Bhavnagar
District in Gujarat
Bhavnagar is a district in Gujarat with a population of 23.9 Lakh spread across 6,457 sq km. Its literacy rate of 65.8% is below the state average of 68.0% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 919.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
Economy & Infrastructure
Governance
Safety & Crime
Climate Vulnerability
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 26.3% | 31.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 50.9% | 44.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 64.5% | 64.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 889.769 | 902.567 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 29.4% | 37.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 44.8 | 43.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 7.6% | 7.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 143 | 139.97 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhavnagar district?
Bhavnagar has a population of 23.9 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 371 people per sq km across 6,457 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Bhavnagar?
Bhavnagar has a literacy rate of 65.8%, which is below the Gujarat average of 68.0% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Bhavnagar compare to Gujarat?
Bhavnagar has a sex ratio of 930 (above state average of 919) and a literacy rate of 65.8% (below state average of 68.0%).
What data sources are used for Bhavnagar?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.