Bhavnagar District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Bhavnagar, a district of Gujarat
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Bhavnagar District of Gujarat.
In 2011, Bhavnagar had population of 2,880,365 of which male and female were 1,490,201 and 1,390,164 respectively. In 2001 census, Bhavnagar had a population of 2,469,630 of which males
were 1,274,920 and remaining 1,194,710 were females. Bhavnagar District population
constituted 4.77 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Bhavnagar District was at 4.87
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 16.63 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Bhavnagar District recorded increase
of 19.31 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Bhavnagar Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Bhavnagar in 2011 were 75.52 compared to 75.52 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 84.39 and 66.08 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 78.02 and 53.73 in Bhavnagar District. Total literate in Bhavnagar District were 1,887,255 of which male and female were 1,087,371 and 799,884 respectively. In 2001, Bhavnagar District had 1,368,920 in its district.
Bhavnagar Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Bhavnagar, it stood at 933 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 937. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 891 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 881 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Bhavnagar District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 91.40 % | 2,632,574 |
| Muslims | 7.39 % | 212,863 |
| Christian | 0.12 % | 3,457 |
| Sikh | 0.05 % | 1,410 |
| Buddhist | 0.02 % | 445 |
| Jain | 0.94 % | 26,974 |
| Others | 0.00 % | 127 |
| Not Stated | 0.09 % | 2,515 |
Bhavnagar Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Bhavnagar district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Bhavnagar was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Bhavnagar 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,880,365 | 28.80 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,280,000 | 32.88 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,320,000 | 33.27 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,360,000 | 33.61 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,390,000 | 33.90 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 3,410,000 | 34.15 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 3,430,000 | 34.37 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 3,450,000 | 34.55 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 3,470,000 | 34.71 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 3,480,000 | 34.84 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 3,490,000 | 34.95 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 3,500,000 | 35.05 Lakhs |
Bhavnagar Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28.80 Lakhs | 24.70 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,880,365 | 2,469,630 |
| Male | 1,490,201 | 1,274,920 |
| Female | 1,390,164 | 1,194,710 |
| Population Growth | 16.63% | 19.31% |
| Area Sq. Km | 10,034 | 9,980 |
| Density/km2 | 287 | 247 |
| Proportion to Gujarat Population | 4.77% | 4.87% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 933 | 937 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 891 | 881 |
| Average Literacy | 75.52 | 66.20 |
| Male Literacy | 84.39 | 78.02 |
| Female Literacy | 66.08 | 53.73 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 381,470 | 401,780 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.24% | 16.27% |
Bhavnagar Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Bhavnagar. There were total 381,470 children under age of 0-6 against 401,780 of 2001 census. Of total 381,470 male and female were 201,720 and 179,750 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 891 compared to 881 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 13.24 percent of Bhavnagar District compared to 16.27 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.03 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Bhavnagar Houseless Data
In 2011, total 582 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,153. This approx 0.074747471240624% of total population of Bhavnagar district.
Bhavnagar District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Bhavnagar district for 2011 is 287 people per sq. km. In 2001, Bhavnagar district density was at 247 people per sq. km. Bhavnagar district administers 10,034 square kilometers of areas.
Bhavnagar District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Bhavnagar population for 2011 census, 41.05 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,182,401 people lives in urban areas of which males are 621,368 and females are 561,033.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Bhavnagar district is 903 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Bhavnagar district was 865 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 140,242 of which males and females were 75,188 and 65,054. This child population figure of Bhavnagar district is 12.10 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Bhavnagar district as per census 2011 is 82.26 % of which males and females are 88.31 % and 75.60 % literates respectively.
In actual number 857,319 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 482,345 and 374,974 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 58.95 % population of Bhavnagar districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Bhavnagar district population living in rural areas is 1,697,964 of which males and females are 868,833 and 829,131 respectively.
In rural areas of Bhavnagar district, sex ratio is 954 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Bhavnagar district is considered, figure is 906 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 241,228 in rural areas of which males were 126,532 and females were 114,696. The child population comprises 14.56 % of total rural population of Bhavnagar district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Bhavnagar district is 70.70 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 81.51 and 59.47 percent respectively.
In total, 1,029,936 people were literate of which males and females were 605,026 and 424,910 respectively.
All details regarding Bhavnagar District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Bhavnagar District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 58.95 % | 41.05 % |
| Total Population | 1,697,964 | 1,182,401 |
| Male Population | 868,833 | 621,368 |
| Female Population | 829,131 | 561,033 |
| Sex Ratio | 954 | 903 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 906 | 865 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 241,228 | 140,242 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 126,532 | 75,188 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 114,696 | 65,054 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 14.21 % | 11.86 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 14.56 % | 12.10 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 13.83 % | 11.60 % |
| Literates | 1,029,936 | 857,319 |
| Male Literates | 605,026 | 482,345 |
| Female Literates | 424,910 | 374,974 |
| Average Literacy | 70.70 % | 82.26 % |
| Male Literacy | 81.51 % | 88.31 % |
| Female Literacy | 59.47 % | 75.60 % |
City/Metros in Bhavnagar District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Bhavnagar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhavnagar (Urban Agglomeration) | 605,882 | 315,429 | 290,453 |