Rajkot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rajkot District has a population of 38.05 Lac (38,04,558) with 19.74 Lac (19,74,445) males and 18.30 Lac (18,30,113) females.The sex ratio in Rajkot is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajkot District is 4.39 Lac (4,38,580) which is 11.53% of Rajkot District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajkot District is 863 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Rajkot District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Rajkot Population Census 2011
- Rajkot 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
Rajkot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rajkot District current estimated population is projected to be 45.46 Lac (45,45,508), indicating a 19.48% increased from Rajkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 23.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.69 Lac.
Rajkot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rajkot District estimated population is projected to be 45.99 Lac (45,99,155), projecting a 20.89% increased from Rajkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 24.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 21.93 Lac.
Rajkot Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajkot District, with a total Hindu population of 33.97 Lac (33,97,406), accounting for 89.3% of the Rajkot District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.68 Lac (17,67,568), and the Hindu female population is around 16.30 Lac (16,29,838).
Rajkot Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajkot District, with a total Muslim population of 3.61 Lac (3,61,388), accounting for 9.5% of the Rajkot District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.84 Lac (1,83,542), and the Muslim female population is around 1.78 Lac (1,77,846).
Rajkot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 33,97,406 | 89.3% |
| Muslim | 3,61,388 | 9.5% |
| Jain | 33,591 | 0.88% |
| Christian | 5,478 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 3,338 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 1,918 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 1,170 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 269 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRajkot Urban Population
The Urban population of Rajkot District is 22.14 Lac (22,14,050), with 11.58 Lac (11,58,181) being males and 10.56 Lac (10,55,869) being females, making up 58.19% of the Rajkot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 912 females for every 1000 males.
Rajkot Rural Population
The Rural population of Rajkot District is 15.91 Lac (15,90,508), with 8.16 Lac (8,16,264) being males and 7.74 Lac (7,74,244) being females, making up 41.81% of the Rajkot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.
Rajkot Literacy Rate
Rajkot District has a literacy rate of 80.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajkot District is 87.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajkot District is 74.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajkot District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.44%, while in the rural regions of Rajkot District, it is around 74.65%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajkot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.96 | 87.07 | 74.43 |
| Urban Area | 85.44 | 89.9 | 80.6 |
| Rural Area | 74.65 | 83.01 | 65.93 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajkot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.97 | 87 | 74.49 |
| Muslim | 79.01 | 86.53 | 71.32 |
| Jain | 97.99 | 98.43 | 97.54 |
| Christian | 90 | 92.71 | 87.02 |
Rajkot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajkot District is 2.90 Lac (2,90,169) with 1.50 Lac (1,49,782) males and 1.40 Lac (1,40,387) females, which is 7.63% of Rajkot District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Rajkot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajkot District is 24.02 k (24,017) with 12.50 k (12,504) males and 11.51 k (11,513) females, which is 0.63% of Rajkot District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajkot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 912 |
| Rural Area | 949 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajkot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 923 |
| Muslim | 969 |
| Jain | 998 |
| Christian | 923 |
Rajkot Area & Households
The Total Area of Rajkot District is 11,198 Square KM, with a population density of 340 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajkot District are 23 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajkot District are 835.The Total Number of households in Rajkot District are 7.87 Lac(7,86,586).
Rajkot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rajkot District, there are about 14.79 Lac (14,79,050) workers, making up nearly 38.88% of the Rajkot District total population. Out of these, around 11.59 Lac (11,59,480) are male workers, and about 3.20 Lac (3,19,570) are female workers.
Rajkot - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Rajkot district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,00,686, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 38,04,558 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 34.39% 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 20.59%.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.
Rajkot District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 5,00,686 to 38,04,558.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 34.39%.
- 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 | 5.01 Lac | ----- | ----- | 2.54 Lac | 2.46 Lac |
| 1911 | 5.90 Lac | 89.70 k | 17.91601922 | 2.98 Lac | 2.92 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.87 Lac | -3.83 k | -0.648386064 | 2.96 Lac | 2.91 Lac |
| 1931 | 6.79 Lac | 92.26 k | 15.72879888 | 3.44 Lac | 3.35 Lac |
| 1941 | 8.00 Lac | 1.21 Lac | 17.83138387 | 4.04 Lac | 3.95 Lac |
| 1951 | 9.30 Lac | 1.30 Lac | 16.27291174 | 4.68 Lac | 4.62 Lac |
| 1961 | 12.09 Lac | 2.78 Lac | 29.94492615 | 6.16 Lac | 5.93 Lac |
| 1971 | 16.24 Lac | 4.16 Lac | 34.38530962 | 8.34 Lac | 7.90 Lac |
| 1981 | 20.93 Lac | 4.69 Lac | 28.87938466 | 10.75 Lac | 10.18 Lac |
| 1991 | 25.14 Lac | 4.21 Lac | 20.11510233 | 12.92 Lac | 12.22 Lac |
| 2001 | 31.70 Lac | 6.56 Lac | 26.08302222 | 16.42 Lac | 15.28 Lac |
| 2011 | 38.05 Lac | 6.35 Lac | 20.02210809 | 19.74 Lac | 18.30 Lac |
Rajkot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.46 Lac (45,45,508) | 19.48% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 45.99 Lac (45,99,155) | 20.89% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 46.49 Lac (46,49,496) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 46.97 Lac (46,97,466) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 47.45 Lac (47,45,436) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 47.93 Lac (47,93,407) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 48.41 Lac (48,41,377) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 48.86 Lac (48,85,979) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 49.28 Lac (49,28,210) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 49.70 Lac (49,70,441) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 50.13 Lac (50,12,673) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 50.55 Lac (50,54,904) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 50.97 Lac (50,97,135) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rajkot District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 50.97 Lac (50,97,135), with a male population of 26.71 Lac (26,71,202) and a female population of 24.26 Lac (24,25,693). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Rajkot District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.36%.