The Dungarpur district of Rajasthan had a population of 1,388,552 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,757,000 by 2025. It has an area of 3,770 sq km and population density of 368 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 994 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 59.46%. The child sex ratio is 922 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 96.16% and Bhili is the main language spoken by 66.86%. The district population is 6.39% urban and 93.61% rural, and Scheduled Tribe accounts for 70.82% of the total population. There are a total of 268,710 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2011
| Description |
Stats |
| Total Population |
1,388,552 |
| Actual Population |
1,388,552 |
| Male |
696,532 |
| Female |
692,020 |
Dungarpur Population Growth and Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
| 2011 (Census) |
1,388,552 |
| 2021 (Estimated) |
1,659,000 |
| 2022 (Estimated) |
1,684,000 |
| 2023 (Estimated) |
1,707,000 |
| 2024 (Estimated) |
1,733,000 |
| 2025 (Estimated) |
1,757,000 |
- Decadal growth was 25.36%
- Population density: 368 per sq km
- High rural population base
- Rapid growth in tribal belts
Literacy and Education Stats
| Category |
Percentage |
| Average Literacy |
59.46% |
| Male Literacy |
72.88% |
| Female Literacy |
46.10% |
- Male literacy is higher than female
- Female education needs focus
- Literates: 686,160 people
Religious Demographics
| Religion |
Total |
Percentage |
| Hindu |
1,335,238 |
96.16% |
| Muslim |
28,454 |
2.05% |
| Jain |
22,763 |
1.64% |
| Christian |
1,316 |
0.09% |
Caste and Social Groups
| Group |
Population |
Percentage |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
983,434 |
70.82% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
52,253 |
3.76% |
Urban vs Rural Statistics
| Area |
Population |
Percentage |
| Rural |
1,299,784 |
93.61% |
| Urban |
88,768 |
6.39% |
- Vast majority lives in villages
Urbanization: Very low |
- Rural sex ratio: 996
- Urban sex ratio: 955
Child Population Data (0-6 Years)
| Description |
Count |
| Total Children |
234,443 |
| Male Children |
121,987 |
| Female Children |
112,456 |
| Child Sex Ratio |
922 |
Administrative Divisions and Towns
| Tehsil Name |
Total Population |
| Dungarpur |
380,820 |
| Aspur |
200,823 |
| Sagwara |
404,498 |
| Simalwara |
402,411 |
Main Urban Localities
- Dungarpur (M)
- Sagwara (M)
- Galiakot (CT)
Language Data
| Language |
Percentage |
| Bhili |
66.86% |
| Wagdi |
29.21% |
| Hindi |
2.10% |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Dungarpur? It was 1,388,552 in 2011.
- Question: Which is the main religion here? Hinduism is followed by 96.16% people.
- Question: How many tehsils are in Dungarpur? There are 4 main tehsils as per 2011 data.
- Question: Is the district rural or urban? It is mostly rural with 93.61% living in villages.
- Question: What is the literacy rate? The literacy rate is approximately 59.46%.