Valsad
District in GUJARAT
As of 2026 estimates, Valsad population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of 68.63% and a sex ratio of 922.
Valsad District of GUJARAT has a total population of 17,05,678 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,87,222 are males while 8,18,456 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of 68.63%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 17,05,678
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 68.63%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 922
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Valsad has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.63% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 925 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 922.
Total Children
2,15,439
12.63% of population
Boys
1,11,889
51.9%
Girls
1,03,550
48.1%
Child Sex Ratio
925
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
📊 Population Density
Valsad district has a population density of 562 persons per sq. km, which is above the national average of 382. The district covers a total area of 3,034 sq. km.
Density
562
per sq. km
Total Area
3,034
sq. km
Total Population
17,05,678
Census 2011
Density Comparison
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Valsad?
The text sex ratio of Valsad stands at 922 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 68.63%. Male literacy stands at 84.55% while female literacy is at 72.06%, showing a gender gap of 12.49%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 2.24% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 52.93% of total population in Valsad.
What is the workforce statistics of Valsad?
Out of the total population of 17,05,678, 7,43,245 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 43.57% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 77.68% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 22.32% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 5,77,327
- Marginal Workers
- 1,65,918
- Non-Workers
- 9,62,433
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Valsad?
Population breakdown: 8,87,222 males (52.0%) and 8,18,456 females (48.0%) out of 17,05,678 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Valsad?
Literacy rate for District is 68.63% out of 11,70,657 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Valsad?
Literacy rates: Male 84.55%, Female 72.06%, Overall 68.63%. Gender gap is 12.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Valsad district in GUJARAT?
Valsad district in GUJARAT has a total population of 17,05,678 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,87,222 males and 8,18,456 females.
What is the literacy rate of Valsad district?
The overall literacy rate of Valsad district is 68.63%. Male literacy is 84.55% and female literacy is 72.06%.
What is the sex ratio in Valsad district?
The sex ratio in Valsad district is 922 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Valsad district?
Valsad district has 2,15,439 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,11,889 are boys and 1,03,550 are girls. The child sex ratio is 925 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the population density of Valsad district?
Valsad district has a population density of 562 persons per square kilometer. The district covers a total area of 3,034 sq. km.
What is the workforce participation in Valsad district?
Out of the total population of 17,05,678, 7,43,245 people (43.6%) are engaged in work activities in Valsad 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.