Gujarat Development News, Analysis

Total population of Kheda is 2,298,934 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 12.81 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 1,187,098 and 1,111,836 respectively. Kheda District of Gujarat comprises an area of 4,218 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Kheda District per square km is 541 compared to 479 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Kheda district per 1000 boys was recorded 937 i.e. an increase of 14 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 923.

In 2011 census, data of Kheda district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 277,300 children under age of 0-6 against 296,430 of 2001 census. Of total 277,300 male and female were 146,939 and 130,361 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 887 compared to 876 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 3.81 percent. This figure was around 3.99 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Kheda District is having average literacy rate of 84.31 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 93.40 and 74.67 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,704,430 literates compared to 1,243,363 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 2,298,934 compared to 2,024,216 of 2001.
• Male and female were 1,187,098 and 1,111,836 respectively.
• Population Growth for Kheda District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 12.81 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 13.32 percent.
• Total Area of Kheda District was 4,218 with average density of 541 per sq. km.
• Kheda Population constituted 3.81 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Kheda District is now 937, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 887 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 277,300 which forms 12.06 of total Kheda District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Kheda District is 84.31 percent, a change of from past figure of 71.96 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Kheda District increased to 1,704,430.
• All the data regarding Kheda District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Surendranagar is 1,755,873 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 15.89 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 910,266 and 845,607 respectively. Surendranagar District of Gujarat comprises an area of 10,489 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Surendranagar District per square km is 167 compared to 144 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Surendranagar district per 1000 boys was recorded 929 i.e. an increase of 5 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 924.

In 2011 census, data of Surendranagar district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 234,196 children under age of 0-6 against 247,294 of 2001 census. Of total 234,196 male and female were 123,964 and 110,232 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 889 compared to 886 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 2.91 percent. This figure was around 2.99 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Surendranagar District is having average literacy rate of 73.19 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 83.47 and 62.20 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,113,674 literates compared to 781,155 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 1,755,873 compared to 1,515,148 of 2001.
• Male and female were 910,266 and 845,607 respectively.
• Population Growth for Surendranagar District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 15.89 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 25.34 percent.
• Total Area of Surendranagar District was 10,489 with average density of 167 per sq. km.
• Surendranagar Population constituted 2.91 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Surendranagar District is now 929, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 889 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 234,196 which forms 13.34 of total Surendranagar District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Surendranagar District is 73.19 percent, a change of from past figure of 61.61 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Surendranagar District increased to 1,113,674.
• All the data regarding Surendranagar District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Bhavnagar is 2,877,961 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 16.53 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 1,490,465 and 1,387,496 respectively. Bhavnagar District of Gujarat comprises an area of 9,980 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Bhavnagar District per square km is 288 compared to 247 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Bhavnagar district per 1000 boys was recorded 931 i.e. an decrease of 6 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 937.

In 2011 census, data of Bhavnagar district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 369,460 children under age of 0-6 against 401,780 of 2001 census. Of total 369,460 male and female were 195,965 and 173,495 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 885 compared to 881 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 4.77 percent. This figure was around 4.87 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Bhavnagar District is having average literacy rate of 76.84 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 86.15 and 66.92 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,927,573 literates compared to 1,368,920 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 2,877,961 compared to 2,469,630 of 2001.
• Male and female were 1,490,465 and 1,387,496 respectively.
• Population Growth for Bhavnagar District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 16.53 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 19.31 percent.
• Total Area of Bhavnagar District was 9,980 with average density of 288 per sq. km.
• Bhavnagar Population constituted 4.77 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Bhavnagar District is now 931, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 885 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 369,460 which forms 12.84 of total Bhavnagar District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Bhavnagar District is 76.84 percent, a change of from past figure of 66.20 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Bhavnagar District increased to 1,927,573.
• All the data regarding Bhavnagar District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Ahmadabad is 7,208,200 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 22.31 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 3,787,050 and 3,421,150 respectively. Ahmadabad District of Gujarat comprises an area of 8,086 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Ahmedabad District per square km is 890 compared to 727 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Ahmadabad district per 1000 boys was recorded 903 i.e. an increase of 11 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 892.

