Rajkot District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Rajkot, 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 Rajkot District of Gujarat.
In 2011, Rajkot had population of 3,804,558 of which male and female were 1,974,445 and 1,830,113 respectively. In 2001 census, Rajkot had a population of 3,169,881 of which males
were 1,642,018 and remaining 1,527,863 were females. Rajkot District population
constituted 6.29 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Rajkot District was at 6.26
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 20.02 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Rajkot District recorded increase
of 26.08 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Rajkot Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Rajkot in 2011 were 80.96 compared to 80.96 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.07 and 74.43 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 82.61 and 65.20 in Rajkot District. Total literate in Rajkot District were 2,725,056 of which male and female were 1,514,075 and 1,210,981 respectively. In 2001, Rajkot District had 2,033,946 in its district.
Rajkot Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Rajkot, it stood at 927 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 862 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 854 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Rajkot District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.30 % | 3,397,406 |
| Muslims | 9.50 % | 361,388 |
| Christian | 0.14 % | 5,478 |
| Sikh | 0.05 % | 1,918 |
| Buddhist | 0.03 % | 1,170 |
| Jain | 0.88 % | 33,591 |
| Others | 0.01 % | 269 |
| Not Stated | 0.09 % | 3,338 |
Rajkot Population 2024
What is the population of Rajkot district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Rajkot was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Rajkot 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,804,558 | 38.05 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 4,450,000 | 44.52 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 4,510,000 | 45.16 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 4,570,000 | 45.72 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 4,610,000 | 46.20 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 4,660,000 | 46.61 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 4,690,000 | 46.96 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 4,720,000 | 47.26 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 4,750,000 | 47.52 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 4,770,000 | 47.74 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 4,790,000 | 47.93 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 4,800,000 | 48.09 Lakhs |
Rajkot Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38.05 Lakhs | 31.70 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 3,804,558 | 3,169,881 |
| Male | 1,974,445 | 1,642,018 |
| Female | 1,830,113 | 1,527,863 |
| Population Growth | 20.02% | 26.08% |
| Area Sq. Km | 11,198 | 11,203 |
| Density/km2 | 340 | 283 |
| Proportion to Gujarat Population | 6.29% | 6.26% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 927 | 930 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 862 | 854 |
| Average Literacy | 80.96 | 74.16 |
| Male Literacy | 87.07 | 82.61 |
| Female Literacy | 74.43 | 65.20 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 438,580 | 427,184 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.53% | 13.48% |
Rajkot Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Rajkot. There were total 438,580 children under age of 0-6 against 427,184 of 2001 census. Of total 438,580 male and female were 235,534 and 203,046 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 862 compared to 854 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.53 percent of Rajkot District compared to 13.48 percent of 2001. There was net change of -1.95 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
Rajkot Houseless Data
In 2011, total 2,173 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Rajkot district of Gujarat. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 9,640. This approx 0.25338028753931% of total population of Rajkot district.
Rajkot District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Rajkot district for 2011 is 340 people per sq. km. In 2001, Rajkot district density was at 283 people per sq. km. Rajkot district administers 11,198 square kilometers of areas.
Rajkot District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Rajkot population for 2011 census, 58.19 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 2,214,050 people lives in urban areas of which males are 1,158,181 and females are 1,055,869.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Rajkot district is 912 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Rajkot district was 849 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 246,495 of which males and females were 133,333 and 113,162. This child population figure of Rajkot district is 11.51 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Rajkot district as per census 2011 is 85.44 % of which males and females are 89.90 % and 80.60 % literates respectively.
In actual number 1,681,121 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 921,320 and 759,801 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 41.81 % population of Rajkot districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Rajkot district population living in rural areas is 1,590,508 of which males and females are 816,264 and 774,244 respectively.
In rural areas of Rajkot district, sex ratio is 949 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Rajkot district is considered, figure is 879 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 192,085 in rural areas of which males were 102,201 and females were 89,884. The child population comprises 12.52 % of total rural population of Rajkot district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Rajkot district is 74.65 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 83.01 and 65.93 percent respectively.
In total, 1,043,935 people were literate of which males and females were 592,755 and 451,180 respectively.
All details regarding Rajkot District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Rajkot District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 41.81 % | 58.19 % |
| Total Population | 1,590,508 | 2,214,050 |
| Male Population | 816,264 | 1,158,181 |
| Female Population | 774,244 | 1,055,869 |
| Sex Ratio | 949 | 912 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 879 | 849 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 192,085 | 246,495 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 102,201 | 133,333 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 89,884 | 113,162 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 12.08 % | 11.13 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 12.52 % | 11.51 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 11.61 % | 10.72 % |
| Literates | 1,043,935 | 1,681,121 |
| Male Literates | 592,755 | 921,320 |
| Female Literates | 451,180 | 759,801 |
| Average Literacy | 74.65 % | 85.44 % |
| Male Literacy | 83.01 % | 89.90 % |
| Female Literacy | 65.93 % | 80.60 % |
City/Metros in Rajkot District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Rajkot District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajkot (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,390,640 | 729,762 | 660,878 |
| Morvi (Urban Agglomeration) | 251,859 | 131,188 | 120,671 |
| Cities inside Rajkot District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajkot (Municipal Corporation) | 1,286,678 | 674,355 | 612,323 |
| Morvi (Municipality) | 194,947 | 101,322 | 93,625 |
| Jetpur Navagadh (Municipality) | 118,302 | 62,174 | 56,128 |
| Gondal (Municipality) | 112,197 | 58,300 | 53,897 |