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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 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
Religion Breakdown
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
- Marginal Workers
- 1,81,000
- Non-Workers
- 16,19,373
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Manavadar
Population: 1,32,830
Vanthali
Population: 97,189
Junagadh
Population: 4,39,420
Bhesan
Population: 79,712
Visavadar
Population: 1,40,023
Mendarda
Population: 68,531
Keshod
Population: 1,94,746
Mangrol
Population: 2,12,973
Malia
Population: 1,60,181
Talala
Population: 1,35,731
Patan-Veraval
Population: 3,22,492
Sutrapada
Population: 1,41,968
Kodinar
Population: 2,28,809
Una
Population: 3,88,477
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 14,04,356 males (51.2%) and 13,38,726 females (48.8%) out of 27,43,082 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 67.18% out of 18,42,818 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 84.38%, Female 66.86%, Overall 67.18%. Gender gap is 17.5%.
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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.