In 2011 census, data of Ahmadabad district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 801,967 children under age of 0-6 against 769,666 of 2001 census. Of total 801,967 male and female were 431,421 and 370,546 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 859 compared to 836 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 11.94 percent. This figure was around 11.48 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Ahmadabad District is having average literacy rate of 86.65 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 92.44 and 80.29 percent respectively. In all, there were total 5,551,238 literates compared to 4,012,140 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 7,208,200 compared to 5,816,519 of 2001.
• Male and female were 3,787,050 and 3,421,150 respectively.
• Population Growth for Ahmadabad District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 22.31 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 27.25 percent.
• Total Area of Ahmadabad District was 8,086 with average density of 890 per sq. km.
• Ahmadabad Population constituted 11.94 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Ahmadabad District is now 903, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 859 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 801,967 which forms 11.13 of total Ahmadabad District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Ahmadabad District is 86.65 percent, a change of from past figure of 79.50 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Ahmadabad District increased to 5,551,238.
• All the data regarding Ahmedabad District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Surat is 6,079,231 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 42.19 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 3,399,742 and 2,679,489 respectively. Surat District of Gujarat comprises an area of 4,327 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Surat District per square km is 1,376 compared to 968 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Surat district per 1000 boys was recorded 788 i.e. an decrease of 22 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 810.

In 2011 census, data of Surat district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 710,805 children under age of 0-6 against 600,664 of 2001 census. Of total 710,805 male and female were 387,131 and 323,674 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 836 compared to 859 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 10.07 percent. This figure was around 8.44 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Surat District is having average literacy rate of 86.65 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 91.05 and 81.02 percent respectively. In all, there were total 4,651,812 literates compared to 2,852,340 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 6,079,231 compared to 4,275,540 of 2001.
• Male and female were 3,399,742 and 2,679,489 respectively.
• Population Growth for Surat District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 42.19 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 54.30 percent.
• Total Area of Surat District was 4,327 with average density of 1,376 per sq. km.
• Surat Population constituted 10.07 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Surat District is now 788, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 836 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 710,805 which forms 11.69 of total Surat District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Surat District is 86.65 percent, a change of from past figure of 77.62 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Surat District increased to 4,651,812.
• All the data regarding Surat District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Gandhinagar is 1,387,478 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 12.15 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 722,459 and 665,019 respectively. Gandhinagar District of Gujarat comprises an area of 2,163 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Gandhinagar District per square km is 660 compared to 589 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Gandhinagar district per 1000 boys was recorded 920 i.e. an increase of 8 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 912.

In 2011 census, data of Gandhinagar district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 159,378 children under age of 0-6 against 185,696 of 2001 census. Of total 159,378 male and female were 86,276 and 73,102 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 847 compared to 813 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 2.30 percent. This figure was around 2.63 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Gandhinagar District is having average literacy rate of 85.78 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 93.59 and 77.37 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,053,415 literates compared to 879,834 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 1,387,478 compared to 1,334,455 of 2001.
• Male and female were 722,459 and 665,019 respectively.
• Population Growth for Gandhinagar District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 12.15 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 21.73 percent.
• Total Area of Gandhinagar District was 2,163 with average density of 660 per sq. km.
• Gandhinagar Population constituted 2.30 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Gandhinagar District is now 920, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 847 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 159,378 which forms 11.49 of total Gandhinagar District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Gandhinagar District is 85.78 percent, a change of from past figure of 76.59 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Gandhinagar District increased to 1,053,415.
• All the data regarding Gandhinagar District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Bharuch is 1,550,822 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 13.14 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 805,945 and 744,877 respectively. Bharuch District of Gujarat comprises an area of 6,527 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Bharuch District per square km is 238 compared to 210 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Bharuch district per 1000 boys was recorded 924 i.e. an increase of 3 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 921.

In 2011 census, data of Bharuch district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 170,565 children under age of 0-6 against 194,025 of 2001 census. Of total 170,565 male and female were 89,119 and 81,446 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 914 compared to 918 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 2.57 percent. This figure was around 2.71 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Bharuch District is having average literacy rate of 83.03 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 88.80 and 76.79 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,145,960 literates compared to 875,519 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 1,550,822 compared to 1,370,656 of 2001.
• Male and female were 805,945 and 744,877 respectively.
• Population Growth for Bharuch District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 13.14 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 19.37 percent.
• Total Area of Bharuch District was 6,527 with average density of 238 per sq. km.
• Bharuch Population constituted 2.57 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Bharuch District is now 924, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 914 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 170,565 which forms 11.00 of total Bharuch District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Bharuch District is 83.03 percent, a change of from past figure of 74.41 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Bharuch District increased to 1,145,960.
• All the data regarding Bharuch District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Sabarkantha is 2,427,346 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 16.56 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 1,244,491 and 1,182,855 respectively. Sabarkantha District of Gujarat comprises an area of 7,390 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Sabarkantha District per square km is 328 compared to 282 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Sabarkantha district per 1000 boys was recorded 950 i.e. an increase of 3 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 947.

