Kachchh
District in GUJARAT
Kachchh District of GUJARAT has a total population of 20,92,371 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,96,737 are males while 9,95,634 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 59.85%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 20,92,371
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 59.85%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 908
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kachchh has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.22% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 921 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 908.
Total Children
3,18,412
15.22% of population
Boys
1,65,739
52.1%
Girls
1,52,673
47.9%
Child Sex Ratio
921
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kachchh stands at 908 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 59.85%. Male literacy stands at 79.4% while female literacy is at 60.87%, showing a gender gap of 18.53%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 12.37% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.16% of total population in Kachchh.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 20,92,371, 7,76,228 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 37.10% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 88.50% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 11.50% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,86,937
- Marginal Workers
- 89,291
- Non-Workers
- 13,16,143
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 10,96,737 males (52.4%) and 9,95,634 females (47.6%) out of 20,92,371 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 59.85% out of 12,52,319 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 79.4%, Female 60.87%, Overall 59.85%. Gender gap is 18.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kachchh district in GUJARAT?
Kachchh district in GUJARAT has a total population of 20,92,371 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,96,737 males and 9,95,634 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kachchh district?
The overall literacy rate of Kachchh district is 59.85%. Male literacy is 79.4% and female literacy is 60.87%.
What is the sex ratio in Kachchh district?
The sex ratio in Kachchh district is 908 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Kachchh district?
Kachchh district has 3,18,412 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,65,739 are boys and 1,52,673 are girls. The child sex ratio is 921 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kachchh district?
Out of the total population of 20,92,371, 7,76,228 people (37.1%) are engaged in work activities in Kachchh district.