Unjha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Unjha Tehsil has a population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,539) with 91.09 k (91,093) males and 84.45 k (84,446) females.The sex ratio in Unjha is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Unjha Tehsil is 18.40 k (18,399) which is 10.48% of Unjha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Unjha Tehsil is 810 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.76 Lac

Toatl Population

91.09 k

Male Population

84.45 k

Female Population

Unjha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Unjha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.10 Lac (2,09,726), indicating a 19.48% increased from Unjha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.10 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.00 Lac.

Unjha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Unjha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.12 Lac (2,12,202), projecting a 20.89% increased from Unjha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.11 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.01 Lac.

Unjha Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Unjha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.67 Lac (1,67,285), accounting for 95.3% of the Unjha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.90 k (86,897), and the Hindu female population is around 80.39 k (80,388).

Unjha Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Unjha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.65 k (6,648), accounting for 3.79% of the Unjha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.36 k (3,356), and the Muslim female population is around 3.29 k (3,292).

Unjha Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,67,28595.3%
Muslim6,6483.79%
Jain1,3140.75%
Christian980.06%
Sikh930.05%
Religion not stated810.05%
Other religions and persuasions110.01%
Buddhist90.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Unjha Urban Population

The Urban population of Unjha Tehsil is 57.11 k (57,108), with 29.77 k (29,767) being males and 27.34 k (27,341) being females, making up 32.53% of the Unjha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 919 females for every 1000 males.

Unjha Rural Population

The Rural population of Unjha Tehsil is 1.18 Lac (1,18,431), with 61.33 k (61,326) being males and 57.11 k (57,105) being females, making up 67.47% of the Unjha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Unjha Literacy Rate

Unjha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Unjha Tehsil is 94.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Unjha Tehsil is 82.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Unjha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.75%, while in the rural regions of Unjha Tehsil, it is around 87.88%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Unjha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 88.82 94.38 82.92
Urban Area 90.75 94.68 86.57
Rural Area 87.88 94.23 81.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Unjha

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.9 94.37 83.08
Muslim 85.01 93.82 76.01
Jain 98.03 98.73 97.29
Christian 84.52 93.33 74.36

Unjha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Unjha Tehsil is 13.95 k (13,948) with 7.23 k (7,225) males and 6.72 k (6,723) females, which is 7.95% of Unjha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 931 females for every 1000 males.

Unjha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Unjha Tehsil is 708 (708) with 373 (373) males and 335 (335) females, which is 0.4% of Unjha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Unjha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 928
Urban Area 919
Rural Area 932

Sex Ratio by Religion in Unjha

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 926
Muslim 981
Jain 927
Christian 850

Unjha Area & Households

The Total Area of Unjha Tehsil is 313.85 Square KM, with a population density of 559 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Unjha Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Unjha Tehsil are 31.The Total Number of households in Unjha Tehsil are 38.15 k(38,151).

Unjha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Unjha Tehsil, there are about 70.55 k (70,551) workers, making up nearly 40.19% of the Unjha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.65 k (51,647) are male workers, and about 18.90 k (18,904) are female workers.

Unjha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.10 Lac (2,09,726) 19.48%
2025 2.12 Lac (2,12,202) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 2.15 Lac (2,14,524) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 2.17 Lac (2,16,737) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 2.19 Lac (2,18,951) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 2.21 Lac (2,21,164) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 2.23 Lac (2,23,377) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 2.25 Lac (2,25,435) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 2.27 Lac (2,27,384) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 2.29 Lac (2,29,332) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 2.31 Lac (2,31,281) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 2.33 Lac (2,33,229) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 2.35 Lac (2,35,178) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Unjha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.35 Lac (2,35,178), with a male population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,239) and a female population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,928). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Unjha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.

Unjha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Unjha is 1.76 Lac (1,75,539).

The estimated population of Unjha in 2024 is approximately 2.10 Lac (2,09,726).

Hindu constitute 95.3% of Unjha population, amounting to approximately 1.67 Lac (1,67,285) people.

Muslim constitute 3.79% of Unjha population, totaling around 6.65 k (6,648) people.

Hindu: 95.3%, Muslim: 3.79%, Jain: 0.75%, Christian: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.05%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Unjha is 13.95 k (7.95%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 708 (0.4%).

In Unjha, 57.11 k (32.53%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.18 Lac (67.47%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Unjha is 88.82%, with male literacy at 94.38% and female literacy at 82.92%.

The sex ratio in Unjha is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Unjha population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.21% up to 2036.