Rajkot
District in GUJARAT
Rajkot District of GUJARAT has a total population of 38,04,558 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 19,74,445 are males while 18,30,113 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 71.63%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 38,04,558
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 71.63%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 927
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Rajkot has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.53% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 862 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 927.
Total Children
4,38,580
11.53% of population
Boys
2,35,534
53.7%
Girls
2,03,046
46.3%
Child Sex Ratio
862
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Rajkot district has a population density of 340 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 11,203 sq. km.
Density
340
per sq. km
Total Area
11,203
sq. km
Total Population
38,04,558
Census 2011
Density Comparison
📈 Population Trend & Projections
Population trend showing growth from 31,67,217 in 2001 to 38,04,558 in 2011, with projections for 2021 (44,37,256), 2026 (47,92,031), and 2031 (51,75,172).
Census 2001
31.67 Lakhs
Census 2011
38.05 Lakhs
Est. 2021*
44.37 Lakhs
Est. 2026*
47.92 Lakhs
Est. 2031*
51.75 Lakhs
*Projections based on 16.63% decadal growth rate (2001-2011)
Religion Breakdown
Population Growth (2001-2011)
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Rajkot stands at 927 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 71.63%. Male literacy stands at 87.07% while female literacy is at 74.43%, showing a gender gap of 12.64%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 7.63% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.63% of total population in Rajkot.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 38,04,558, 14,79,050 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 38.88% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.57% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.43% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 13,24,783
- Marginal Workers
- 1,54,267
- Non-Workers
- 23,25,508
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Maliya
Population: 78,692
Morvi
Population: 4,03,995
Tankara
Population: 87,577
Wankaner
Population: 2,19,065
Paddhari
Population: 74,781
Rajkot
Population: 15,33,821
Lodhika
Population: 57,415
Kotda Sangani
Population: 90,460
Jasdan
Population: 3,14,124
Gondal
Population: 2,85,550
Jamkandorna
Population: 78,130
Upleta
Population: 1,78,912
Dhoraji
Population: 1,54,896
Jetpur
Population: 2,47,140
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 19,74,445 males (51.9%) and 18,30,113 females (48.1%) out of 38,04,558 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 71.63% out of 27,25,056 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 87.07%, Female 74.43%, Overall 71.63%. Gender gap is 12.6%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rajkot district in GUJARAT?
Rajkot district in GUJARAT has a total population of 38,04,558 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 19,74,445 males and 18,30,113 females.
What is the literacy rate of Rajkot district?
The overall literacy rate of Rajkot district is 71.63%. Male literacy is 87.07% and female literacy is 74.43%.
What is the sex ratio in Rajkot district?
The sex ratio in Rajkot district is 927 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Rajkot district?
Rajkot district has 4,38,580 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,35,534 are boys and 2,03,046 are girls. The child sex ratio is 862 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Rajkot district?
Rajkot district has a population density of 340 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 11,203 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Rajkot district?
Out of the total population of 38,04,558, 14,79,050 people (38.9%) are engaged in work activities in Rajkot district.
What is the population growth rate of Rajkot district?
Rajkot district recorded a population growth of 20.12% between 2001 and 2011. The population increased from 31,67,217 in 2001 to 38,04,558 in 2011.