Gandhinagar Population in 2025

In 2025, Gandhinagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.78 Lac (6,77,559), indicating a 20.89% increased from Gandhinagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.56 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.22 Lac.

Gandhinagar Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Gandhinagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.85 Lac (6,84,976), projecting a 22.21% increased from Gandhinagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.25 Lac.

Gandhinagar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Gandhinagar Tehsil has a population of 5.60 Lac (5,60,497) with 2.92 Lac (2,92,052) males and 2.68 Lac (2,68,445) females.The sex ratio in Gandhinagar is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gandhinagar Tehsil is 65.02 k (65,021) which is 11.6% of Gandhinagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gandhinagar Tehsil is 840 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gandhinagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gandhinagar District in the state of GUJARAT in India.

5.60 Lac

Total Population

2.92 Lac

Male Population

2.68 Lac

Female Population

Gandhinagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gandhinagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.34 Lac (5,33,934), accounting for 95.26% of the Gandhinagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.78 Lac (2,78,090), and the Hindu female population is around 2.56 Lac (2,55,844).

Gandhinagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gandhinagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 17.72 k (17,722), accounting for 3.16% of the Gandhinagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.23 k (9,230), and the Muslim female population is around 8.49 k (8,492).

Gandhinagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu5,33,93495.26%
Muslim17,7223.16%
Jain2,7190.49%
Christian2,4330.43%
Religion not stated1,9890.35%
Sikh1,3170.23%
Buddhist3440.06%
Other religions and persuasions390.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gandhinagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Gandhinagar Tehsil is 3.60 Lac (3,60,071), with 1.88 Lac (1,88,494) being males and 1.72 Lac (1,71,577) being females, making up 64.24% of the Gandhinagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhinagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Gandhinagar Tehsil is 2.00 Lac (2,00,426), with 1.04 Lac (1,03,558) being males and 96.87 k (96,868) being females, making up 35.76% of the Gandhinagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 936 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhinagar Literacy Rate

Gandhinagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gandhinagar Tehsil is 93.19 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gandhinagar Tehsil is 78.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gandhinagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.53%, while in the rural regions of Gandhinagar Tehsil, it is around 81.82%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gandhinagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.17 93.19 78.62
Urban Area 88.53 94.09 82.5
Rural Area 81.82 91.5 71.61

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gandhinagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 85.92 93.08 78.24
Muslim 89.44 94.81 83.61
Jain 98.74 98.9 98.57
Christian 96.78 97.45 96.09

Gandhinagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gandhinagar Tehsil is 50.45 k (50,448) with 26.38 k (26,380) males and 24.07 k (24,068) females, which is 9% of Gandhinagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhinagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gandhinagar Tehsil is 12.51 k (12,508) with 6.68 k (6,680) males and 5.83 k (5,828) females, which is 2.23% of Gandhinagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 873 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gandhinagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 920
Urban Area 911
Rural Area 936

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gandhinagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 921
Muslim 921
Jain 990
Christian 967

Gandhinagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Gandhinagar Tehsil is 671.32 Square KM, with a population density of 835 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gandhinagar Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Gandhinagar Tehsil are 48.The Total Number of households in Gandhinagar Tehsil are 1.18 Lac(1,18,269).

Gandhinagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gandhinagar Tehsil, there are about 2.04 Lac (2,03,716) workers, making up nearly 36.35% of the Gandhinagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.62 Lac (1,61,527) are male workers, and about 42.19 k (42,189) are female workers.

Gandhinagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 6.78 Lac (6,77,559) 20.89%
2026 6.85 Lac (6,84,976) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 6.92 Lac (6,92,043) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 6.99 Lac (6,99,110) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 7.06 Lac (7,06,177) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 7.13 Lac (7,13,244) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 7.20 Lac (7,19,815) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 7.26 Lac (7,26,037) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 7.32 Lac (7,32,258) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 7.38 Lac (7,38,480) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 7.45 Lac (7,44,701) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 7.51 Lac (7,50,923) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gandhinagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.51 Lac (7,50,923), with a male population of 3.95 Lac (3,95,114) and a female population of 3.56 Lac (3,55,806). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Gandhinagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.19%.

Gandhinagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gandhinagar is 5.60 Lac (5,60,497).

Hindu constitute 95.26% of Gandhinagar population, amounting to approximately 5.34 Lac (5,33,934) people.

Muslim constitute 3.16% of Gandhinagar population, totaling around 17.72 k (17,722) people.

Hindu: 95.26%, Muslim: 3.16%, Jain: 0.49%, Christian: 0.43%, Religion not stated: 0.35%, Sikh: 0.23%, Buddhist: 0.06%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gandhinagar is 50.45 k (9%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 12.51 k (2.23%).

In Gandhinagar, 3.60 Lac (64.24%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.00 Lac (35.76%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gandhinagar is 86.17%, with male literacy at 93.19% and female literacy at 78.62%.

The sex ratio in Gandhinagar is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Gandhinagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.19% up to 2036.