Gandhidham Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gandhidham Population 2026
6,79,012 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
7,09,822
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 4.96% 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 • 13.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 902
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 23,935
Girls 21,598
Literacy Gap
13.3% Diff Male Literacy 73.3%
Female Literacy 60.0%
SC Population
58,783
18.0% of total
ST Population
5,963
1.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 1,09,611
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 7,851
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 96.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.9%
Agricultural Laborers 0.9%
Household Industries 1.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,01,569 | 3,27,166 | +62.31% |
| Literacy Rate | 59.34% | 67.07% | +7.7% |
| Sex Ratio | 892 | 877 | -15 |
Decadal Growth Rate
62.31%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
4.96%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gandhidham in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gandhidham in 2026 is 6,76,278. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 4.96%.
What is the literacy rate of Gandhidham? ▼
The literacy rate of Gandhidham is 67.07% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gandhidham? ▼
The sex ratio of Gandhidham is 877 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Gandhidham in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gandhidham in 2027 is 7,09,822. This projection is based on the 4.96% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Gandhidham population changed since 2001? ▼
Gandhidham population grew from 2,01,569 in 2001 to 3,27,166 in 2011, a decadal growth of 62.31%. The annual compound growth rate was 4.96%.
What was the population of Gandhidham in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gandhidham had a total population of 3,27,166. This comprised 1,74,343 males and 1,52,823 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kachchh District
#2 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Gujarat
#32 of 225
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gandhidham | Kachchh Avg | Gujarat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 67.07% | 58.56% ↑ 8.5%
| 64.41% ↑ 2.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 877 | 907 ↓ 30 | 941 ↓ 64 |
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