Bhavnagar
District in GUJARAT
Bhavnagar District of GUJARAT has a total population of 28,80,365 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,90,201 are males while 13,90,164 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 75.52%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 28,80,365
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 75.52%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 933
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Bhavnagar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.24% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 891 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 933.
Total Children
3,81,470
13.24% of population
Boys
2,01,720
52.9%
Girls
1,79,750
47.1%
Child Sex Ratio
891
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Bhavnagar district has a population density of 287 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 10,034 sq. km.
Density
287
per sq. km
Total Area
10,034
sq. km
Total Population
28,80,365
Census 2011
Density Comparison
📈 Population Trend & Projections
Population trend showing growth from 24,69,630 in 2001 to 28,80,365 in 2011, with projections for 2021 (33,59,370), 2026 (36,27,964), and 2031 (39,18,033).
Census 2001
24.70 Lakhs
Census 2011
28.80 Lakhs
Est. 2021*
33.59 Lakhs
Est. 2026*
36.28 Lakhs
Est. 2031*
39.18 Lakhs
*Projections based on 16.63% decadal growth rate (2001-2011)
Religion Breakdown
Population Growth (2001-2011)
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Bhavnagar stands at 933 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 75.52%. Male literacy stands at 84.39% while female literacy is at 66.08%, showing a gender gap of 18.31%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.45% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.32% of total population in Bhavnagar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 28,80,365, 11,50,632 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.95% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 86.23% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 13.77% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 9,92,140
- Marginal Workers
- 1,58,492
- Non-Workers
- 17,29,733
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 1,00,977
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Gariadhar
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Population: 2,30,271
Talaja
Population: 3,25,667
Mahuva
Population: 4,52,011
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 14,90,201 males (51.7%) and 13,90,164 females (48.3%) out of 28,80,365 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 75.52% out of 18,87,255 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 84.39%, Female 66.08%, Overall 75.52%. Gender gap is 18.3%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhavnagar district in GUJARAT?
Bhavnagar district in GUJARAT has a total population of 28,80,365 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,90,201 males and 13,90,164 females.
What is the literacy rate of Bhavnagar district?
The overall literacy rate of Bhavnagar district is 75.52%. Male literacy is 84.39% and female literacy is 66.08%.
What is the sex ratio in Bhavnagar district?
The sex ratio in Bhavnagar district is 933 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Bhavnagar district?
Bhavnagar district has 3,81,470 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,01,720 are boys and 1,79,750 are girls. The child sex ratio is 891 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Bhavnagar district?
Bhavnagar district has a population density of 287 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 10,034 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Bhavnagar district?
Out of the total population of 28,80,365, 11,50,632 people (39.9%) are engaged in work activities in Bhavnagar district.
What is the population growth rate of Bhavnagar district?
Bhavnagar district recorded a population growth of 16.63% between 2001 and 2011. The population increased from 24,69,630 in 2001 to 28,80,365 in 2011.