Wankaner Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wankaner Tehsil has a population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,065) with 1.12 Lac (1,11,725) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,340) females.The sex ratio in Wankaner is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wankaner Tehsil is 32.33 k (32,329) which is 14.76% of Wankaner Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wankaner Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.

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

Wankaner Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wankaner Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.62 Lac (2,61,729), indicating a 19.48% increased from Wankaner's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.

Wankaner Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wankaner Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.65 Lac (2,64,818), projecting a 20.89% increased from Wankaner's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.29 Lac.

Wankaner Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Wankaner Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,930), accounting for 66.61% of the Wankaner Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 75.23 k (75,234), and the Hindu female population is around 70.70 k (70,696).

Wankaner Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Wankaner Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 71.61 k (71,606), accounting for 32.69% of the Wankaner Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 35.71 k (35,708), and the Muslim female population is around 35.90 k (35,898).

Wankaner Religion Wise Population

Wankaner Urban Population

The Urban population of Wankaner Tehsil is 52.79 k (52,787), with 27.21 k (27,212) being males and 25.58 k (25,575) being females, making up 24.1% of the Wankaner total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 940 females for every 1000 males.

Wankaner Rural Population

The Rural population of Wankaner Tehsil is 1.66 Lac (1,66,278), with 84.51 k (84,513) being males and 81.77 k (81,765) being females, making up 75.9% of the Wankaner total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Wankaner Literacy Rate

Wankaner Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wankaner Tehsil is 84.32 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wankaner Tehsil is 63.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Wankaner Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.07%, while in the rural regions of Wankaner Tehsil, it is around 71.66%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wankaner

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	74.24	84.32	63.83
Urban Area	82.07	88.87	74.88
Rural Area	71.66	82.8	60.23

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wankaner

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	70.24	80.3	59.6
Muslim	81.66	92.27	71.21
Jain	97.43	97.75	97.1
Christian	83.97	91.8	77.14

Wankaner Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wankaner Tehsil is 11.20 k (11,201) with 5.72 k (5,720) males and 5.48 k (5,481) females, which is 5.11% of Wankaner Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Wankaner Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wankaner Tehsil is 915 (915) with 464 (464) males and 451 (451) females, which is 0.42% of Wankaner Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wankaner

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	961
Urban Area	940
Rural Area	968

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wankaner

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	940
Muslim	1006
Jain	948
Christian	1195

Wankaner Area & Households

The Total Area of Wankaner Tehsil is 1,127.79 Square KM, with a population density of 194 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wankaner Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Wankaner Tehsil are 99.The Total Number of households in Wankaner Tehsil are 40.49 k(40,489).

Wankaner Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wankaner Tehsil, there are about 89.74 k (89,735) workers, making up nearly 40.96% of the Wankaner Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 63.87 k (63,869) are male workers, and about 25.87 k (25,866) are female workers.

Wankaner - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Wankaner Census Frequently Asked Questions