Kheda
District in GUJARAT
Kheda District of GUJARAT has a total population of 22,99,885 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,85,727 are males while 11,14,158 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 72.19%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 22,99,885
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 72.19%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 940
- 🏙️ 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 12.66% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 940.
Total Children
2,91,133
12.66% of population
Boys
1,53,591
52.8%
Girls
1,37,542
47.2%
Child Sex Ratio
896
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Kheda district has a population density of 583 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 3,943 sq. km.
Density
583
per sq. km
Total Area
3,943
sq. km
Total Population
22,99,885
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kheda stands at 940 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 72.19%. Male literacy stands at 91.31% while female literacy is at 73.49%, showing a gender gap of 17.82%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.03% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.75% of total population in Kheda.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 22,99,885, 9,33,983 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 40.61% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 77.32% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 22.68% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,22,134
- Marginal Workers
- 2,11,849
- Non-Workers
- 13,65,902
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,85,727 males (51.6%) and 11,14,158 females (48.4%) out of 22,99,885 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 72.19% out of 16,60,243 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 91.31%, Female 73.49%, Overall 72.19%. Gender gap is 17.8%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kheda district in GUJARAT?
Kheda district in GUJARAT has a total population of 22,99,885 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,85,727 males and 11,14,158 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kheda district?
The overall literacy rate of Kheda district is 72.19%. Male literacy is 91.31% and female literacy is 73.49%.
What is the sex ratio in Kheda district?
The sex ratio in Kheda district is 940 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kheda district?
Kheda district has 2,91,133 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,53,591 are boys and 1,37,542 are girls. The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Kheda district?
Kheda district has a population density of 583 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 3,943 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Kheda district?
Out of the total population of 22,99,885, 9,33,983 people (40.6%) are engaged in work activities in Kheda district.