Bhavnagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhavnagar District has a population of 28.80 Lac (28,80,365) with 14.90 Lac (14,90,201) males and 13.90 Lac (13,90,164) females.The sex ratio in Bhavnagar is 933, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhavnagar District is 3.81 Lac (3,81,470) which is 13.24% of Bhavnagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhavnagar District is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Bhavnagar District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Bhavnagar Population Census 2011
- Bhavnagar 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
Bhavnagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhavnagar District current estimated population is projected to be 34.41 Lac (34,41,326), indicating a 19.48% increased from Bhavnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 17.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.47 Lac.
Bhavnagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhavnagar District estimated population is projected to be 34.82 Lac (34,81,941), projecting a 20.89% increased from Bhavnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 18.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.66 Lac.
Bhavnagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhavnagar District, with a total Hindu population of 26.33 Lac (26,32,574), accounting for 91.4% of the Bhavnagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.63 Lac (13,62,821), and the Hindu female population is around 12.70 Lac (12,69,753).
Bhavnagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhavnagar District, with a total Muslim population of 2.13 Lac (2,12,863), accounting for 7.39% of the Bhavnagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.10 Lac (1,09,528), and the Muslim female population is around 1.03 Lac (1,03,335).
Bhavnagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 26,32,574 | 91.4% |
| Muslim | 2,12,863 | 7.39% |
| Jain | 26,974 | 0.94% |
| Christian | 3,457 | 0.12% |
| Religion not stated | 2,515 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 1,410 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 445 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 127 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhavnagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhavnagar District is 11.82 Lac (11,82,401), with 6.21 Lac (6,21,368) being males and 5.61 Lac (5,61,033) being females, making up 41.05% of the Bhavnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Bhavnagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhavnagar District is 16.98 Lac (16,97,964), with 8.69 Lac (8,68,833) being males and 8.29 Lac (8,29,131) being females, making up 58.95% of the Bhavnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Bhavnagar Literacy Rate
Bhavnagar District has a literacy rate of 75.52% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhavnagar District is 84.39 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhavnagar District is 66.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhavnagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.26%, while in the rural regions of Bhavnagar District, it is around 70.7%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhavnagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.52 | 84.39 | 66.08 |
| Urban Area | 82.26 | 88.31 | 75.6 |
| Rural Area | 70.7 | 81.51 | 59.47 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhavnagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.66 | 83.85 | 64.86 |
| Muslim | 83.13 | 89.17 | 76.76 |
| Jain | 97.06 | 97.96 | 96.16 |
| Christian | 87.05 | 90.28 | 83.39 |
Bhavnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhavnagar District is 1.57 Lac (1,57,034) with 80.83 k (80,827) males and 76.21 k (76,207) females, which is 5.45% of Bhavnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Bhavnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhavnagar District is 9.11 k (9,110) with 4.75 k (4,751) males and 4.36 k (4,359) females, which is 0.32% of Bhavnagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhavnagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 933 |
| Urban Area | 903 |
| Rural Area | 955 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhavnagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 932 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Jain | 982 |
| Christian | 889 |
Bhavnagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhavnagar District is 10,034 Square KM, with a population density of 287 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhavnagar District are 21 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhavnagar District are 793.The Total Number of households in Bhavnagar District are 5.39 Lac(5,38,605).
Bhavnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhavnagar District, there are about 11.51 Lac (11,50,632) workers, making up nearly 39.95% of the Bhavnagar District total population. Out of these, around 8.39 Lac (8,38,781) are male workers, and about 3.12 Lac (3,11,851) are female workers.
Bhavnagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Bhavnagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,63,403, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 28,80,365 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 34.76% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 18.45%.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.
Bhavnagar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,63,403 to 28,80,365.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 34.76%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.63 Lac | ----- | ----- | 2.38 Lac | 2.25 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.00 Lac | 36.29 k | 7.83054922 | 2.57 Lac | 2.43 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.90 Lac | -9.24 k | -1.849946967 | 2.52 Lac | 2.38 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.60 Lac | 69.28 k | 14.12530635 | 2.87 Lac | 2.72 Lac |
| 1941 | 6.81 Lac | 1.21 Lac | 21.68126019 | 3.50 Lac | 3.31 Lac |
| 1951 | 7.89 Lac | 1.08 Lac | 15.87982581 | 4.04 Lac | 3.86 Lac |
| 1961 | 9.94 Lac | 2.05 Lac | 26.00515438 | 5.14 Lac | 4.81 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.47 Lac | 2.53 Lac | 25.43648747 | 6.42 Lac | 6.06 Lac |
| 1981 | 16.81 Lac | 4.34 Lac | 34.76269648 | 8.60 Lac | 8.21 Lac |
| 1991 | 20.70 Lac | 3.89 Lac | 23.13284432 | 10.65 Lac | 10.05 Lac |
| 2001 | 24.70 Lac | 4.00 Lac | 19.30850604 | 12.75 Lac | 11.95 Lac |
| 2011 | 28.80 Lac | 4.11 Lac | 16.63143872 | 14.90 Lac | 13.90 Lac |
Bhavnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.41 Lac (34,41,326) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 34.82 Lac (34,81,941) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 35.20 Lac (35,20,053) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 35.56 Lac (35,56,370) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 35.93 Lac (35,92,688) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 36.29 Lac (36,29,005) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 36.65 Lac (36,65,323) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 36.99 Lac (36,99,090) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 37.31 Lac (37,31,063) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 37.63 Lac (37,63,035) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 37.95 Lac (37,95,008) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 38.27 Lac (38,26,980) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 38.59 Lac (38,58,953) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhavnagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 38.59 Lac (38,58,953), with a male population of 20.16 Lac (20,16,075) and a female population of 18.43 Lac (18,42,570). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Bhavnagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.36%.