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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kheda has changed over the decade

👶 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

Kheda
583
Gujarat
308
India
382

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
87.00%
Muslim
11.50%
Christian
1.16%
Sikh
0.06%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,11,849

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
13,65,902

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 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.