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Mahesana

District in GUJARAT

Mahesana District of GUJARAT has a total population of 20,35,064 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,56,520 are males while 9,78,544 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 73.84%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
20,35,064
📚 Literacy Rate
73.84%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
926

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Mahesana has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.69% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 842 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 926.

Total Children

2,37,932

11.69% of population

Boys

1,29,169

54.3%

Girls

1,08,763

45.7%

Child Sex Ratio

842

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
92.66%
Muslim
6.70%
Christian
0.10%
Sikh
0.05%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Mahesana stands at 926 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 73.84%. Male literacy stands at 91.39% while female literacy is at 75.32%, showing a gender gap of 16.07%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.97% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.46% of total population in Mahesana.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 20,35,064, 8,12,064 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.90% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 86.05% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 13.95% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
6,98,768

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,13,296

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
12,23,000

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 Mahesana district in GUJARAT?

Mahesana district in GUJARAT has a total population of 20,35,064 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,56,520 males and 9,78,544 females.

What is the literacy rate of Mahesana district?

The overall literacy rate of Mahesana district is 73.84%. Male literacy is 91.39% and female literacy is 75.32%.

What is the sex ratio in Mahesana district?

The sex ratio in Mahesana district is 926 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Mahesana district?

Mahesana district has 2,37,932 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,29,169 are boys and 1,08,763 are girls. The child sex ratio is 842 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Mahesana district?

Out of the total population of 20,35,064, 8,12,064 people (39.9%) are engaged in work activities in Mahesana district.