Dehgam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dehgam Tehsil has a population of 2.69 Lac (2,68,562) with 1.38 Lac (1,37,759) males and 1.31 Lac (1,30,803) females.The sex ratio in Dehgam is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dehgam Tehsil is 35.48 k (35,477) which is 13.21% of Dehgam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dehgam Tehsil is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dehgam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gandhinagar District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
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Dehgam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dehgam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.21 Lac (3,20,866), indicating a 19.48% increased from Dehgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.66 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.55 Lac.
Dehgam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dehgam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.25 Lac (3,24,653), projecting a 20.89% increased from Dehgam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.57 Lac.
Dehgam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dehgam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.52 Lac (2,52,466), accounting for 94.01% of the Dehgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,29,593), and the Hindu female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,22,873).
Dehgam Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dehgam Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 13.94 k (13,944), accounting for 5.19% of the Dehgam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.03 k (7,030), and the Muslim female population is around 6.91 k (6,914).
Dehgam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,52,466 | 94.01% |
| Muslim | 13,944 | 5.19% |
| Jain | 1,691 | 0.63% |
| Sikh | 156 | 0.06% |
| Religion not stated | 146 | 0.05% |
| Christian | 137 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDehgam Urban Population
The Urban population of Dehgam Tehsil is 42.63 k (42,632), with 21.97 k (21,968) being males and 20.66 k (20,664) being females, making up 15.87% of the Dehgam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Dehgam Rural Population
The Rural population of Dehgam Tehsil is 2.26 Lac (2,25,930), with 1.16 Lac (1,15,791) being males and 1.10 Lac (1,10,139) being females, making up 84.13% of the Dehgam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Dehgam Literacy Rate
Dehgam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dehgam Tehsil is 90.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dehgam Tehsil is 69.75 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dehgam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.85%, while in the rural regions of Dehgam Tehsil, it is around 80.3%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dehgam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.55 | 90.92 | 69.75 |
| Urban Area | 81.85 | 88.74 | 74.64 |
| Rural Area | 80.3 | 91.33 | 68.83 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dehgam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.33 | 90.88 | 69.35 |
| Muslim | 82.52 | 91.04 | 73.89 |
| Jain | 97.86 | 97.93 | 97.78 |
| Sikh | 40 | 50.79 | 29.03 |
Dehgam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dehgam Tehsil is 11.39 k (11,390) with 5.87 k (5,866) males and 5.52 k (5,524) females, which is 4.24% of Dehgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Dehgam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dehgam Tehsil is 2.59 k (2,594) with 1.33 k (1,330) males and 1.26 k (1,264) females, which is 0.97% of Dehgam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 951 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dehgam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 950 |
| Urban Area | 941 |
| Rural Area | 952 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dehgam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 949 |
| Muslim | 984 |
| Jain | 907 |
| Sikh | 926 |
Dehgam Area & Households
The Total Area of Dehgam Tehsil is 612.19 Square KM, with a population density of 439 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dehgam Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dehgam Tehsil are 92.The Total Number of households in Dehgam Tehsil are 53.76 k(53,763).
Dehgam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dehgam Tehsil, there are about 1.09 Lac (1,08,758) workers, making up nearly 40.5% of the Dehgam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 79.76 k (79,761) are male workers, and about 29.00 k (28,997) are female workers.
Dehgam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,866) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.25 Lac (3,24,653) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,206) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.32 Lac (3,31,592) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.35 Lac (3,34,979) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.38 Lac (3,38,365) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.42 Lac (3,41,751) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.45 Lac (3,44,899) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.48 Lac (3,47,881) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.51 Lac (3,50,862) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.54 Lac (3,53,843) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,824) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.60 Lac (3,59,805) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dehgam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.60 Lac (3,59,805), with a male population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,373) and a female population of 1.73 Lac (1,73,371). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Dehgam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.