Dhanera Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dhanera Tehsil has a population of 2.31 Lac (2,30,741) with 1.20 Lac (1,19,504) males and 1.11 Lac (1,11,237) females.The sex ratio in Dhanera is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhanera Tehsil is 40.76 k (40,759) which is 17.66% of Dhanera Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhanera Tehsil is 885 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dhanera Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dhanera Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.76 Lac (2,75,679), indicating a 19.48% increased from Dhanera's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.32 Lac.

Dhanera Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dhanera Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.79 Lac (2,78,933), projecting a 20.89% increased from Dhanera's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.46 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.33 Lac.

Dhanera Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhanera Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.23 Lac (2,22,889), accounting for 96.6% of the Dhanera Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,15,456), and the Hindu female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,07,433).

Dhanera Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhanera Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.89 k (6,892), accounting for 2.99% of the Dhanera Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.54 k (3,539), and the Muslim female population is around 3.35 k (3,353).

Dhanera Religion Wise Population

Dhanera Urban Population

The Urban population of Dhanera Tehsil is 29.58 k (29,578), with 15.38 k (15,379) being males and 14.20 k (14,199) being females, making up 12.82% of the Dhanera total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.

Dhanera Rural Population

The Rural population of Dhanera Tehsil is 2.01 Lac (2,01,163), with 1.04 Lac (1,04,125) being males and 97.04 k (97,038) being females, making up 87.18% of the Dhanera total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Dhanera Literacy Rate

Dhanera Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.98% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhanera Tehsil is 73.67 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhanera Tehsil is 43.35 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dhanera Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.74%, while in the rural regions of Dhanera Tehsil, it is around 56.42%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhanera

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	58.98	73.67	43.35
Urban Area	75.74	87.48	63.1
Rural Area	56.42	71.56	40.37

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhanera

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	58.49	73.35	42.7
Muslim	70.92	81.46	59.79
Jain	88.5	98.27	78.25
Religion not stated	54.95	62.07	42.42

Dhanera Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhanera Tehsil is 28.68 k (28,678) with 14.77 k (14,772) males and 13.91 k (13,906) females, which is 12.43% of Dhanera Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Dhanera Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhanera Tehsil is 20.91 k (20,909) with 10.84 k (10,836) males and 10.07 k (10,073) females, which is 9.06% of Dhanera Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhanera

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	931
Urban Area	924
Rural Area	932

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhanera

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	931
Muslim	948
Jain	952
Religion not stated	494

Dhanera Area & Households

The Total Area of Dhanera Tehsil is 833.97 Square KM, with a population density of 277 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhanera Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhanera Tehsil are 77.The Total Number of households in Dhanera Tehsil are 37.89 k(37,893).

Dhanera Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dhanera Tehsil, there are about 92.63 k (92,626) workers, making up nearly 40.14% of the Dhanera Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 60.63 k (60,627) are male workers, and about 32.00 k (31,999) are female workers.

Dhanera - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dhanera Census Frequently Asked Questions