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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
Religion Breakdown
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
- Marginal Workers
- 1,00,583
- Non-Workers
- 9,23,895
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,05,707 males (51.9%) and 7,45,312 females (48.1%) out of 15,51,019 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 72.1% out of 11,18,276 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 87.45%, Female 75.09%, Overall 72.1%. Gender gap is 12.4%.
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.