Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Sabar Kantha District

Sabar Kantha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sabar Kantha District has a population of 24.29 Lac (24,28,589) with 12.44 Lac (12,44,231) males and 11.84 Lac (11,84,358) females.The sex ratio in Sabar Kantha is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sabar Kantha District is 3.45 Lac (3,45,490) which is 14.23% of Sabar Kantha District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sabar Kantha District is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sabar Kantha District is listed as part of GUJARAT State in INDIA.

24.29 Lac

Toatl Population

12.44 Lac

Male Population

11.84 Lac

Female Population

Sabar Kantha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sabar Kantha District current estimated population is projected to be 29.02 Lac (29,01,565), indicating a 19.48% increased from Sabar Kantha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.03 Lac.

Sabar Kantha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sabar Kantha District estimated population is projected to be 29.36 Lac (29,35,810), projecting a 20.89% increased from Sabar Kantha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.19 Lac.

Sabar Kantha Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sabar Kantha District, with a total Hindu population of 22.61 Lac (22,60,560), accounting for 93.08% of the Sabar Kantha District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.59 Lac (11,58,715), and the Hindu female population is around 11.02 Lac (11,01,845).

Sabar Kantha Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sabar Kantha District, with a total Muslim population of 1.49 Lac (1,48,563), accounting for 6.12% of the Sabar Kantha District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 75.50 k (75,495), and the Muslim female population is around 73.07 k (73,068).

Sabar Kantha Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu22,60,56093.08%
Muslim1,48,5636.12%
Jain11,1100.46%
Christian6,3750.26%
Religion not stated1,1470.05%
Sikh6140.03%
Buddhist1680.01%
Other religions and persuasions520%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sabar Kantha Urban Population

The Urban population of Sabar Kantha District is 3.64 Lac (3,63,720), with 1.88 Lac (1,88,090) being males and 1.76 Lac (1,75,630) being females, making up 14.98% of the Sabar Kantha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Sabar Kantha Rural Population

The Rural population of Sabar Kantha District is 20.65 Lac (20,64,869), with 10.56 Lac (10,56,141) being males and 10.09 Lac (10,08,728) being females, making up 85.02% of the Sabar Kantha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Sabar Kantha Literacy Rate

Sabar Kantha District has a literacy rate of 75.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sabar Kantha District is 86.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sabar Kantha District is 64.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sabar Kantha District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.58%, while in the rural regions of Sabar Kantha District, it is around 74.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sabar Kantha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.79 86.44 64.69
Urban Area 84.58 91.18 77.59
Rural Area 74.19 85.57 62.37

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sabar Kantha

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 74.87 85.89 63.39
Muslim 87.33 93.58 80.93
Jain 96.83 98.34 95.26
Christian 89.85 94.58 84.99

Sabar Kantha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sabar Kantha District is 1.88 Lac (1,87,685) with 96.53 k (96,527) males and 91.16 k (91,158) females, which is 7.73% of Sabar Kantha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Sabar Kantha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sabar Kantha District is 5.42 Lac (5,42,156) with 2.73 Lac (2,72,531) males and 2.70 Lac (2,69,625) females, which is 22.32% of Sabar Kantha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sabar Kantha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 952
Urban Area 934
Rural Area 956

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sabar Kantha

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 951
Muslim 968
Jain 956
Christian 965

Sabar Kantha Area & Households

The Total Area of Sabar Kantha District is 7,394 Square KM, with a population density of 328 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sabar Kantha District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Sabar Kantha District are 1,376.The Total Number of households in Sabar Kantha District are 4.81 Lac(4,81,414).

Sabar Kantha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sabar Kantha District, there are about 10.85 Lac (10,84,878) workers, making up nearly 44.67% of the Sabar Kantha District total population. Out of these, around 6.81 Lac (6,81,435) are male workers, and about 4.03 Lac (4,03,443) are female workers.

Sabar Kantha - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Sabar Kantha district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,29,865, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 24,28,589 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 34.29% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 20.09%.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.

Sabar Kantha District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,29,865 to 24,28,589.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 34.29%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 3.30 Lac ----- ----- 1.65 Lac 1.65 Lac
1911 3.74 Lac 43.95 k 13.32272293 1.89 Lac 1.85 Lac
1921 4.12 Lac 38.23 k 10.22813607 2.07 Lac 2.05 Lac
1931 4.89 Lac 77.01 k 18.68966086 2.49 Lac 2.40 Lac
1941 5.73 Lac 83.89 k 17.15386377 2.91 Lac 2.82 Lac
1951 6.84 Lac 1.11 Lac 19.38552888 3.47 Lac 3.37 Lac
1961 9.19 Lac 2.35 Lac 34.29300734 4.70 Lac 4.48 Lac
1971 11.88 Lac 2.69 Lac 29.28955015 6.05 Lac 5.83 Lac
1981 15.02 Lac 3.15 Lac 26.49353296 7.60 Lac 7.42 Lac
1991 17.61 Lac 2.59 Lac 17.22723533 8.96 Lac 8.65 Lac
2001 20.83 Lac 3.21 Lac 18.25265774 10.70 Lac 10.13 Lac
2011 24.29 Lac 3.46 Lac 16.61718361 12.44 Lac 11.84 Lac

Historical Population of Sabar Kantha by Census Year 1901-2011

Sabar Kantha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 29.02 Lac (29,01,565) 19.48%
2025 29.36 Lac (29,35,810) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 29.68 Lac (29,67,944) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 29.99 Lac (29,98,565) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 30.29 Lac (30,29,186) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 30.60 Lac (30,59,808) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 30.90 Lac (30,90,429) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 31.19 Lac (31,18,900) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 31.46 Lac (31,45,857) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 31.73 Lac (31,72,815) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 32.00 Lac (31,99,773) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 32.27 Lac (32,26,731) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 32.54 Lac (32,53,689) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sabar Kantha District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 32.54 Lac (32,53,689), with a male population of 16.83 Lac (16,83,305) and a female population of 15.70 Lac (15,69,788). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Sabar Kantha District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.36%.