Surendranagar
District in GUJARAT
As of 2026 estimates, Surendranagar population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of 62.27% and a sex ratio of 930.
Surendranagar District of GUJARAT has a total population of 17,56,268 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,09,917 are males while 8,46,351 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 62.27%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,56,268
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 62.27%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 930
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Surendranagar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.67% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 930.
Total Children
2,40,011
13.67% of population
Boys
1,26,572
52.7%
Girls
1,13,439
47.3%
Child Sex Ratio
896
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Surendranagar district has a population density of 167 persons per sq. km, which is below the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 10,489 sq. km.
Density
167
per sq. km
Total Area
10,489
sq. km
Total Population
17,56,268
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Surendranagar?
The text sex ratio of Surendranagar stands at 930 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 62.27%. Male literacy stands at 82.11% while female literacy is at 61.45%, showing a gender gap of 20.66%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 10.22% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 1.22% of total population in Surendranagar.
What is the workforce statistics of Surendranagar?
Out of the total population of 17,56,268, 7,23,500 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 41.20% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 81.05% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 18.95% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,86,364
- Marginal Workers
- 1,37,136
- Non-Workers
- 10,32,768
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Surendranagar?
Population breakdown: 9,09,917 males (51.8%) and 8,46,351 females (48.2%) out of 17,56,268 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Surendranagar?
Literacy rate for District is 62.27% out of 10,93,626 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Surendranagar?
Literacy rates: Male 82.11%, Female 61.45%, Overall 62.27%. Gender gap is 20.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Surendranagar district in GUJARAT?
Surendranagar district in GUJARAT has a total population of 17,56,268 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,09,917 males and 8,46,351 females.
What is the literacy rate of Surendranagar district?
The overall literacy rate of Surendranagar district is 62.27%. Male literacy is 82.11% and female literacy is 61.45%.
What is the sex ratio in Surendranagar district?
The sex ratio in Surendranagar district is 930 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Surendranagar district?
Surendranagar district has 2,40,011 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,26,572 are boys and 1,13,439 are girls. The child sex ratio is 896 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Surendranagar district?
Surendranagar district has a population density of 167 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 10,489 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Surendranagar district?
Out of the total population of 17,56,268, 7,23,500 people (41.2%) are engaged in work activities in Surendranagar district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.