Palanpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palanpur Tehsil has a population of 4.39 Lac (4,38,773) with 2.26 Lac (2,26,487) males and 2.12 Lac (2,12,286) females.The sex ratio in Palanpur is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palanpur Tehsil is 56.33 k (56,326) which is 12.84% of Palanpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palanpur Tehsil is 869 females for every 1000 males.

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

Palanpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palanpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.24 Lac (5,24,226), indicating a 19.48% increased from Palanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.52 Lac.

Palanpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palanpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.30 Lac (5,30,413), projecting a 20.89% increased from Palanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.54 Lac.

Palanpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Palanpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.64 Lac (3,63,657), accounting for 82.88% of the Palanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.88 Lac (1,88,493), and the Hindu female population is around 1.75 Lac (1,75,164).

Palanpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Palanpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 72.85 k (72,848), accounting for 16.6% of the Palanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 36.83 k (36,827), and the Muslim female population is around 36.02 k (36,021).

Palanpur Religion Wise Population

Palanpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Palanpur Tehsil is 1.60 Lac (1,60,231), with 83.41 k (83,412) being males and 76.82 k (76,819) being females, making up 36.52% of the Palanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Palanpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Palanpur Tehsil is 2.79 Lac (2,78,542), with 1.43 Lac (1,43,075) being males and 1.35 Lac (1,35,467) being females, making up 63.48% of the Palanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Palanpur Literacy Rate

Palanpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palanpur Tehsil is 89.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palanpur Tehsil is 68 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Palanpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.68%, while in the rural regions of Palanpur Tehsil, it is around 74.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palanpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.91	89.25	68
Urban Area	85.68	92.74	78.08
Rural Area	74.95	87.18	62.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Palanpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	77.37	88.32	65.72
Muslim	86.22	93.83	78.54
Jain	96.31	98.86	93.65
Christian	87.13	92.16	82

Palanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palanpur Tehsil is 46.84 k (46,836) with 24.42 k (24,419) males and 22.42 k (22,417) females, which is 10.67% of Palanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Palanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palanpur Tehsil is 17.65 k (17,651) with 9.16 k (9,155) males and 8.50 k (8,496) females, which is 4.02% of Palanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palanpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	938
Urban Area	921
Rural Area	947

Sex Ratio by Religion in Palanpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	930
Muslim	979
Jain	950
Christian	972

Palanpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Palanpur Tehsil is 786.57 Square KM, with a population density of 558 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palanpur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Palanpur Tehsil are 116.The Total Number of households in Palanpur Tehsil are 87.11 k(87,108).

Palanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palanpur Tehsil, there are about 1.49 Lac (1,48,754) workers, making up nearly 33.9% of the Palanpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.18 Lac (1,18,056) are male workers, and about 30.70 k (30,698) are female workers.

Palanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Palanpur Census Frequently Asked Questions