Rajkot Population in 2025
In 2025, Rajkot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 18.54 Lac (18,54,166), indicating a 20.89% increased from Rajkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.75 Lac.
Rajkot Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Rajkot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 18.74 Lac (18,74,461), projecting a 22.21% increased from Rajkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 9.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.85 Lac.
Rajkot Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Rajkot Tehsil has a population of 15.34 Lac (15,33,821) with 8.03 Lac (8,03,343) males and 7.30 Lac (7,30,478) females.The sex ratio in Rajkot is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajkot Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,70,864) which is 11.14% of Rajkot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajkot Tehsil is 842 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajkot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rajkot District in the state of GUJARAT in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Rajkot Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajkot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 13.91 Lac (13,90,910), accounting for 90.68% of the Rajkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.30 Lac (7,30,040), and the Hindu female population is around 6.61 Lac (6,60,870).
Rajkot Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajkot Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.10 Lac (1,10,276), accounting for 7.19% of the Rajkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 56.84 k (56,842), and the Muslim female population is around 53.43 k (53,434).
Rajkot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,90,910 | 90.68% |
| Muslim | 1,10,276 | 7.19% |
| Jain | 25,232 | 1.65% |
| Christian | 3,789 | 0.25% |
| Religion not stated | 1,767 | 0.12% |
| Sikh | 1,021 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 618 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 208 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRajkot Urban Population
The Urban population of Rajkot Tehsil is 13.97 Lac (13,96,514), with 7.33 Lac (7,32,832) being males and 6.64 Lac (6,63,682) being females, making up 91.05% of the Rajkot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Rajkot Rural Population
The Rural population of Rajkot Tehsil is 1.37 Lac (1,37,307), with 70.51 k (70,511) being males and 66.80 k (66,796) being females, making up 8.95% of the Rajkot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Rajkot Literacy Rate
Rajkot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajkot Tehsil is 90.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajkot Tehsil is 81.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajkot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.26%, while in the rural regions of Rajkot Tehsil, it is around 75.58%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajkot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.24 | 90.42 | 81.69 |
| Urban Area | 87.26 | 91.04 | 83.13 |
| Rural Area | 75.58 | 83.79 | 67.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajkot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.22 | 90.4 | 81.65 |
| Muslim | 83.29 | 88.55 | 77.71 |
| Jain | 98.29 | 98.55 | 98.04 |
| Christian | 93.41 | 95.22 | 91.47 |
Rajkot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajkot Tehsil is 1.01 Lac (1,01,437) with 52.18 k (52,176) males and 49.26 k (49,261) females, which is 6.61% of Rajkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Rajkot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajkot Tehsil is 12.41 k (12,410) with 6.45 k (6,453) males and 5.96 k (5,957) females, which is 0.81% of Rajkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajkot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 910 |
| Urban Area | 906 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajkot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 906 |
| Muslim | 941 |
| Jain | 1012 |
| Christian | 938 |
Rajkot Area & Households
The Total Area of Rajkot Tehsil is 1,114.87 Square KM, with a population density of 1,376 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajkot Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajkot Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Rajkot Tehsil are 3.29 Lac(3,28,601).
Rajkot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rajkot Tehsil, there are about 5.55 Lac (5,55,052) workers, making up nearly 36.19% of the Rajkot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.67 Lac (4,67,387) are male workers, and about 87.67 k (87,665) are female workers.
Rajkot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18.54 Lac (18,54,166) | 20.89% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 18.74 Lac (18,74,461) | 22.21% | 1.32 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 18.94 Lac (18,93,800) | 23.47% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 19.13 Lac (19,13,140) | 24.73% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 19.32 Lac (19,32,479) | 25.99% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 19.52 Lac (19,51,819) | 27.25% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 19.70 Lac (19,69,800) | 28.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 19.87 Lac (19,86,826) | 29.53% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 20.04 Lac (20,03,851) | 30.64% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 20.21 Lac (20,20,877) | 31.75% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 20.38 Lac (20,37,903) | 32.86% | 1.11 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 20.55 Lac (20,54,928) | 33.97% | 1.11 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rajkot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.55 Lac (20,54,928), with a male population of 10.87 Lac (10,86,833) and a female population of 9.68 Lac (9,68,200). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Rajkot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.19%.