Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Rajkot District

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.

38.05 Lac

Toatl Population

19.74 Lac

Male Population

18.30 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu33,97,40689.3%
Muslim3,61,3889.5%
Jain33,5910.88%
Christian5,4780.14%
Religion not stated3,3380.09%
Sikh1,9180.05%
Buddhist1,1700.03%
Other religions and persuasions2690.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajkot 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

Historical Population of Rajkot by Census Year 1901-2011

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 1.21%.

Rajkot Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajkot is 38.05 Lac (38,04,558).

The estimated population of Rajkot in 2024 is approximately 45.46 Lac (45,45,508).

Hindu constitute 89.3% of Rajkot population, amounting to approximately 33.97 Lac (33,97,406) people.

Muslim constitute 9.5% of Rajkot population, totaling around 3.61 Lac (3,61,388) people.

Hindu: 89.3%, Muslim: 9.5%, Jain: 0.88%, Christian: 0.14%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajkot is 2.90 Lac (7.63%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 24.02 k (0.63%).

In Rajkot, 22.14 Lac (58.19%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 15.91 Lac (41.81%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajkot is 80.96%, with male literacy at 87.07% and female literacy at 74.43%.

The sex ratio in Rajkot is 927 females for every 1000 males.

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