Rajkot Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Rajkot district in Gujarat.
Administrative Details of Rajkot
Rajkot comprises 835 villages, of which 833 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 23 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,86,586, spread across 11,198 square kilometers.
| Villages | 835(833 inhabited • 2 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 23 |
| Households | 7,86,586 |
| Total Area | 11,198 km² |
Rajkot Urban & Rural Population
Rajkot had 22,14,050 people in urban areas (58.2%) and 15,90,508 people in rural areas (41.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,90,508 | 41.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 22,14,050 | 58.2% |
| Total | 38,04,558 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Rajkot
The total population comprises 19,74,445 males (51.9%) and 18,30,113 females (48.1%). The sex ratio is 927 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,16,264 | 11,58,181 | 19,74,445 |
| 👩 Female | 7,74,244 | 10,55,869 | 18,30,113 |
Literacy Rate in Rajkot
The literacy rate is 71.63%. Male literacy stands at 76.68% while female literacy is 66.17%, indicating a gender gap of 10.51 percentage points. The total literate population is 27,25,056.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,92,755 | 9,21,320 | 15,14,075 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,51,180 | 7,59,801 | 12,10,981 |
| Total Literate | 10,43,935 | 16,81,121 | 27,25,056 |
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About Rajkot Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Rajkot in Gujarat has a total population of 38,04,558 with a literacy rate of 71.63% and a sex ratio of 927 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Rajkot district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.