Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Gandhinagar District

Gandhinagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gandhinagar District has a population of 13.92 Lac (13,91,753) with 7.24 Lac (7,23,864) males and 6.68 Lac (6,67,889) females.The sex ratio in Gandhinagar is 923, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gandhinagar District is 1.67 Lac (1,67,377) which is 12.03% of Gandhinagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gandhinagar District is 848 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gandhinagar District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.

13.92 Lac

Toatl Population

7.24 Lac

Male Population

6.68 Lac

Female Population

Gandhinagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gandhinagar District current estimated population is projected to be 16.63 Lac (16,62,802), indicating a 19.48% increased from Gandhinagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.91 Lac.

Gandhinagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gandhinagar District estimated population is projected to be 16.82 Lac (16,82,427), projecting a 20.89% increased from Gandhinagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.00 Lac.

Gandhinagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gandhinagar District, with a total Hindu population of 13.20 Lac (13,19,586), accounting for 94.81% of the Gandhinagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.86 Lac (6,86,261), and the Hindu female population is around 6.33 Lac (6,33,325).

Gandhinagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gandhinagar District, with a total Muslim population of 57.27 k (57,273), accounting for 4.12% of the Gandhinagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 29.67 k (29,674), and the Muslim female population is around 27.60 k (27,599).

Gandhinagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,19,58694.81%
Muslim57,2734.12%
Jain6,4050.46%
Christian3,2370.23%
Religion not stated2,6880.19%
Sikh1,9850.14%
Buddhist4970.04%
Other religions and persuasions820.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gandhinagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Gandhinagar District is 6.01 Lac (6,00,627), with 3.15 Lac (3,15,428) being males and 2.85 Lac (2,85,199) being females, making up 43.16% of the Gandhinagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhinagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Gandhinagar District is 7.91 Lac (7,91,126), with 4.08 Lac (4,08,436) being males and 3.83 Lac (3,82,690) being females, making up 56.84% of the Gandhinagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhinagar Literacy Rate

Gandhinagar District has a literacy rate of 84.16% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gandhinagar District is 92.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gandhinagar District is 75.76 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gandhinagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.53%, while in the rural regions of Gandhinagar District, it is around 81.57%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gandhinagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.16 92.01 75.76
Urban Area 87.53 93.13 81.39
Rural Area 81.57 91.13 71.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gandhinagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 83.98 91.94 75.46
Muslim 85.98 92.74 78.71
Jain 98.01 98.43 97.57
Christian 95.29 96.84 93.66

Gandhinagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gandhinagar District is 1.09 Lac (1,08,608) with 56.92 k (56,919) males and 51.69 k (51,689) females, which is 7.8% of Gandhinagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhinagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gandhinagar District is 18.20 k (18,204) with 9.71 k (9,711) males and 8.49 k (8,493) females, which is 1.31% of Gandhinagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gandhinagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 923
Urban Area 905
Rural Area 937

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gandhinagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 923
Muslim 931
Jain 953
Christian 947

Gandhinagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Gandhinagar District is 2,140 Square KM, with a population density of 650 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gandhinagar District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Gandhinagar District are 252.The Total Number of households in Gandhinagar District are 2.90 Lac(2,89,990).

Gandhinagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gandhinagar District, there are about 5.35 Lac (5,34,976) workers, making up nearly 38.44% of the Gandhinagar District total population. Out of these, around 4.08 Lac (4,08,075) are male workers, and about 1.27 Lac (1,26,901) are female workers.

Gandhinagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Gandhinagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,22,527, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 13,91,753 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 35.53% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.50%.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.

Gandhinagar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,22,527 to 13,91,753.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 35.53%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.23 Lac ----- ----- 1.14 Lac 1.09 Lac
1911 2.26 Lac 3.07 k 1.377360949 1.17 Lac 1.09 Lac
1921 2.43 Lac 17.22 k 7.63457924 1.26 Lac 1.17 Lac
1931 2.69 Lac 25.99 k 10.70197475 1.38 Lac 1.30 Lac
1941 3.27 Lac 58.69 k 21.8347402 1.71 Lac 1.56 Lac
1951 4.02 Lac 74.32 k 22.69422553 2.02 Lac 2.00 Lac
1961 4.79 Lac 76.80 k 19.11227804 2.44 Lac 2.35 Lac
1971 6.49 Lac 1.70 Lac 35.53094267 3.35 Lac 3.14 Lac
1981 8.35 Lac 1.87 Lac 28.77767603 4.30 Lac 4.06 Lac
1991 10.16 Lac 1.81 Lac 21.66814112 5.25 Lac 4.91 Lac
2001 12.37 Lac 2.21 Lac 21.72788804 6.47 Lac 5.91 Lac
2011 13.92 Lac 1.55 Lac 12.49506938 7.24 Lac 6.68 Lac

Historical Population of Gandhinagar by Census Year 1901-2011

Gandhinagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 16.63 Lac (16,62,802) 19.48%
2025 16.82 Lac (16,82,427) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 17.01 Lac (17,00,842) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 17.18 Lac (17,18,390) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 17.36 Lac (17,35,938) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 17.53 Lac (17,53,486) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 17.71 Lac (17,71,034) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 17.87 Lac (17,87,350) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 18.03 Lac (18,02,799) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 18.18 Lac (18,18,247) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 18.34 Lac (18,33,696) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 18.49 Lac (18,49,145) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 18.65 Lac (18,64,594) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gandhinagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 18.65 Lac (18,64,594), with a male population of 9.79 Lac (9,79,307) and a female population of 8.85 Lac (8,85,243). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Gandhinagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.36%.