Kachchh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kachchh District has a population of 20.92 Lac (20,92,371) with 10.97 Lac (10,96,737) males and 9.96 Lac (9,95,634) females.The sex ratio in Kachchh is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kachchh District is 3.18 Lac (3,18,412) which is 15.22% of Kachchh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kachchh District is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kachchh District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kachchh Population Census 2011
- Kachchh 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
Kachchh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kachchh District current estimated population is projected to be 25.00 Lac (24,99,868), indicating a 19.48% increased from Kachchh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 13.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.80 Lac.
Kachchh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kachchh District estimated population is projected to be 25.29 Lac (25,29,371), projecting a 20.89% increased from Kachchh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 13.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.93 Lac.
Kachchh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kachchh District, with a total Hindu population of 16.09 Lac (16,08,921), accounting for 76.89% of the Kachchh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.49 Lac (8,48,860), and the Hindu female population is around 7.60 Lac (7,60,061).
Kachchh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kachchh District, with a total Muslim population of 4.42 Lac (4,42,355), accounting for 21.14% of the Kachchh District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.26 Lac (2,26,352), and the Muslim female population is around 2.16 Lac (2,16,003).
Kachchh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 16,08,921 | 76.89% |
| Muslim | 4,42,355 | 21.14% |
| Jain | 25,312 | 1.21% |
| Sikh | 6,353 | 0.3% |
| Christian | 6,192 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 2,650 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 490 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 98 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKachchh Urban Population
The Urban population of Kachchh District is 7.29 Lac (7,28,535), with 3.83 Lac (3,83,213) being males and 3.45 Lac (3,45,322) being females, making up 34.82% of the Kachchh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Kachchh Rural Population
The Rural population of Kachchh District is 13.64 Lac (13,63,836), with 7.14 Lac (7,13,524) being males and 6.50 Lac (6,50,312) being females, making up 65.18% of the Kachchh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Kachchh Literacy Rate
Kachchh District has a literacy rate of 70.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kachchh District is 79.4 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kachchh District is 60.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kachchh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 80.83%, while in the rural regions of Kachchh District, it is around 64.92%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kachchh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.59 | 79.4 | 60.87 |
| Urban Area | 80.83 | 87.1 | 73.86 |
| Rural Area | 64.92 | 75.12 | 53.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kachchh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.45 | 81.85 | 64.03 |
| Muslim | 57.65 | 68.21 | 46.63 |
| Jain | 92.7 | 96.47 | 89.13 |
| Sikh | 86.16 | 90.25 | 78.91 |
Kachchh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kachchh District is 2.59 Lac (2,58,859) with 1.33 Lac (1,33,224) males and 1.26 Lac (1,25,635) females, which is 12.37% of Kachchh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 944 females for every 1000 males.
Kachchh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kachchh District is 24.23 k (24,228) with 12.83 k (12,825) males and 11.40 k (11,403) females, which is 1.16% of Kachchh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kachchh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 908 |
| Urban Area | 902 |
| Rural Area | 912 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kachchh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 896 |
| Muslim | 955 |
| Jain | 1044 |
| Sikh | 583 |
Kachchh Area & Households
The Total Area of Kachchh District is 45,674 Square KM, with a population density of 46 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kachchh District are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Kachchh District are 924.The Total Number of households in Kachchh District are 4.46 Lac(4,45,672).
Kachchh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kachchh District, there are about 7.76 Lac (7,76,228) workers, making up nearly 37.1% of the Kachchh District total population. Out of these, around 6.25 Lac (6,24,704) are male workers, and about 1.52 Lac (1,51,524) are female workers.
Kachchh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kachchh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,88,022, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 20,92,371 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 32.16% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 14.76%.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.
Kachchh District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,88,022 to 20,92,371.
- The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 32.16%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.88 Lac | ----- | ----- | 2.45 Lac | 2.43 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.13 Lac | 25.41 k | 5.206117757 | 2.52 Lac | 2.61 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.85 Lac | -28.88 k | -5.625315282 | 2.35 Lac | 2.49 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.20 Lac | 35.95 k | 7.419094536 | 2.52 Lac | 2.69 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.08 Lac | -12.62 k | -2.423841874 | 2.42 Lac | 2.65 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.68 Lac | 59.73 k | 11.75986453 | 2.73 Lac | 2.95 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.96 Lac | 1.29 Lac | 22.69778685 | 3.41 Lac | 3.55 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.50 Lac | 1.53 Lac | 22.0161105 | 4.22 Lac | 4.28 Lac |
| 1981 | 10.50 Lac | 2.00 Lac | 23.58193815 | 5.25 Lac | 5.25 Lac |
| 1991 | 12.63 Lac | 2.12 Lac | 20.22032812 | 6.43 Lac | 6.20 Lac |
| 2001 | 15.83 Lac | 3.21 Lac | 25.40326509 | 8.15 Lac | 7.68 Lac |
| 2011 | 20.92 Lac | 5.09 Lac | 32.15878981 | 10.97 Lac | 9.96 Lac |
Kachchh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.00 Lac (24,99,868) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 25.29 Lac (25,29,371) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 25.57 Lac (25,57,057) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 25.83 Lac (25,83,439) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 26.10 Lac (26,09,821) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 26.36 Lac (26,36,203) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 26.63 Lac (26,62,585) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 26.87 Lac (26,87,114) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 27.10 Lac (27,10,340) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 27.34 Lac (27,33,565) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 27.57 Lac (27,56,791) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 27.80 Lac (27,80,017) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 28.03 Lac (28,03,242) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kachchh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 28.03 Lac (28,03,242), with a male population of 14.84 Lac (14,83,762) and a female population of 13.20 Lac (13,19,647). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Kachchh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.