Gujarat
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 6 Crore
- 5.0% of India
- Districts
- 33
- Avg 18.3 Lakh each
- Area
- 1,76,897 km²
- 342 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 78.0%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 919
- India: 943
- Rank
- 9th
- of 36 by population
Gujarat is India's 9th most populous state with a population of 6 Crore spread across 33 districts covering 1,76,897sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 78.0%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Gujarat · district average 111.0%, 12th of 36 states
All 33 on the map →MSME Density in Gujarat · district average 37.5 per 1,000 people, 23rd of 36 states
Women Literacy in Gujarat · district average 74.7%, 25th of 36 states
All 33 on the map →Health Insurance in Gujarat · district average 40.6%, 16th of 36 states
All 33 on the map →Demographics
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmadabad | 70,45,313 | 85.7% | 904 | 1,000 |
| Surat | 60,81,322 | 85.5% | 787 | 1,456 |
| Banas Kantha | 31,20,506 | 65.3% | 938 | 302 |
| Vadodara | 30,93,795 | 86.5% | 923 | 785 |
| Rajkot | 30,15,229 | 81.8% | 923 | 404 |
| Bhavnagar | 23,93,272 | 75.8% | 930 | 371 |
| Dahod | 21,27,086 | 58.8% | 990 | 607 |
| Anand | 20,92,745 | 84.4% | 925 | 685 |
| Kachchh | 20,92,371 | 70.6% | 908 | 53 |
| Kheda | 20,53,769 | 83.0% | 940 | 620 |
| Mahesana | 20,35,064 | 83.6% | 926 | 479 |
| Valsad | 17,05,678 | 78.6% | 922 | 599 |
| Panch Mahals | 16,42,268 | 70.8% | 948 | 520 |
| Surendranagar | 15,85,268 | 72.0% | 929 | 183 |
| Bharuch | 15,51,019 | 81.5% | 925 | 326 |
| Junagadh | 15,25,605 | 78.5% | 945 | 258 |
| Amreli | 15,14,190 | 74.3% | 964 | 213 |
| Jamnagar | 14,07,635 | 76.7% | 935 | 246 |
| Gandhinagar | 13,91,753 | 84.2% | 923 | 688 |
| Sabar Kantha | 13,88,671 | 75.7% | 951 | 342 |
| Patan | 13,43,734 | 72.3% | 935 | 242 |
| Navsari | 13,29,672 | 83.9% | 961 | 625 |
| Gir Somnath | 12,17,477 | 72.3% | 964 | 478 |
| Chhotaudepur | 10,71,831 | 56.0% | 967 | 322 |
| Arvalli | 10,39,918 | 75.9% | 953 | 342 |
| Mahisagar | 9,94,624 | 73.6% | 947 | 412 |
| Morbi | 9,60,329 | 76.8% | 941 | 200 |
| Tapi | 8,07,022 | 68.3% | 1007 | 267 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 7,52,484 | 67.8% | 947 | 186 |
| Botad | 6,56,005 | 73.2% | 945 | 273 |
| Narmada | 5,90,297 | 72.3% | 961 | 218 |
| Porbandar | 5,85,449 | 75.8% | 950 | 263 |
| Dangs | 2,28,291 | 75.2% | 1006 | 134 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gujarat?
Gujarat has a population of 6 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 9th most populous state. The population is spread across 33 districts.
How many districts are in Gujarat?
Gujarat has 33 districts covering a total area of 1,76,897 sq km.
Which district in Gujarat has the highest literacy rate?
Vadodara has the highest literacy rate in Gujarat at 86.5%, compared to the state average of 78.0%.
What is Gujarat's sex ratio?
Gujarat has a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.