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Ahmadabad

District in GUJARAT

Ahmadabad District of GUJARAT has a total population of 72,14,225 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 37,88,051 are males while 34,26,174 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 75.35%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
72,14,225
📚 Literacy Rate
75.35%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
904

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Ahmadabad has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.68% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 857 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 904.

Total Children

8,42,518

11.68% of population

Boys

4,53,790

53.9%

Girls

3,88,728

46.1%

Child Sex Ratio

857

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
83.76%
Muslim
12.24%
Christian
0.70%
Sikh
0.20%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Ahmadabad stands at 904 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at 75.35%. Male literacy stands at 90.74% while female literacy is at 79.35%, showing a gender gap of 11.39%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.53% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.24% of total population in Ahmadabad.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 72,14,225, 25,94,952 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.97% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.88% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.12% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
23,32,409

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,62,543

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
46,19,273

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in GUJARAT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ahmadabad district in GUJARAT?

Ahmadabad district in GUJARAT has a total population of 72,14,225 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 37,88,051 males and 34,26,174 females.

What is the literacy rate of Ahmadabad district?

The overall literacy rate of Ahmadabad district is 75.35%. Male literacy is 90.74% and female literacy is 79.35%.

What is the sex ratio in Ahmadabad district?

The sex ratio in Ahmadabad district is 904 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Ahmadabad district?

Ahmadabad district has 8,42,518 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 4,53,790 are boys and 3,88,728 are girls. The child sex ratio is 857 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Ahmadabad district?

Out of the total population of 72,14,225, 25,94,952 people (36.0%) are engaged in work activities in Ahmadabad district.