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Junagadh

District in GUJARAT

Junagadh District of GUJARAT has a total population of 27,43,082 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 14,04,356 are males while 13,38,726 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 67.18%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
27,43,082
📚 Literacy Rate
67.18%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
953

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Junagadh has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.37% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 907 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 953.

Total Children

3,11,930

11.37% of population

Boys

1,63,535

52.4%

Girls

1,48,395

47.6%

Child Sex Ratio

907

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

📊 Population Density

Junagadh district has a population density of 310 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 8,839 sq. km.

Density

310

per sq. km

Total Area

8,839

sq. km

Total Population

27,43,082

Census 2011

Density Comparison

Junagadh
310
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
87.39%
Muslim
12.21%
Christian
0.09%
Sikh
0.04%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Junagadh stands at 953 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at 67.18%. Male literacy stands at 84.38% while female literacy is at 66.86%, showing a gender gap of 17.52%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 9.69% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.03% of total population in Junagadh.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 27,43,082, 11,23,709 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.97% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 83.89% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 16.11% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
9,42,709

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,81,000

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
16,19,373

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 Junagadh district in GUJARAT?

Junagadh district in GUJARAT has a total population of 27,43,082 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 14,04,356 males and 13,38,726 females.

What is the literacy rate of Junagadh district?

The overall literacy rate of Junagadh district is 67.18%. Male literacy is 84.38% and female literacy is 66.86%.

What is the sex ratio in Junagadh district?

The sex ratio in Junagadh district is 953 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Junagadh district?

Junagadh district has 3,11,930 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,63,535 are boys and 1,48,395 are girls. The child sex ratio is 907 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the population density of Junagadh district?

Junagadh district has a population density of 310 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 8,839 sq. km.

What is the workforce participation in Junagadh district?

Out of the total population of 27,43,082, 11,23,709 people (41.0%) are engaged in work activities in Junagadh district.