Petlad Population

As per the 2011 Census, Petlad Tehsil has a population of 2.88 Lac (2,87,924) with 1.50 Lac (1,50,083) males and 1.38 Lac (1,37,841) females.The sex ratio in Petlad is 919, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Petlad Tehsil is 34.38 k (34,379) which is 11.94% of Petlad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Petlad Tehsil is 873 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Petlad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anand District in the state of GUJARAT in India.

Petlad Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Petlad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.44 Lac (3,43,999), indicating a 19.48% increased from Petlad's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.81 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.63 Lac.

Petlad Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Petlad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.48 Lac (3,48,059), projecting a 20.89% increased from Petlad's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.65 Lac.

Petlad Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Petlad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.48 Lac (2,48,047), accounting for 86.15% of the Petlad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,29,714), and the Hindu female population is around 1.18 Lac (1,18,333).

Petlad Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Petlad Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 35.09 k (35,087), accounting for 12.19% of the Petlad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.94 k (17,937), and the Muslim female population is around 17.15 k (17,150).

Petlad Religion Wise Population

Petlad Urban Population

The Urban population of Petlad Tehsil is 55.33 k (55,330), with 28.76 k (28,763) being males and 26.57 k (26,567) being females, making up 19.22% of the Petlad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Petlad Rural Population

The Rural population of Petlad Tehsil is 2.33 Lac (2,32,594), with 1.21 Lac (1,21,320) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,11,274) being females, making up 80.78% of the Petlad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Petlad Literacy Rate

Petlad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Petlad Tehsil is 92.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Petlad Tehsil is 79.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Petlad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.92%, while in the rural regions of Petlad Tehsil, it is around 85.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Petlad

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	86.34	92.81	79.35
Urban Area	88.92	93.17	84.32
Rural Area	85.72	92.72	78.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Petlad

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.89	92.54	78.64
Muslim	88.27	94.13	82.17
Christian	96.23	97.6	94.84
Jain	97.26	97.75	96.74

Petlad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Petlad Tehsil is 18.32 k (18,319) with 9.69 k (9,688) males and 8.63 k (8,631) females, which is 6.36% of Petlad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Petlad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Petlad Tehsil is 1.69 k (1,688) with 882 (882) males and 806 (806) females, which is 0.59% of Petlad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Petlad

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	919
Urban Area	924
Rural Area	918

Sex Ratio by Religion in Petlad

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	913
Muslim	957
Christian	980
Jain	966

Petlad Area & Households

The Total Area of Petlad Tehsil is 305.07 Square KM, with a population density of 944 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Petlad Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Petlad Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Petlad Tehsil are 60.08 k(60,078).

Petlad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Petlad Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,14,463) workers, making up nearly 39.75% of the Petlad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 87.82 k (87,822) are male workers, and about 26.64 k (26,641) are female workers.

Petlad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Petlad Census Frequently Asked Questions