Bhavnagar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bhavnagar district in Gujarat.
Administrative Details of Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar comprises 793 villages, of which 783 are inhabited and 10 are uninhabited. There are 21 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,38,605, spread across 10,034 square kilometers.
| Villages | 793(783 inhabited • 10 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 21 |
| Households | 5,38,605 |
| Total Area | 10,034 km² |
Bhavnagar Urban & Rural Population
Bhavnagar had 11,82,401 people in urban areas (41.1%) and 16,97,964 people in rural areas (58.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,97,964 | 58.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 11,82,401 | 41.1% |
| Total | 28,80,365 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bhavnagar
The total population comprises 14,90,201 males (51.7%) and 13,90,164 females (48.3%). The sex ratio is 933 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,68,833 | 6,21,368 | 14,90,201 |
| 👩 Female | 8,29,131 | 5,61,033 | 13,90,164 |
Literacy Rate in Bhavnagar
The literacy rate is 65.52%. Male literacy stands at 72.97% while female literacy is 57.54%, indicating a gender gap of 15.43 percentage points. The total literate population is 18,87,255.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,05,026 | 4,82,345 | 10,87,371 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,24,910 | 3,74,974 | 7,99,884 |
| Total Literate | 10,29,936 | 8,57,319 | 18,87,255 |
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About Bhavnagar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bhavnagar in Gujarat has a total population of 28,80,365 with a literacy rate of 65.52% and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bhavnagar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.