Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Vadodara District

Vadodara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Vadodara District has a population of 41.66 Lac (41,65,626) with 21.54 Lac (21,53,736) males and 20.12 Lac (20,11,890) females.The sex ratio in Vadodara is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Vadodara District is 5.00 Lac (4,99,811) which is 12% of Vadodara District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Vadodara District is 897 females for every 1000 males.

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

41.66 Lac

Toatl Population

21.54 Lac

Male Population

20.12 Lac

Female Population

Vadodara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Vadodara District current estimated population is projected to be 49.77 Lac (49,76,896), indicating a 19.48% increased from Vadodara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 25.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 23.84 Lac.

Vadodara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Vadodara District estimated population is projected to be 50.36 Lac (50,35,634), projecting a 20.89% increased from Vadodara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 26.24 Lac, and the estimated female population is 24.11 Lac.

Vadodara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Vadodara District, with a total Hindu population of 37.14 Lac (37,13,941), accounting for 89.16% of the Vadodara District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.21 Lac (19,21,284), and the Hindu female population is around 17.93 Lac (17,92,657).

Vadodara Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Vadodara District, with a total Muslim population of 3.85 Lac (3,84,579), accounting for 9.23% of the Vadodara District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.98 Lac (1,97,961), and the Muslim female population is around 1.87 Lac (1,86,618).

Vadodara Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu37,13,94189.16%
Muslim3,84,5799.23%
Jain27,6500.66%
Christian23,8130.57%
Sikh9,3400.22%
Religion not stated3,1100.07%
Buddhist2,0690.05%
Other religions and persuasions1,1240.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Vadodara Urban Population

The Urban population of Vadodara District is 20.66 Lac (20,65,771), with 10.76 Lac (10,75,793) being males and 9.90 Lac (9,89,978) being females, making up 49.59% of the Vadodara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Vadodara Rural Population

The Rural population of Vadodara District is 21.00 Lac (20,99,855), with 10.78 Lac (10,77,943) being males and 10.22 Lac (10,21,912) being females, making up 50.41% of the Vadodara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 949 females for every 1000 males.

Vadodara Literacy Rate

Vadodara District has a literacy rate of 78.92% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Vadodara District is 85.39 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Vadodara District is 72.03 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Vadodara District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.74%, while in the rural regions of Vadodara District, it is around 67.84%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Vadodara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.92 85.39 72.03
Urban Area 89.74 93.35 85.85
Rural Area 67.84 77.14 58.07

Literacy Rate by Religion in Vadodara

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 77.77 84.49 70.6
Muslim 87.36 92.36 82.08
Jain 97.22 97.97 96.46
Christian 95.48 96.84 94.08

Vadodara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Vadodara District is 2.22 Lac (2,21,629) with 1.15 Lac (1,14,602) males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,027) females, which is 5.32% of Vadodara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.

Vadodara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Vadodara District is 11.50 Lac (11,49,901) with 5.87 Lac (5,86,665) males and 5.63 Lac (5,63,236) females, which is 27.6% of Vadodara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Vadodara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 935
Urban Area 921
Rural Area 949

Sex Ratio by Religion in Vadodara

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 934
Muslim 943
Jain 976
Christian 969

Vadodara Area & Households

The Total Area of Vadodara District is 7,546 Square KM, with a population density of 552 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Vadodara District are 25 and the Total Number of Villages in Vadodara District are 1,537.The Total Number of households in Vadodara District are 8.77 Lac(8,77,106).

Vadodara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Vadodara District, there are about 16.93 Lac (16,93,473) workers, making up nearly 40.65% of the Vadodara District total population. Out of these, around 12.33 Lac (12,33,312) are male workers, and about 4.60 Lac (4,60,161) are female workers.

Vadodara - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Vadodara district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,75,650, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 41,65,626 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 29.96% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.88%.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.

Vadodara District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 5,75,650 to 41,65,626.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 29.96%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 5.76 Lac ----- ----- 3.01 Lac 2.75 Lac
1911 6.80 Lac 1.04 Lac 18.04742465 3.57 Lac 3.23 Lac
1921 7.36 Lac 56.51 k 8.315919593 3.87 Lac 3.49 Lac
1931 8.57 Lac 1.21 Lac 16.37524625 4.50 Lac 4.06 Lac
1941 10.20 Lac 1.63 Lac 19.02262486 5.37 Lac 4.83 Lac
1951 11.82 Lac 1.62 Lac 15.91507409 6.17 Lac 5.64 Lac
1961 14.90 Lac 3.08 Lac 26.09296808 7.82 Lac 7.08 Lac
1971 19.37 Lac 4.46 Lac 29.95542713 10.19 Lac 9.17 Lac
1981 25.09 Lac 5.73 Lac 29.58436332 13.10 Lac 11.99 Lac
1991 30.38 Lac 5.29 Lac 21.06836171 15.88 Lac 14.50 Lac
2001 36.42 Lac 6.04 Lac 19.86997252 18.97 Lac 17.44 Lac
2011 41.66 Lac 5.24 Lac 14.38364853 21.54 Lac 20.12 Lac

Historical Population of Vadodara by Census Year 1901-2011

Vadodara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 49.77 Lac (49,76,896) 19.48%
2025 50.36 Lac (50,35,634) 20.89% 1.41 %
2026 50.91 Lac (50,90,752) 22.21% 1.32 %
2027 51.43 Lac (51,43,275) 23.47% 1.26 %
2028 51.96 Lac (51,95,798) 24.73% 1.26 %
2029 52.48 Lac (52,48,320) 25.99% 1.26 %
2030 53.01 Lac (53,00,843) 27.25% 1.26 %
2031 53.50 Lac (53,49,678) 28.42% 1.17 %
2032 53.96 Lac (53,95,917) 29.53% 1.11 %
2033 54.42 Lac (54,42,156) 30.64% 1.11 %
2034 54.88 Lac (54,88,395) 31.75% 1.11 %
2035 55.35 Lac (55,34,635) 32.86% 1.11 %
2036 55.81 Lac (55,80,874) 33.97% 1.11 %

Projected estimates indicate that Vadodara District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 55.81 Lac (55,80,874), with a male population of 29.14 Lac (29,13,763) and a female population of 26.67 Lac (26,66,626). This reflects a total growth of 33.97% from Vadodara District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.21%.

Vadodara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Vadodara is 41.66 Lac (41,65,626).

The estimated population of Vadodara in 2024 is approximately 49.77 Lac (49,76,896).

Hindu constitute 89.16% of Vadodara population, amounting to approximately 37.14 Lac (37,13,941) people.

Muslim constitute 9.23% of Vadodara population, totaling around 3.85 Lac (3,84,579) people.

Hindu: 89.16%, Muslim: 9.23%, Jain: 0.66%, Christian: 0.57%, Sikh: 0.22%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Vadodara is 2.22 Lac (5.32%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 11.50 Lac (27.6%).

In Vadodara, 20.66 Lac (49.59%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 21.00 Lac (50.41%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vadodara is 78.92%, with male literacy at 85.39% and female literacy at 72.03%.

The sex ratio in Vadodara is 935 females for every 1000 males.

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