Bhavnagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Bhavnagar Tehsil has a population of 7.87 Lac (7,87,319) with 4.10 Lac (4,09,978) males and 3.77 Lac (3,77,341) females.The sex ratio in Bhavnagar is 921, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhavnagar Tehsil is 93.19 k (93,191) which is 11.84% of Bhavnagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhavnagar Tehsil is 857 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhavnagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhavnagar District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
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Bhavnagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Bhavnagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.41 Lac (9,40,652), indicating a 19.48% increased from Bhavnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.47 Lac.
Bhavnagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Bhavnagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.52 Lac (9,51,754), projecting a 20.89% increased from Bhavnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.00 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.52 Lac.
Bhavnagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhavnagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 6.87 Lac (6,86,573), accounting for 87.2% of the Bhavnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.58 Lac (3,57,809), and the Hindu female population is around 3.29 Lac (3,28,764).
Bhavnagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhavnagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 80.57 k (80,572), accounting for 10.23% of the Bhavnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 41.88 k (41,876), and the Muslim female population is around 38.70 k (38,696).
Bhavnagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,86,573 | 87.2% |
| Muslim | 80,572 | 10.23% |
| Jain | 16,127 | 2.05% |
| Christian | 1,705 | 0.22% |
| Religion not stated | 1,253 | 0.16% |
| Sikh | 819 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 207 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 63 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBhavnagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Bhavnagar Tehsil is 6.43 Lac (6,43,263), with 3.35 Lac (3,34,848) being males and 3.08 Lac (3,08,415) being females, making up 81.7% of the Bhavnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Bhavnagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Bhavnagar Tehsil is 1.44 Lac (1,44,056), with 75.13 k (75,130) being males and 68.93 k (68,926) being females, making up 18.3% of the Bhavnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Bhavnagar Literacy Rate
Bhavnagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.72% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhavnagar Tehsil is 89.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhavnagar Tehsil is 75.88 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhavnagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.55%, while in the rural regions of Bhavnagar Tehsil, it is around 74.23%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhavnagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.72 | 89.08 | 75.88 |
| Urban Area | 84.55 | 90.14 | 78.54 |
| Rural Area | 74.23 | 84.19 | 63.43 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhavnagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.02 | 88.72 | 74.81 |
| Muslim | 85.23 | 90.15 | 79.93 |
| Jain | 97.69 | 98.14 | 97.23 |
| Christian | 93.18 | 95.1 | 90.97 |
Bhavnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhavnagar Tehsil is 43.41 k (43,412) with 22.49 k (22,493) males and 20.92 k (20,919) females, which is 5.51% of Bhavnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Bhavnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhavnagar Tehsil is 4.72 k (4,717) with 2.43 k (2,428) males and 2.29 k (2,289) females, which is 0.6% of Bhavnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhavnagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 921 |
| Urban Area | 922 |
| Rural Area | 918 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhavnagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 919 |
| Muslim | 925 |
| Jain | 979 |
| Christian | 884 |
Bhavnagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Bhavnagar Tehsil is 2,293.22 Square KM, with a population density of 343 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhavnagar Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhavnagar Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Bhavnagar Tehsil are 1.58 Lac(1,58,301).
Bhavnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bhavnagar Tehsil, there are about 2.79 Lac (2,78,657) workers, making up nearly 35.39% of the Bhavnagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.27 Lac (2,26,537) are male workers, and about 52.12 k (52,120) are female workers.
Bhavnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.41 Lac (9,40,652) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.52 Lac (9,51,754) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 9.62 Lac (9,62,172) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 9.72 Lac (9,72,099) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 9.82 Lac (9,82,026) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 9.92 Lac (9,91,953) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.02 Lac (10,01,880) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.11 Lac (10,11,110) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.20 Lac (10,19,849) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.29 Lac (10,28,588) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.37 Lac (10,37,328) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.46 Lac (10,46,067) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.55 Lac (10,54,807) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bhavnagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.55 Lac (10,54,807), with a male population of 5.55 Lac (5,54,655) and a female population of 5.00 Lac (5,00,141). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Bhavnagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.