Wadhwan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wadhwan Tehsil has a population of 3.59 Lac (3,59,325) with 1.86 Lac (1,86,434) males and 1.73 Lac (1,72,891) females.The sex ratio in Wadhwan is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wadhwan Tehsil is 40.12 k (40,115) which is 11.16% of Wadhwan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wadhwan Tehsil is 874 females for every 1000 males.

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

3.59 Lac

Toatl Population

1.86 Lac

Male Population

1.73 Lac

Female Population

Wadhwan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wadhwan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.29 Lac (4,29,305), indicating a 19.48% increased from Wadhwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.05 Lac.

Wadhwan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wadhwan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.34 Lac (4,34,372), projecting a 20.89% increased from Wadhwan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.07 Lac.

Wadhwan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Wadhwan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.07 Lac (3,06,838), accounting for 85.39% of the Wadhwan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.60 Lac (1,59,696), and the Hindu female population is around 1.47 Lac (1,47,142).

Wadhwan Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Wadhwan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 34.66 k (34,660), accounting for 9.65% of the Wadhwan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.60 k (17,602), and the Muslim female population is around 17.06 k (17,058).

Wadhwan Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,06,83885.39%
Muslim34,6609.65%
Jain16,7024.65%
Christian5290.15%
Religion not stated2880.08%
Sikh1470.04%
Other religions and persuasions820.02%
Buddhist790.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Wadhwan Urban Population

The Urban population of Wadhwan Tehsil is 2.54 Lac (2,53,606), with 1.32 Lac (1,32,114) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,492) being females, making up 70.58% of the Wadhwan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Wadhwan Rural Population

The Rural population of Wadhwan Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,05,719), with 54.32 k (54,320) being males and 51.40 k (51,399) being females, making up 29.42% of the Wadhwan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Wadhwan Literacy Rate

Wadhwan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.22% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wadhwan Tehsil is 89.03 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wadhwan Tehsil is 72.87 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Wadhwan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.5%, while in the rural regions of Wadhwan Tehsil, it is around 73.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wadhwan

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.22 89.03 72.87
Urban Area 84.5 90.75 77.74
Rural Area 73.19 84.74 61.12

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wadhwan

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.17 88.47 71.23
Muslim 81.8 88.99 74.43
Jain 98.24 99.05 97.4
Christian 90.5 92.71 88.19

Wadhwan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Wadhwan Tehsil is 36.22 k (36,220) with 18.87 k (18,874) males and 17.35 k (17,346) females, which is 10.08% of Wadhwan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.

Wadhwan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wadhwan Tehsil is 1.58 k (1,575) with 809 (809) males and 766 (766) females, which is 0.44% of Wadhwan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wadhwan

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 928
Urban Area 920
Rural Area 947

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wadhwan

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 922
Muslim 970
Jain 955
Christian 945

Wadhwan Area & Households

The Total Area of Wadhwan Tehsil is 800.3 Square KM, with a population density of 449 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wadhwan Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Wadhwan Tehsil are 45.The Total Number of households in Wadhwan Tehsil are 74.29 k(74,287).

Wadhwan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wadhwan Tehsil, there are about 1.33 Lac (1,33,092) workers, making up nearly 37.04% of the Wadhwan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.04 Lac (1,03,803) are male workers, and about 29.29 k (29,289) are female workers.

Wadhwan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.29 Lac (4,29,305) 19.48%
2025 4.34 Lac (4,34,372) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 4.39 Lac (4,39,126) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 4.44 Lac (4,43,657) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 4.48 Lac (4,48,188) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 4.53 Lac (4,52,718) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 4.57 Lac (4,57,249) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 4.61 Lac (4,61,461) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 4.65 Lac (4,65,450) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 4.69 Lac (4,69,438) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 4.73 Lac (4,73,427) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 4.77 Lac (4,77,416) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 4.81 Lac (4,81,404) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Wadhwan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.81 Lac (4,81,404), with a male population of 2.52 Lac (2,52,225) and a female population of 2.29 Lac (2,29,156). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Wadhwan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.

Wadhwan Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Wadhwan is 3.59 Lac (3,59,325).

The estimated population of Wadhwan in 2024 is approximately 4.29 Lac (4,29,305).

Hindu constitute 85.39% of Wadhwan population, amounting to approximately 3.07 Lac (3,06,838) people.

Muslim constitute 9.65% of Wadhwan population, totaling around 34.66 k (34,660) people.

Hindu: 85.39%, Muslim: 9.65%, Jain: 4.65%, Christian: 0.15%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Sikh: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Wadhwan is 36.22 k (10.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.58 k (0.44%).

In Wadhwan, 2.54 Lac (70.58%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.06 Lac (29.42%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wadhwan is 81.22%, with male literacy at 89.03% and female literacy at 72.87%.

The sex ratio in Wadhwan is 928 females for every 1000 males.

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