Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Gujarat.
Total Population
6,04,39,692
Male
3,14,91,260
52.1%
Female
2,89,48,432
47.9%
Sex Ratio
919
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
67.99%
Density
308
per km²
Administrative Details of Gujarat
Gujarat comprises 18,225 villages, of which 17,843 are inhabited and 382 are uninhabited. There are 348 urban towns in Gujarat. The total number of households stands at 1,22,48,428, spread across 1,96,244 square kilometers.
Villages
18,225(17,843 inhabited • 382 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
348
Households
1,22,48,428
Total Area
1,96,244 km²
Gujarat Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Gujarat had 2,57,45,083 people in urban areas (42.6%) and 3,46,94,609 people in rural areas (57.4%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
3,46,94,609
57.4%
🏙️ Urban
2,57,45,083
42.6%
Total
6,04,39,692
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population3,46,94,609
Urban Population2,57,45,083
Gender Distribution in Gujarat
The total population of Gujarat comprises 3,14,91,260 males (52.1%) and 2,89,48,432 females (47.9%). The sex ratio in Gujarat is 919 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
1,77,99,159
1,36,92,101
3,14,91,260
👩 Female
1,68,95,450
1,20,52,982
2,89,48,432
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population3,14,91,260
52.1% of total
Female Population2,89,48,432
47.9% of total
Literacy Rate in Gujarat
The literacy rate in Gujarat is 67.99% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 74.54% while female literacy is 60.86%, indicating a gender gap of 13.68 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,10,93,358.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
1,24,67,643
1,10,07,230
2,34,74,873
Literate (Female)
89,53,199
86,65,286
1,76,18,485
Total Literate
2,14,20,842
1,96,72,516
4,10,93,358
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate74.54%
Female Literacy Rate60.86%
Gujarat District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Gujarat has 26 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
According to Census 2011, Gujarat has a total population of 6,04,39,692. This includes 3,46,94,609 people in rural areas and 2,57,45,083 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Gujarat?▼
Gujarat has 3,14,91,260 males (52.1%) and 2,89,48,432 females (47.9%).
What is the sex ratio of Gujarat?▼
The sex ratio of Gujarat is 919 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 919 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Gujarat?▼
Gujarat has an overall literacy rate of 67.99%. The male literacy rate is 74.54% and the female literacy rate is 60.86%. Total literate population is 4,10,93,358.
What is the total area of Gujarat?▼
Gujarat covers a total area of 1,96,244 square kilometers with a population density of 308 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Gujarat?▼
Gujarat comprises 26 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Gujarat?▼
Gujarat has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 40,74,447 (6.74% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 89,17,174 (14.75% of total).
About Gujarat Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gujarat has a total population of 6,04,39,692 with a literacy rate of 67.99% and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1000 males.
Gujarat comprises 26 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Gujarat including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.