Junagadh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Junagadh District has a population of 27.43 Lac (27,43,082) with 14.04 Lac (14,04,356) males and 13.39 Lac (13,38,726) females.The sex ratio in Junagadh is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Junagadh District is 3.12 Lac (3,11,930) which is 11.37% of Junagadh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Junagadh District is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Junagadh District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Junagadh Population Census 2011
- Junagadh 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
Junagadh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Junagadh District current estimated population is projected to be 32.77 Lac (32,77,307), indicating a 19.48% increased from Junagadh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 16.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 15.86 Lac.
Junagadh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Junagadh District estimated population is projected to be 33.16 Lac (33,15,986), projecting a 20.89% increased from Junagadh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 17.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 16.04 Lac.
Junagadh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Junagadh District, with a total Hindu population of 23.97 Lac (23,97,056), accounting for 87.39% of the Junagadh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.28 Lac (12,28,210), and the Hindu female population is around 11.69 Lac (11,68,846).
Junagadh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Junagadh District, with a total Muslim population of 3.35 Lac (3,34,858), accounting for 12.21% of the Junagadh District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.70 Lac (1,70,387), and the Muslim female population is around 1.64 Lac (1,64,471).
Junagadh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 23,97,056 | 87.39% |
| Muslim | 3,34,858 | 12.21% |
| Jain | 3,841 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 2,586 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 2,263 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 1,291 | 0.05% |
| Sikh | 1,110 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 77 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJunagadh Urban Population
The Urban population of Junagadh District is 9.06 Lac (9,06,412), with 4.64 Lac (4,64,085) being males and 4.42 Lac (4,42,327) being females, making up 33.04% of the Junagadh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Junagadh Rural Population
The Rural population of Junagadh District is 18.37 Lac (18,36,670), with 9.40 Lac (9,40,271) being males and 8.96 Lac (8,96,399) being females, making up 66.96% of the Junagadh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Junagadh Literacy Rate
Junagadh District has a literacy rate of 75.8% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Junagadh District is 84.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Junagadh District is 66.86 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Junagadh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.21%, while in the rural regions of Junagadh District, it is around 72.61%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Junagadh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.8 | 84.38 | 66.86 |
| Urban Area | 82.21 | 88.7 | 75.46 |
| Rural Area | 72.61 | 82.23 | 62.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Junagadh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 76.17 | 84.54 | 67.43 |
| Muslim | 72.69 | 82.95 | 62.11 |
| Jain | 96.76 | 97.43 | 96.07 |
| Christian | 82.7 | 88.5 | 76.61 |
Junagadh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Junagadh District is 2.66 Lac (2,65,793) with 1.36 Lac (1,36,319) males and 1.29 Lac (1,29,474) females, which is 9.69% of Junagadh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Junagadh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Junagadh District is 55.57 k (55,571) with 28.46 k (28,463) males and 27.11 k (27,108) females, which is 2.03% of Junagadh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Junagadh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 954 |
| Urban Area | 954 |
| Rural Area | 954 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Junagadh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Muslim | 966 |
| Jain | 973 |
| Christian | 964 |
Junagadh Area & Households
The Total Area of Junagadh District is 8,831 Square KM, with a population density of 311 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Junagadh District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Junagadh District are 1,029.The Total Number of households in Junagadh District are 5.27 Lac(5,27,326).
Junagadh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Junagadh District, there are about 11.24 Lac (11,23,709) workers, making up nearly 40.97% of the Junagadh District total population. Out of these, around 8.02 Lac (8,01,859) are male workers, and about 3.22 Lac (3,21,850) are female workers.
Junagadh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Junagadh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,15,521, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 27,43,082 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 33.99% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.99%.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.
Junagadh District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,15,521 to 27,43,082.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 33.99%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.16 Lac | ----- | ----- | 2.12 Lac | 2.03 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.59 Lac | 43.31 k | 10.42257792 | 2.34 Lac | 2.25 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.92 Lac | 33.14 k | 7.222734396 | 2.51 Lac | 2.41 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.80 Lac | 87.82 k | 17.85132803 | 2.96 Lac | 2.84 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.30 Lac | 1.50 Lac | 25.82236388 | 3.72 Lac | 3.58 Lac |
| 1951 | 8.30 Lac | 1.00 Lac | 13.74241269 | 4.20 Lac | 4.10 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.51 Lac | 2.21 Lac | 26.67204975 | 5.39 Lac | 5.12 Lac |
| 1971 | 14.08 Lac | 3.57 Lac | 33.99075612 | 7.29 Lac | 6.80 Lac |
| 1981 | 18.14 Lac | 4.05 Lac | 28.78831988 | 9.28 Lac | 8.85 Lac |
| 1991 | 20.91 Lac | 2.77 Lac | 15.29413711 | 10.67 Lac | 10.24 Lac |
| 2001 | 24.48 Lac | 3.57 Lac | 17.07125444 | 12.52 Lac | 11.96 Lac |
| 2011 | 27.43 Lac | 2.95 Lac | 12.04608498 | 14.04 Lac | 13.39 Lac |
Junagadh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.77 Lac (32,77,307) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 33.16 Lac (33,15,986) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 33.52 Lac (33,52,281) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 33.87 Lac (33,86,868) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 34.21 Lac (34,21,454) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 34.56 Lac (34,56,041) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 34.91 Lac (34,90,627) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 35.23 Lac (35,22,785) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 35.53 Lac (35,53,234) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 35.84 Lac (35,83,683) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 36.14 Lac (36,14,131) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 36.45 Lac (36,44,580) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 36.75 Lac (36,75,029) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Junagadh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 36.75 Lac (36,75,029), with a male population of 19.00 Lac (18,99,936) and a female population of 17.74 Lac (17,74,392). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Junagadh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.