Gujarat - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Gujarat is a state in India with 26 districts, 225 tehsils and 18225 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 60439692, sex ratio is 919.25% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 67.99%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Gujarat
CapitalGandhinagar
High CourtGujarat High Court
Area196244 sq km
State Code23
Census Year2011
Total Population
60439692
Sex Ratio
919.25%
Literacy Rate
67.99%
Districts
26
Villages
18225
Households
12248428
Administrative Overview of Gujarat
| State | Gujarat |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Gandhinagar |
| High Court | Gujarat High Court |
| Total Area | 196244 |
| Total Districts | 26 |
| Total Tehsils | 225 |
| Total Villages | 18225 |
| Total Households | 12248428 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Gujarat - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 7777262 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 4115384 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 3661878 |
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Religion Population in Gujarat
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 53533988 | 88.57% | |
| Muslim | 5846761 | 9.67% | |
| Sikh | 58246 | 0.10% | |
| Christian | 316178 | 0.52% | |
| Jain | 579654 | 0.96% | |
| Buddhist | 30483 | 0.05% |
Literacy Rate in Gujarat
Workers in Gujarat
Districts List in Gujarat
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadabad | 7214225 | 11 | 90.45% | 75.35% |
| 2 | Amreli | 1514190 | 11 | 96.38% | 65.74% |
| 3 | Anand | 2092745 | 8 | 92.49% | 74.13% |
| 4 | Banas Kantha | 3120506 | 12 | 93.77% | 54.64% |
| 5 | Bharuch | 1551019 | 8 | 92.50% | 72.10% |
| 6 | Bhavnagar | 2880365 | 11 | 93.29% | 65.52% |
| 7 | Dohad | 2127086 | 7 | 99.04% | 47.35% |
| 8 | Gandhinagar | 1391753 | 4 | 92.27% | 74.04% |
| 9 | Jamnagar | 2160119 | 10 | 93.87% | 64.65% |
| 10 | Junagadh | 2743082 | 14 | 95.33% | 67.18% |
| 11 | Kachchh | 2092371 | 10 | 90.78% | 59.85% |
| 12 | Kheda | 2299885 | 10 | 93.96% | 72.19% |
| 13 | Mahesana | 2035064 | 9 | 92.62% | 73.84% |
| 14 | Narmada | 590297 | 4 | 96.06% | 62.74% |
| 15 | Navsari | 1329672 | 5 | 96.07% | 75.35% |
| 16 | Panch Mahals | 2390776 | 11 | 94.85% | 60.27% |
| 17 | Patan | 1343734 | 7 | 93.51% | 62.36% |
| 18 | Porbandar | 585449 | 3 | 95.01% | 67.24% |
| 19 | Rajkot | 3804558 | 14 | 92.69% | 71.63% |
| 20 | Sabar Kantha | 2428589 | 13 | 95.19% | 65.01% |
| 21 | Surat | 6081322 | 10 | 78.75% | 75.17% |
| 22 | Surendranagar | 1756268 | 10 | 93.01% | 62.27% |
| 23 | Tapi | 807022 | 5 | 100.66% | 60.72% |
| 24 | The Dangs | 228291 | 1 | 100.57% | 61.75% |
| 25 | Vadodara | 4165626 | 12 | 93.41% | 69.45% |
| 26 | Valsad | 1705678 | 5 | 92.25% | 68.63% |
ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Gujarat state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.
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