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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Gandhinagar Population Census 2011
- Gandhinagar 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,19,586 | 94.81% |
| Muslim | 57,273 | 4.12% |
| Jain | 6,405 | 0.46% |
| Christian | 3,237 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 2,688 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 1,985 | 0.14% |
| Buddhist | 497 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 82 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGandhinagar 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 |
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 1.21%.