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Bharuch

District in GUJARAT

Bharuch District of GUJARAT has a total population of 15,51,019 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,05,707 are males while 7,45,312 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 72.1%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
15,51,019
📚 Literacy Rate
72.1%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
925

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Bharuch has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.55% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 920 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 925.

Total Children

1,79,103

11.55% of population

Boys

93,265

52.1%

Girls

85,838

47.9%

Child Sex Ratio

920

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

📊 Population Density

Bharuch district has a population density of 337 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 4,609 sq. km.

Density

337

per sq. km

Total Area

4,609

sq. km

Total Population

15,51,019

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Bharuch
337
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
76.61%
Muslim
22.15%
Christian
0.61%
Sikh
0.11%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Bharuch stands at 925 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 72.1%. Male literacy stands at 87.45% while female literacy is at 75.09%, showing a gender gap of 12.36%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.01% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 31.48% of total population in Bharuch.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 15,51,019, 6,27,124 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.43% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 83.96% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 16.04% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,26,541

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,00,583

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
9,23,895

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 Bharuch district in GUJARAT?

Bharuch district in GUJARAT has a total population of 15,51,019 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,05,707 males and 7,45,312 females.

What is the literacy rate of Bharuch district?

The overall literacy rate of Bharuch district is 72.1%. Male literacy is 87.45% and female literacy is 75.09%.

What is the sex ratio in Bharuch district?

The sex ratio in Bharuch district is 925 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Bharuch district?

Bharuch district has 1,79,103 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 93,265 are boys and 85,838 are girls. The child sex ratio is 920 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Bharuch district?

Bharuch district has a population density of 337 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 4,609 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Bharuch district?

Out of the total population of 15,51,019, 6,27,124 people (40.4%) are engaged in work activities in Bharuch district.