Banas Kantha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Banas Kantha District has a population of 31.21 Lac (31,20,506) with 16.10 Lac (16,10,379) males and 15.10 Lac (15,10,127) females.The sex ratio in Banas Kantha is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Banas Kantha District is 5.10 Lac (5,10,310) which is 16.35% of Banas Kantha District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Banas Kantha District is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Banas Kantha District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Banas Kantha Population Census 2011
- Banas Kantha Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Banas Kantha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Banas Kantha District current estimated population is projected to be 37.28 Lac (37,28,235), indicating a 19.48% increased from Banas Kantha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 19.39 Lac, and the estimated female population is 17.89 Lac.
Banas Kantha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Banas Kantha District estimated population is projected to be 37.72 Lac (37,72,236), projecting a 20.89% increased from Banas Kantha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 18.10 Lac.
Banas Kantha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Banas Kantha District, with a total Hindu population of 28.90 Lac (28,90,305), accounting for 92.62% of the Banas Kantha District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 14.93 Lac (14,93,361), and the Hindu female population is around 13.97 Lac (13,96,944).
Banas Kantha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Banas Kantha District, with a total Muslim population of 2.14 Lac (2,13,505), accounting for 6.84% of the Banas Kantha District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.08 Lac (1,08,494), and the Muslim female population is around 1.05 Lac (1,05,011).
Banas Kantha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 28,90,305 | 92.62% |
| Muslim | 2,13,505 | 6.84% |
| Jain | 12,659 | 0.41% |
| Christian | 1,686 | 0.05% |
| Religion not stated | 1,501 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 486 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 281 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 83 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBanas Kantha Urban Population
The Urban population of Banas Kantha District is 4.15 Lac (4,14,915), with 2.17 Lac (2,16,638) being males and 1.98 Lac (1,98,277) being females, making up 13.3% of the Banas Kantha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Banas Kantha Rural Population
The Rural population of Banas Kantha District is 27.06 Lac (27,05,591), with 13.94 Lac (13,93,741) being males and 13.12 Lac (13,11,850) being females, making up 86.7% of the Banas Kantha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Banas Kantha Literacy Rate
Banas Kantha District has a literacy rate of 65.32% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Banas Kantha District is 78.15 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Banas Kantha District is 51.75 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Banas Kantha District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.38%, while in the rural regions of Banas Kantha District, it is around 62.91%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Banas Kantha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.32 | 78.15 | 51.75 |
| Urban Area | 80.38 | 89.15 | 70.89 |
| Rural Area | 62.91 | 76.37 | 48.73 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Banas Kantha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.95 | 77.08 | 50.04 |
| Muslim | 81.57 | 91.36 | 71.55 |
| Jain | 92.45 | 98.2 | 86.79 |
| Christian | 77.75 | 84.93 | 69.39 |
Banas Kantha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Banas Kantha District is 3.27 Lac (3,27,460) with 1.69 Lac (1,69,288) males and 1.58 Lac (1,58,172) females, which is 10.49% of Banas Kantha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Banas Kantha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Banas Kantha District is 2.84 Lac (2,84,155) with 1.44 Lac (1,44,355) males and 1.40 Lac (1,39,800) females, which is 9.11% of Banas Kantha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Banas Kantha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 938 |
| Urban Area | 916 |
| Rural Area | 942 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Banas Kantha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 936 |
| Muslim | 968 |
| Jain | 1005 |
| Christian | 866 |
Banas Kantha Area & Households
The Total Area of Banas Kantha District is 10,743 Square KM, with a population density of 290 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Banas Kantha District are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Banas Kantha District are 1,237.The Total Number of households in Banas Kantha District are 5.60 Lac(5,60,411).
Banas Kantha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Banas Kantha District, there are about 12.49 Lac (12,48,600) workers, making up nearly 40.01% of the Banas Kantha District total population. Out of these, around 8.36 Lac (8,36,268) are male workers, and about 4.12 Lac (4,12,332) are female workers.
Banas Kantha - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Banas Kantha district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,37,072, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 31,20,506 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 32.1% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 20.16%.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.
Banas Kantha District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,37,072 to 31,20,506.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 32.1%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.37 Lac | ----- | ----- | 2.27 Lac | 2.10 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.18 Lac | -18.62 k | -4.260625252 | 2.18 Lac | 2.01 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.41 Lac | 22.44 k | 5.362886844 | 2.30 Lac | 2.11 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.77 Lac | 36.45 k | 8.267349526 | 2.47 Lac | 2.31 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.49 Lac | 71.40 k | 14.95702234 | 2.82 Lac | 2.67 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.96 Lac | 1.48 Lac | 26.90359863 | 3.57 Lac | 3.39 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.00 Lac | 2.04 Lac | 29.24061594 | 4.62 Lac | 4.38 Lac |
| 1971 | 11.46 Lac | 2.46 Lac | 27.35255653 | 5.91 Lac | 5.56 Lac |
| 1981 | 15.14 Lac | 3.68 Lac | 32.10392275 | 7.78 Lac | 7.36 Lac |
| 1991 | 19.82 Lac | 4.67 Lac | 30.86886715 | 10.25 Lac | 9.57 Lac |
| 2001 | 25.04 Lac | 5.23 Lac | 26.3803972 | 12.97 Lac | 12.07 Lac |
| 2011 | 31.21 Lac | 6.16 Lac | 24.60870426 | 16.10 Lac | 15.10 Lac |
Banas Kantha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.28 Lac (37,28,235) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 37.72 Lac (37,72,236) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 38.14 Lac (38,13,526) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 38.53 Lac (38,52,871) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 38.92 Lac (38,92,216) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 39.32 Lac (39,31,562) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 39.71 Lac (39,70,907) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 40.07 Lac (40,07,489) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 40.42 Lac (40,42,128) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 40.77 Lac (40,76,766) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 41.11 Lac (41,11,404) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 41.46 Lac (41,46,042) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 41.81 Lac (41,80,680) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Banas Kantha District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 41.81 Lac (41,80,680), with a male population of 21.79 Lac (21,78,662) and a female population of 20.02 Lac (20,01,573). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Banas Kantha District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.