Vadgam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Vadgam Tehsil has a population of 2.40 Lac (2,40,326) with 1.22 Lac (1,22,254) males and 1.18 Lac (1,18,072) females.The sex ratio in Vadgam is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vadgam Tehsil is 32.38 k (32,382) which is 13.47% of Vadgam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vadgam Tehsil is 913 females for every 1000 males.

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

Vadgam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Vadgam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.87 Lac (2,87,131), indicating a 19.48% increased from Vadgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.40 Lac.

Vadgam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Vadgam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.91 Lac (2,90,520), projecting a 20.89% increased from Vadgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.42 Lac.

Vadgam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Vadgam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.79 Lac (1,79,191), accounting for 74.56% of the Vadgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 91.29 k (91,294), and the Hindu female population is around 87.90 k (87,897).

Vadgam Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Vadgam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 60.79 k (60,793), accounting for 25.3% of the Vadgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 30.79 k (30,792), and the Muslim female population is around 30.00 k (30,001).

Vadgam Religion Wise Population

Vadgam Urban Population

The Urban population of Vadgam Tehsil is 8.38 k (8,379), with 4.34 k (4,336) being males and 4.04 k (4,043) being females, making up 3.49% of the Vadgam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Vadgam Rural Population

The Rural population of Vadgam Tehsil is 2.32 Lac (2,31,947), with 1.18 Lac (1,17,918) being males and 1.14 Lac (1,14,029) being females, making up 96.51% of the Vadgam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Vadgam Literacy Rate

Vadgam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vadgam Tehsil is 89.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vadgam Tehsil is 66.54 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Vadgam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.78%, while in the rural regions of Vadgam Tehsil, it is around 77.85%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vadgam

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.95	89.07	66.54
Urban Area	80.78	90.03	70.9
Rural Area	77.85	89.04	66.38

Literacy Rate by Religion in Vadgam

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	75.42	87.27	63.24
Muslim	85.49	94.45	76.31
Christian	85.95	93.55	77.97
Jain	92.8	100	87.14

Vadgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vadgam Tehsil is 38.86 k (38,858) with 19.89 k (19,891) males and 18.97 k (18,967) females, which is 16.17% of Vadgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Vadgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vadgam Tehsil is 5.91 k (5,913) with 3.01 k (3,011) males and 2.90 k (2,902) females, which is 2.46% of Vadgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vadgam

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	966
Urban Area	933
Rural Area	968

Sex Ratio by Religion in Vadgam

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	963
Muslim	975
Christian	882
Jain	1246

Vadgam Area & Households

The Total Area of Vadgam Tehsil is 585.42 Square KM, with a population density of 411 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vadgam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Vadgam Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Vadgam Tehsil are 47.64 k(47,642).

Vadgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Vadgam Tehsil, there are about 89.21 k (89,208) workers, making up nearly 37.12% of the Vadgam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.69 k (64,692) are male workers, and about 24.52 k (24,516) are female workers.

Vadgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Vadgam Census Frequently Asked Questions