Dahod
District in Gujarat
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Dahod: 102.6%, 18th of 33 districts in Gujarat
MSME Density in Dahod: 17.0 per 1,000 people, 5th lowest of 33 districts in Gujarat
Women Literacy in Dahod: 56.1%, 2nd lowest of 33 districts in Gujarat
Health Insurance in Dahod: 40.3%, 19th of 33 districts in Gujarat
Dahod is a district in Gujarat with a population of 21.3 Lakh spread across 3,503 sq km. Its literacy rate of 58.8% is below the state average of 78.0% and below the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 919.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 23.1% | 31.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 55.9% | 44.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 45.1% | 64.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 947.701 | 902.567 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 35.4% | 37.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 46.3 | 43.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 8.1 | 7.4 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 45 | 139.97 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dahod district?
Dahod has a population of 21.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 607 people per sq km across 3,503 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dahod?
Dahod has a literacy rate of 58.8%, which is below the Gujarat average of 78.0% and below the national average of 72.9%.
How does Dahod compare to Gujarat?
Dahod has a sex ratio of 990 (above state average of 919) and a literacy rate of 58.8% (below state average of 78.0%).
What data sources are used for Dahod?
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.
Data Sources
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