Palitana Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Palitana Population 2026
2,86,115 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,89,916
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.45% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 14.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 919
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,944
Girls 15,569
Literacy Gap
16.0% Diff Male Literacy 71.7%
Female Literacy 55.7%
SC Population
14,262
6.2% of total
ST Population
761
0.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 77,418
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 13,744
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 45.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 20.7%
Agricultural Laborers 32.4%
Household Industries 1.2%
Villages & Towns
94 locations| Name | Type | Population |
|---|---|---|
| palitana (m) | Town | 64,497 |
| gheti | Village | 7,260 |
| nani rajasthali | Village | 5,505 |
| thadach | Village | 4,661 |
| nondhanvadar | Village | 4,515 |
| valukad | Village | 4,196 |
| mokhadaka | Village | 3,565 |
| adapar | Village | 3,353 |
| moti rajasthali | Village | 3,341 |
| moti paniyali | Village | 3,267 |
| kumbhan | Village | 3,065 |
| virpur (palitana) | Village | 3,009 |
| mota garajiya | Village | 3,005 |
| luvarvav | Village | 2,915 |
| sanala | Village | 2,912 |
| randola | Village | 2,845 |
| hanol | Village | 2,693 |
| jamwali | Village | 2,660 |
| ranparada (kharana) | Village | 2,652 |
| senjaliya | Village | 2,571 |
| ayavej | Village | 2,534 |
| jaliya(amaraji) | Village | 2,424 |
| mendha | Village | 2,365 |
| nani paniyali | Village | 2,354 |
| nanimal | Village | 2,345 |
| mandavda | Village | 2,333 |
| dudhala | Village | 2,274 |
| dungarpur | Village | 2,272 |
| juna padar | Village | 2,242 |
| shevadivadar | Village | 2,203 |
| bhadavav | Village | 2,179 |
| sonpari | Village | 2,162 |
| navagam | Village | 2,135 |
| vadiya | Village | 2,083 |
| ankolali | Village | 2,054 |
| bhutiya | Village | 2,020 |
| khakhariya | Village | 1,966 |
| dedarada | Village | 1,865 |
| samadhiyala (mulani) | Village | 1,858 |
| bhandariya | Village | 1,851 |
| piparadi | Village | 1,841 |
| chok | Village | 1,833 |
| sanjanasar | Village | 1,763 |
| depla | Village | 1,710 |
| lapaliya | Village | 1,645 |
| anida(lakhavad) | Village | 1,591 |
| ranparda (chok) | Village | 1,556 |
| bahadurpur | Village | 1,466 |
| hathsani | Village | 1,402 |
| malpara | Village | 1,381 |
| virpur (chok) | Village | 1,333 |
| rajapara (chok) | Village | 1,332 |
| panchpipla | Village | 1,307 |
| jamanvav | Village | 1,282 |
| jaliya(manaji) | Village | 1,275 |
| bhundarakha | Village | 1,262 |
| rohishala | Village | 1,259 |
| ratanpur | Village | 1,236 |
| panderiya | Village | 1,225 |
| nava sroda | Village | 1,223 |
| vadal | Village | 1,212 |
| kanjarada | Village | 1,170 |
| thorali | Village | 1,147 |
| khijadiya (nonghanvadar) | Village | 1,133 |
| rajpara (thadach) | Village | 1,124 |
| morchupana | Village | 1,093 |
| lakhavad | Village | 1,082 |
| juna sarod | Village | 1,064 |
| gandhol | Village | 1,061 |
| manvad (hadmatiya) | Village | 1,055 |
| maidhar | Village | 1,034 |
| pithalpur | Village | 1,005 |
| vijana nes | Village | 991 |
| loinchada | Village | 942 |
| satana nes | Village | 905 |
| bodana nes | Village | 886 |
| badeli | Village | 874 |
| chiroda | Village | 867 |
| sagapara | Village | 711 |
| jivapur | Village | 702 |
| bharatimba | Village | 663 |
| jaliya(ankolali) | Village | 642 |
| lilivav | Village | 628 |
| khijadiya(mokhadaka) | Village | 580 |
| chonda | Village | 578 |
| bahadurgadh | Village | 548 |
| nesadi | Village | 390 |
| ovanpurtimbo | Village | 289 |
| anida(kumbhan) | Village | 286 |
| motisari | Village | 234 |
| maliya | Village | 210 |
| chokiyapati | Village | 90 |
| nana garajiya | Village | 83 |
| jaliya(kharana) | Village | 64 |
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,99,338 | 2,30,271 | +15.52% |
| Literacy Rate | 52.13% | 63.88% | +11.8% |
| Sex Ratio | 960 | 958 | -2 |
Decadal Growth Rate
15.52%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.45%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Palitana in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Palitana in 2026 is 2,85,772. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.45%.
What is the literacy rate of Palitana? ▼
The literacy rate of Palitana is 63.88% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Palitana? ▼
The sex ratio of Palitana is 958 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Palitana in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Palitana in 2027 is 2,89,916. This projection is based on the 1.45% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Palitana population changed since 2001? ▼
Palitana population grew from 1,99,338 in 2001 to 2,30,271 in 2011, a decadal growth of 15.52%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.45%.
What was the population of Palitana in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Palitana had a total population of 2,30,271. This comprised 1,17,629 males and 1,12,642 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bhavnagar District
#5 of 11
By population size
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Rank in Gujarat
#81 of 225
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Palitana | Bhavnagar Avg | Gujarat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 63.88% | 64.69% ↓ 0.8%
| 64.41% ↓ 0.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 958 | 939 ↑ 19 | 941 ↑ 17 |
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