Banas Kantha Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Banas Kantha district in Gujarat.
Administrative Details of Banas Kantha
Banas Kantha comprises 1,237 villages, of which 1,233 are inhabited and 4 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,60,411, spread across 10,743 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,237(1,233 inhabited • 4 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 5,60,411 |
| Total Area | 10,743 km² |
Banas Kantha Urban & Rural Population
Banas Kantha had 4,14,915 people in urban areas (13.3%) and 27,05,591 people in rural areas (86.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 27,05,591 | 86.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,14,915 | 13.3% |
| Total | 31,20,506 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Banas Kantha
The total population comprises 16,10,379 males (51.6%) and 15,10,127 females (48.4%). The sex ratio is 938 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,93,741 | 2,16,638 | 16,10,379 |
| 👩 Female | 13,11,850 | 1,98,277 | 15,10,127 |
Literacy Rate in Banas Kantha
The literacy rate is 54.64%. Male literacy stands at 65.1% while female literacy is 43.47%, indicating a gender gap of 21.63 percentage points. The total literate population is 17,04,923.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 8,81,639 | 1,66,763 | 10,48,402 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,33,925 | 1,22,596 | 6,56,521 |
| Total Literate | 14,15,564 | 2,89,359 | 17,04,923 |
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About Banas Kantha Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Banas Kantha in Gujarat has a total population of 31,20,506 with a literacy rate of 54.64% and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Banas Kantha district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.