Porbandar
District in GUJARAT
Porbandar District of GUJARAT has a total population of 5,85,449 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,00,209 are males while 2,85,240 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 67.24%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,85,449
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 67.24%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 950
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Porbandar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.26% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 903 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 950.
Total Children
65,926
11.26% of population
Boys
34,648
52.6%
Girls
31,278
47.4%
Child Sex Ratio
903
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Porbandar district has a population density of 255 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 2,294 sq. km.
Density
255
per sq. km
Total Area
2,294
sq. km
Total Population
5,85,449
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Porbandar stands at 950 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 67.24%. Male literacy stands at 83.45% while female literacy is at 67.75%, showing a gender gap of 15.70%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 8.85% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.23% of total population in Porbandar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 5,85,449, 2,31,169 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.49% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.54% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 15.46% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,95,437
- Marginal Workers
- 35,732
- Non-Workers
- 3,54,280
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,00,209 males (51.3%) and 2,85,240 females (48.7%) out of 5,85,449 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 67.24% out of 3,93,678 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 83.45%, Female 67.75%, Overall 67.24%. Gender gap is 15.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Porbandar district in GUJARAT?
Porbandar district in GUJARAT has a total population of 5,85,449 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,00,209 males and 2,85,240 females.
What is the literacy rate of Porbandar district?
The overall literacy rate of Porbandar district is 67.24%. Male literacy is 83.45% and female literacy is 67.75%.
What is the sex ratio in Porbandar district?
The sex ratio in Porbandar district is 950 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Porbandar district?
Porbandar district has 65,926 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 34,648 are boys and 31,278 are girls. The child sex ratio is 903 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Porbandar district?
Porbandar district has a population density of 255 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 2,294 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Porbandar district?
Out of the total population of 5,85,449, 2,31,169 people (39.5%) are engaged in work activities in Porbandar district.