Dholka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dholka Tehsil has a population of 2.50 Lac (2,49,852) with 1.30 Lac (1,30,113) males and 1.20 Lac (1,19,739) females.The sex ratio in Dholka is 921, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dholka Tehsil is 32.03 k (32,034) which is 12.82% of Dholka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dholka Tehsil is 871 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dholka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ahmadabad District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
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Dholka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dholka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.99 Lac (2,98,512), indicating a 19.48% increased from Dholka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.42 Lac.
Dholka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dholka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.02 Lac (3,02,035), projecting a 20.89% increased from Dholka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Dholka Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dholka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.15 Lac (2,14,863), accounting for 86% of the Dholka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.12 Lac (1,12,346), and the Hindu female population is around 1.03 Lac (1,02,517).
Dholka Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dholka Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 34.16 k (34,159), accounting for 13.67% of the Dholka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.32 k (17,315), and the Muslim female population is around 16.84 k (16,844).
Dholka Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,14,863 | 86% |
| Muslim | 34,159 | 13.67% |
| Jain | 272 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 261 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 164 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 90 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 42 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDholka Urban Population
The Urban population of Dholka Tehsil is 80.95 k (80,945), with 41.91 k (41,905) being males and 39.04 k (39,040) being females, making up 32.4% of the Dholka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Dholka Rural Population
The Rural population of Dholka Tehsil is 1.69 Lac (1,68,907), with 88.21 k (88,208) being males and 80.70 k (80,699) being females, making up 67.6% of the Dholka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Dholka Literacy Rate
Dholka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.64% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dholka Tehsil is 86.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dholka Tehsil is 67.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dholka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.13%, while in the rural regions of Dholka Tehsil, it is around 75.46%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dholka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.64 | 86.67 | 67.9 |
| Urban Area | 82.13 | 87.69 | 76.23 |
| Rural Area | 75.46 | 86.19 | 63.81 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dholka
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.16 | 85.96 | 65.51 |
| Muslim | 86.63 | 91.17 | 82.01 |
| Jain | 96.77 | 99.26 | 93.75 |
| Christian | 84.94 | 90.76 | 79.17 |
Dholka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dholka Tehsil is 33.67 k (33,672) with 17.80 k (17,799) males and 15.87 k (15,873) females, which is 13.48% of Dholka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Dholka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dholka Tehsil is 1.80 k (1,802) with 957 (957) males and 845 (845) females, which is 0.72% of Dholka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dholka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 921 |
| Urban Area | 932 |
| Rural Area | 915 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dholka
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 913 |
| Muslim | 973 |
| Jain | 814 |
| Christian | 1008 |
Dholka Area & Households
The Total Area of Dholka Tehsil is 961.21 Square KM, with a population density of 260 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dholka Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dholka Tehsil are 70.The Total Number of households in Dholka Tehsil are 50.72 k(50,721).
Dholka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dholka Tehsil, there are about 99.29 k (99,290) workers, making up nearly 39.74% of the Dholka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 74.66 k (74,659) are male workers, and about 24.63 k (24,631) are female workers.
Dholka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.99 Lac (2,98,512) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,035) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,341) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.08 Lac (3,08,491) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.12 Lac (3,11,642) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.15 Lac (3,14,792) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.18 Lac (3,17,942) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,871) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,645) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,418) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,191) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,965) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,738) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dholka Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.35 Lac (3,34,738), with a male population of 1.76 Lac (1,76,029) and a female population of 1.59 Lac (1,58,707). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Dholka Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.