Total Population | 635,501 | 1,070,177 |
| Male | 344,578 | 542,644 |
| Female | 290,923 | 527,533 |
| Literacy Rate | 88.84% | 72.32% |
| Sex Ratio | 844 | 973 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 885 | 947 |
| Child Population | 73,330 | 142,109 |
| Child Population (%) | 11.54% | 13.28% |
SC/ST (2011)
| Category | Total | % |
| SC | 38,237 | 2.24% |
| ST | 902,794 | 52.93% |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
| Total | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| 215,439 | 111,889 | 103,550 | 925 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy Rate | Male | Female |
| Hindu | 78.02% | 84.19% | 71.34% |
| Muslim | 88.10% | 91.50% | 84.16% |
| Jain | 97.05% | 98.02% | 96.08% |
| Christian | 61.56% | 68.38% | 54.79% |
City List & Stats (2011 & 2025 Est.)
| City | 2011 | 2025 Est. |
| Valsad (Municipality) | 114,636 | 133,528 |
| Vapi (Municipality) | 163,630 | 190,596 |
Workforce & Household (2011)
- Households (2011): 364,403
- Total Workers: 743,245 (Male: 516,188 | Female: 227,057)
Taluk/Tehsil/Subdistrict List (2021+)
- Valsad
- Pardi
- Vapi
- Dharampur
- Kaparada
- Umargam
Villages (Sample)
- Umargam (27,900 in 2011)
- Sanjan (15,500)
- Udvada (5,900)
- Meghaval (2,680)
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Gujarati: 70.83%
- Varli: 15.75%
- Hindi: 11.62%
- Kukna: 5.19%
- Marathi: 2.36%
Geography & Economy (bullet form)
- Average Rainfall: 2,000 mm
- Avg Temperature: 26.9°C
- Major Rivers: Damanganga, Par, Auranga, Kolak, Taan, Maan
- Horticulture hub: Alphonso mango (Valsadi Haafus), chikoo, banana, sugarcane
- Major industries: Chemicals, textiles, paper, engineering, food grains
- Major industrial areas: Vapi (biggest chemical hub), Dungra, Pardi, Umargam
FAQ – Valsad District Census 2021
- Q: What is the population of Valsad in Census 2011?
A: 1,705,678
- Q: Projected population for 2025?
A: ~2,061,916 to ~2,100,000
- Q: What is the sex ratio?
A: 922 females per 1000 males
- Q: Urban vs rural split?
A: Urban: 37.26%, Rural: 62.74%
- Q: What is the literacy rate?
A: 78.55% (Male: 84.55%, Female: 72.06%)
- Q: Major religions?
A: Hindu (92.11%), Muslim (5.51%), Christian (1.15%), Jain (0.81%)
- Q: SC/ST ratio?
A: SC: 2.24%, ST: 52.93%
- Q: Main languages spoken?
A: Gujarati, Varli, Hindi, Kukna, Marathi
- Q: Major cities?
A: Valsad, Vapi, Pardi
- Q: Main industries?
A: Chemicals, textiles, food grains, horticulture
- Q: Number of households?
A: 364,403
- Q: Workforce count?
A: 743,245 (Male: 516,188 | Female: 227,057)