Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Ahmadabad District

Ahmadabad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ahmadabad District has a population of 72.14 Lac (72,14,225) with 37.88 Lac (37,88,051) males and 34.26 Lac (34,26,174) females.The sex ratio in Ahmadabad is 905, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ahmadabad District is 8.43 Lac (8,42,518) which is 11.68% of Ahmadabad District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ahmadabad District is 857 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ahmadabad District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.

72.14 Lac

Toatl Population

37.88 Lac

Male Population

34.26 Lac

Female Population

Ahmadabad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ahmadabad District current estimated population is projected to be 86.19 Lac (86,19,219), indicating a 19.48% increased from Ahmadabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 45.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 40.60 Lac.

Ahmadabad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ahmadabad District estimated population is projected to be 87.21 Lac (87,20,945), projecting a 20.89% increased from Ahmadabad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 46.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 41.06 Lac.

Ahmadabad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ahmadabad District, with a total Hindu population of 60.42 Lac (60,42,416), accounting for 83.76% of the Ahmadabad District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.87 Lac (31,86,997), and the Hindu female population is around 28.55 Lac (28,55,419).

Ahmadabad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ahmadabad District, with a total Muslim population of 8.83 Lac (8,83,238), accounting for 12.24% of the Ahmadabad District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.54 Lac (4,54,108), and the Muslim female population is around 4.29 Lac (4,29,130).

Ahmadabad Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu60,42,41683.76%
Muslim8,83,23812.24%
Jain2,09,2872.9%
Christian50,7540.7%
Sikh14,5420.2%
Religion not stated7,4150.1%
Buddhist4,5180.06%
Other religions and persuasions2,0550.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ahmadabad Urban Population

The Urban population of Ahmadabad District is 60.63 Lac (60,63,047), with 31.92 Lac (31,92,468) being males and 28.71 Lac (28,70,579) being females, making up 84.04% of the Ahmadabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.

Ahmadabad Rural Population

The Rural population of Ahmadabad District is 11.51 Lac (11,51,178), with 5.96 Lac (5,95,583) being males and 5.56 Lac (5,55,595) being females, making up 15.96% of the Ahmadabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Ahmadabad Literacy Rate

Ahmadabad District has a literacy rate of 85.31% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ahmadabad District is 90.74 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ahmadabad District is 79.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ahmadabad District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.93%, while in the rural regions of Ahmadabad District, it is around 71.05%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ahmadabad

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 85.31 90.74 79.35
Urban Area 87.93 92.16 83.27
Rural Area 71.05 82.89 58.44

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ahmadabad

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 84.83 90.69 78.35
Muslim 84.75 88.9 80.38
Jain 97.64 98.01 97.26
Christian 95.11 95.83 94.36

Ahmadabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ahmadabad District is 7.59 Lac (7,59,483) with 3.99 Lac (3,99,075) males and 3.60 Lac (3,60,408) females, which is 10.53% of Ahmadabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Ahmadabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ahmadabad District is 89.14 k (89,138) with 47.11 k (47,106) males and 42.03 k (42,032) females, which is 1.24% of Ahmadabad District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ahmadabad

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 905
Urban Area 900
Rural Area 933

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ahmadabad

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 896
Muslim 945
Jain 972
Christian 966

Ahmadabad Area & Households

The Total Area of Ahmadabad District is 8,107 Square KM, with a population density of 890 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ahmadabad District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Ahmadabad District are 512.The Total Number of households in Ahmadabad District are 15.10 Lac(15,10,134).

Ahmadabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ahmadabad District, there are about 25.95 Lac (25,94,952) workers, making up nearly 35.97% of the Ahmadabad District total population. Out of these, around 21.28 Lac (21,27,547) are male workers, and about 4.67 Lac (4,67,405) are female workers.

Ahmadabad - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Ahmadabad district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 6,81,713, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 72,14,225 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1941. The growth rate of 38.65% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 24.46%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Ahmadabad District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 6,81,713 to 72,14,225.
  • The year 1941 stands out with a growth rate of 38.65%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 6.82 Lac ----- ----- 3.50 Lac 3.32 Lac
1911 7.17 Lac 35.39 k 5.19192094 3.75 Lac 3.42 Lac
1921 7.66 Lac 48.79 k 6.804144988 4.11 Lac 3.55 Lac
1931 8.50 Lac 84.18 k 10.99059929 4.50 Lac 4.00 Lac
1941 11.79 Lac 3.29 Lac 38.6472049 6.46 Lac 5.33 Lac
1951 15.16 Lac 3.38 Lac 28.64251727 8.26 Lac 6.90 Lac
1961 20.17 Lac 5.00 Lac 33.00883596 10.89 Lac 9.28 Lac
1971 27.66 Lac 7.49 Lac 37.15321511 14.85 Lac 12.81 Lac
1981 37.07 Lac 9.41 Lac 34.00844202 19.63 Lac 17.44 Lac
1991 46.31 Lac 9.25 Lac 24.94967724 24.41 Lac 21.90 Lac
2001 58.93 Lac 12.62 Lac 27.24503066 31.15 Lac 27.78 Lac
2011 72.14 Lac 13.21 Lac 22.41683754 37.88 Lac 34.26 Lac

Historical Population of Ahmadabad by Census Year 1901-2011

Ahmadabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 86.19 Lac (86,19,219) 19.48%
2025 87.21 Lac (87,20,945) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 88.16 Lac (88,16,401) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 89.07 Lac (89,07,362) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 89.98 Lac (89,98,324) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 90.89 Lac (90,89,285) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 91.80 Lac (91,80,247) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 92.65 Lac (92,64,821) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 93.45 Lac (93,44,900) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 94.25 Lac (94,24,979) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 95.05 Lac (95,05,058) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 95.85 Lac (95,85,138) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 96.65 Lac (96,65,217) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ahmadabad District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 96.65 Lac (96,65,217), with a male population of 51.25 Lac (51,24,807) and a female population of 45.41 Lac (45,41,165). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Ahmadabad District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.

Ahmadabad Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ahmadabad is 72.14 Lac (72,14,225).

The estimated population of Ahmadabad in 2024 is approximately 86.19 Lac (86,19,219).

Hindu constitute 83.76% of Ahmadabad population, amounting to approximately 60.42 Lac (60,42,416) people.

Muslim constitute 12.24% of Ahmadabad population, totaling around 8.83 Lac (8,83,238) people.

Hindu: 83.76%, Muslim: 12.24%, Jain: 2.9%, Christian: 0.7%, Sikh: 0.2%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.06%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ahmadabad is 7.59 Lac (10.53%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 89.14 k (1.24%).

In Ahmadabad, 60.63 Lac (84.04%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 11.51 Lac (15.96%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ahmadabad is 85.31%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 79.35%.

The sex ratio in Ahmadabad is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Ahmadabad population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.21% up to 2036.