Banas Kantha
District in GUJARAT
Banas Kantha District of GUJARAT has a total population of 31,20,506 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 16,10,379 are males while 15,10,127 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 54.64%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 31,20,506
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 54.64%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 938
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Banas Kantha has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.35% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 898 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 938.
Total Children
5,10,310
16.35% of population
Boys
2,68,858
52.7%
Girls
2,41,452
47.3%
Child Sex Ratio
898
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Banas Kantha stands at 938 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 54.64%. Male literacy stands at 78.15% while female literacy is at 51.75%, showing a gender gap of 26.40%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.49% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 9.11% of total population in Banas Kantha.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 31,20,506, 12,48,600 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.01% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.06% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.94% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 10,12,080
- Marginal Workers
- 2,36,520
- Non-Workers
- 18,71,906
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 16,10,379 males (51.6%) and 15,10,127 females (48.4%) out of 31,20,506 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 54.64% out of 17,04,923 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 78.15%, Female 51.75%, Overall 54.64%. Gender gap is 26.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Banas Kantha district in GUJARAT?
Banas Kantha district in GUJARAT has a total population of 31,20,506 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 16,10,379 males and 15,10,127 females.
What is the literacy rate of Banas Kantha district?
The overall literacy rate of Banas Kantha district is 54.64%. Male literacy is 78.15% and female literacy is 51.75%.
What is the sex ratio in Banas Kantha district?
The sex ratio in Banas Kantha district is 938 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Banas Kantha district?
Banas Kantha district has 5,10,310 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,68,858 are boys and 2,41,452 are girls. The child sex ratio is 898 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Banas Kantha district?
Out of the total population of 31,20,506, 12,48,600 people (40.0%) are engaged in work activities in Banas Kantha district.