Banaskantha District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Banaskantha, a district of Gujarat
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Banaskantha District of Gujarat.
In 2011, Banaskantha had population of 3,120,506 of which male and female were 1,610,379 and 1,510,127 respectively. In 2001 census, Banaskantha had a population of 2,504,244 of which males
were 1,297,404 and remaining 1,206,840 were females. Banaskantha District population
constituted 5.16 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Banaskantha District was at 4.94
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 24.61 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Banaskantha District recorded increase
of 26.38 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Banaskantha Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Banaskantha in 2011 were 65.32 compared to 65.32 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 78.15 and 51.75 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 66.47 and 34.40 in Banaskantha District. Total literate in Banaskantha District were 1,704,923 of which male and female were 1,048,402 and 656,521 respectively. In 2001, Banaskantha District had 1,037,619 in its district.
Banaskantha Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Banaskantha, it stood at 938 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 930. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 898 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 907 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Banaskantha District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 92.62 % | 2,890,305 |
| Muslims | 6.84 % | 213,505 |
| Christian | 0.05 % | 1,686 |
| Sikh | 0.02 % | 486 |
| Buddhist | 0.01 % | 281 |
| Jain | 0.41 % | 12,659 |
| Others | 0.00 % | 83 |
| Not Stated | 0.05 % | 1,501 |
Banaskantha Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Banaskantha district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Banaskantha was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Banaskantha 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,120,506 | 31.21 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 3,770,000 | 37.73 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 3,840,000 | 38.40 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 3,890,000 | 38.98 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 3,940,000 | 39.48 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 3,990,000 | 39.92 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,020,000 | 40.29 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,060,000 | 40.60 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,080,000 | 40.88 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,110,000 | 41.11 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,130,000 | 41.31 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,140,000 | 41.48 Lakhs |
Banaskantha Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31.21 Lakhs | 25.04 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,120,506 | 2,504,244 |
| Male | 1,610,379 | 1,297,404 |
| Female | 1,510,127 | 1,206,840 |
| Population Growth | 24.61% | 26.38% |
| Area Sq. Km | 10,743 | 10,757 |
| Density/km2 | 290 | 233 |
| Proportion to Gujarat Population | 5.16% | 4.94% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 938 | 930 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 898 | 907 |
| Average Literacy | 65.32 | 50.97 |
| Male Literacy | 78.15 | 66.47 |
| Female Literacy | 51.75 | 34.40 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 510,310 | 468,394 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 16.35% | 18.70% |
Banaskantha Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Banaskantha. There were total 510,310 children under age of 0-6 against 468,394 of 2001 census. Of total 510,310 male and female were 268,858 and 241,452 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 898 compared to 907 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 16.35 percent of Banaskantha District compared to 18.70 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.35 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Banaskantha Houseless Data
In 2011, total 710 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Banaskantha district of Gujarat. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 3,555. This approx 0.11392383158372% of total population of Banaskantha district.
Banaskantha District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Banaskantha district for 2011 is 290 people per sq. km. In 2001, Banaskantha district density was at 233 people per sq. km. Banaskantha district administers 10,743 square kilometers of areas.
Banaskantha District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Banaskantha population for 2011 census, 13.30 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 414,915 people lives in urban areas of which males are 216,638 and females are 198,277.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Banaskantha district is 915 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Banaskantha district was 857 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 54,904 of which males and females were 29,573 and 25,331. This child population figure of Banaskantha district is 13.65 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Banaskantha district as per census 2011 is 80.38 % of which males and females are 89.15 % and 70.89 % literates respectively.
In actual number 289,359 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 166,763 and 122,596 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 86.70 % population of Banaskantha districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Banaskantha district population living in rural areas is 2,705,591 of which males and females are 1,393,741 and 1,311,850 respectively.
In rural areas of Banaskantha district, sex ratio is 941 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Banaskantha district is considered, figure is 903 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 455,406 in rural areas of which males were 239,285 and females were 216,121. The child population comprises 17.17 % of total rural population of Banaskantha district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Banaskantha district is 62.91 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 76.37 and 48.73 percent respectively.
In total, 1,415,564 people were literate of which males and females were 881,639 and 533,925 respectively.
All details regarding Banaskantha District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Banaskantha District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 86.70 % | 13.30 % |
| Total Population | 2,705,591 | 414,915 |
| Male Population | 1,393,741 | 216,638 |
| Female Population | 1,311,850 | 198,277 |
| Sex Ratio | 941 | 915 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 903 | 857 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 455,406 | 54,904 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 239,285 | 29,573 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 216,121 | 25,331 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 16.83 % | 13.23 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 17.17 % | 13.65 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 16.47 % | 12.78 % |
| Literates | 1,415,564 | 289,359 |
| Male Literates | 881,639 | 166,763 |
| Female Literates | 533,925 | 122,596 |
| Average Literacy | 62.91 % | 80.38 % |
| Male Literacy | 76.37 % | 89.15 % |
| Female Literacy | 48.73 % | 70.89 % |
City/Metros in Banaskantha District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Banaskantha District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palanpur (Urban Agglomeration) | 141,592 | 74,088 | 67,504 |