Gandhidham Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gandhidham Tehsil has a population of 3.27 Lac (3,27,166) with 1.74 Lac (1,74,343) males and 1.53 Lac (1,52,823) females.The sex ratio in Gandhidham is 877, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gandhidham Tehsil is 45.53 k (45,533) which is 13.92% of Gandhidham Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gandhidham Tehsil is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gandhidham Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kachchh District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
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Gandhidham Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gandhidham Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.91 Lac (3,90,883), indicating a 19.48% increased from Gandhidham's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.81 Lac.
Gandhidham Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gandhidham Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.95 Lac (3,95,496), projecting a 20.89% increased from Gandhidham's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.83 Lac.
Gandhidham Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gandhidham Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.82 Lac (2,81,860), accounting for 86.15% of the Gandhidham Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.51 Lac (1,50,689), and the Hindu female population is around 1.31 Lac (1,31,171).
Gandhidham Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gandhidham Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 36.36 k (36,355), accounting for 11.11% of the Gandhidham Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 18.99 k (18,987), and the Muslim female population is around 17.37 k (17,368).
Gandhidham Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,81,860 | 86.15% |
| Muslim | 36,355 | 11.11% |
| Christian | 3,368 | 1.03% |
| Jain | 3,185 | 0.97% |
| Sikh | 1,597 | 0.49% |
| Religion not stated | 550 | 0.17% |
| Buddhist | 196 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 55 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGandhidham Urban Population
The Urban population of Gandhidham Tehsil is 2.88 Lac (2,88,185), with 1.54 Lac (1,53,886) being males and 1.34 Lac (1,34,299) being females, making up 88.09% of the Gandhidham total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Gandhidham Rural Population
The Rural population of Gandhidham Tehsil is 38.98 k (38,981), with 20.46 k (20,457) being males and 18.52 k (18,524) being females, making up 11.91% of the Gandhidham total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Gandhidham Literacy Rate
Gandhidham Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.92% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gandhidham Tehsil is 84.91 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gandhidham Tehsil is 69.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gandhidham Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.83%, while in the rural regions of Gandhidham Tehsil, it is around 63.1%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gandhidham
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.92 | 84.91 | 69.9 |
| Urban Area | 79.83 | 86.33 | 72.36 |
| Rural Area | 63.1 | 73.76 | 51.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gandhidham
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.6 | 87.19 | 72.99 |
| Muslim | 51.88 | 63.14 | 39.58 |
| Christian | 91.26 | 93.55 | 88.84 |
| Jain | 97.81 | 98.6 | 97.02 |
Gandhidham Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gandhidham Tehsil is 58.78 k (58,783) with 30.54 k (30,539) males and 28.24 k (28,244) females, which is 17.97% of Gandhidham Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Gandhidham Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gandhidham Tehsil is 5.96 k (5,963) with 3.18 k (3,182) males and 2.78 k (2,781) females, which is 1.82% of Gandhidham Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gandhidham
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 877 |
| Urban Area | 873 |
| Rural Area | 906 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gandhidham
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 871 |
| Muslim | 915 |
| Christian | 945 |
| Jain | 1010 |
Gandhidham Area & Households
The Total Area of Gandhidham Tehsil is 216.88 Square KM, with a population density of 1,509 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gandhidham Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Gandhidham Tehsil are 6.The Total Number of households in Gandhidham Tehsil are 71.45 k(71,447).
Gandhidham Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gandhidham Tehsil, there are about 1.17 Lac (1,17,462) workers, making up nearly 35.9% of the Gandhidham Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.01 Lac (1,01,005) are male workers, and about 16.46 k (16,457) are female workers.
Gandhidham - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.91 Lac (3,90,883) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.95 Lac (3,95,496) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.00 Lac (3,99,825) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.04 Lac (4,03,950) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.08 Lac (4,08,076) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.12 Lac (4,12,201) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.16 Lac (4,16,326) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.20 Lac (4,20,161) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.24 Lac (4,23,793) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.27 Lac (4,27,424) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.31 Lac (4,31,056) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.35 Lac (4,34,688) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,319) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gandhidham Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.38 Lac (4,38,319), with a male population of 2.36 Lac (2,35,867) and a female population of 2.03 Lac (2,02,557). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Gandhidham Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.