In 2011 census, data of Sabarkantha district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 337,374 children under age of 0-6 against 324,716 of 2001 census. Of total 337,374 male and female were 177,699 and 159,675 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 899 compared to 879 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 4.02 percent. This figure was around 4.11 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Sabarkantha District is having average literacy rate of 76.60 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 87.45 and 65.29 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,601,010 literates compared to 1,171,555 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 2,427,346 compared to 2,082,531 of 2001.
• Male and female were 1,244,491 and 1,182,855 respectively.
• Population Growth for Sabarkantha District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 16.56 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 18.25 percent.
• Total Area of Sabarkantha District was 7,390 with average density of 328 per sq. km.
• Sabarkantha Population constituted 4.02 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Sabarkantha District is now 950, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 899 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 337,374 which forms 13.90 of total Sabarkantha District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Sabarkantha District is 76.60 percent, a change of from past figure of 66.65 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Sabarkantha District increased to 1,601,010.
• All the data regarding Sabarkantha District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of PanchMahal is 2,388,267 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 17.92 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 1,227,805 and 1,160,462 respectively. PanchMahal District of Gujarat comprises an area of 5,219 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of PanchMahal District per square km is 458 compared to 389 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in PanchMahal district per 1000 boys was recorded 945 i.e. an increase of 7 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 938.

In 2011 census, data of PanchMahal district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 348,959 children under age of 0-6 against 341,284 of 2001 census. Of total 348,959 male and female were 181,428 and 167,531 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 923 compared to 935 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 3.96 percent. This figure was around 4.00 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, PanchMahal District is having average literacy rate of 72.32 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 84.07 and 59.95 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,474,896 literates compared to 1,025,835 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 2,388,267 compared to 2,025,277 of 2001.
• Male and female were 1,227,805 and 1,160,462 respectively.
• Population Growth for PanchMahal District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 17.92 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 20.39 percent.
• Total Area of PanchMahal District was 5,219 with average density of 458 per sq. km.
• PanchMahal Population constituted 3.96 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of PanchMahal District is now 945, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 923 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 348,959 which forms 14.61 of total PanchMahal District population.
• Average Literacy rate for PanchMahal District is 72.32 percent, a change of from past figure of 60.92 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the PanchMahal District increased to 1,474,896.
• All the data regarding PanchMahal District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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Total population of Mahesana is 2,027,727 as per latest provisional figures released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat. This shows increase of 9.91 percent in 2011 compared to figures of 2001 census. The initial figures of data shows that male and female were 1,053,337 and 974,390 respectively. Mahesana District of Gujarat comprises an area of 4,382 sq.km. As per census 2011, density of Mehsana District per square km is 462 compared to 421 per sq.km of 2001.

Sex ratio of girls in Mahesana district per 1000 boys was recorded 925 i.e. an decrease of 2 points from the figure of 2001 census which puts it at 927.

In 2011 census, data of Mahesana district regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were total 227,701 children under age of 0-6 against 258,139 of 2001 census. Of total 227,701 male and female were 123,428 and 104,273 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 845 compared to 801 of census 2001. Children’s proportion in total population was around 3.36 percent. This figure was around 3.63 percent as per 2001 census.

In education sector, Mahesana District is having average literacy rate of 84.26 percent. Male literacy and female literacy were 91.88 and 76.12 percent respectively. In all, there were total 1,516,781 literates compared to 1,188,224 literates of 2001 census.

Highlights of 2011 Census

• Total population is 2,027,727 compared to 1,837,892 of 2001.
• Male and female were 1,053,337 and 974,390 respectively.
• Population Growth for Mahesana District recorded in 2011 for the decade has remained 9.91 percent. Same figure for 1991-2001 decade was 12.08 percent.
• Total Area of Mahesana District was 4,382 with average density of 462 per sq. km.
• Mahesana Population constituted 3.36 percent of total Gujarat Population.
• Sex Ratio of Mahesana District is now 925, while child sex ratio (0-6) is 845 per 1000 boys.
• Children below 0-6 age were 227,701 which forms 11.23 of total Mahesana District population.
• Average Literacy rate for Mahesana District is 84.26 percent, a change of from past figure of 75.22 percent. In India, literacy rate is counted only for those above 7 years of age. Child between 0-6 ages are exempted from this.
• Total literates in the Mahesana District increased to 1,516,781.
• All the data regarding Mehsana District Population were released by Directorate of Census Operations in Gujarat.

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