Mahesana
District in Gujarat
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Mahesana: 110.1%, 14th of 33 districts in Gujarat
MSME Density in Mahesana: 33.9 per 1,000 people, 15th of 33 districts in Gujarat
Women Literacy in Mahesana: 75.1%, 15th of 33 districts in Gujarat
Health Insurance in Mahesana: 40.7%, 17th of 33 districts in Gujarat
Mahesana is a district in Gujarat with a population of 20.4 Lakh spread across 4,249 sq km. Its literacy rate of 83.6% is above the state average of 78.0% and above the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 926 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 | 32.6% | 31.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 36.9% | 44.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 44.5% | 64.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 842.021 | 902.567 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 58.2% | 37.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 51.1 | 43.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 5.9 | 7.4 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 112 | 139.97 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mahesana district?
Mahesana has a population of 20.4 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 479 people per sq km across 4,249 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Mahesana?
Mahesana has a literacy rate of 83.6%, which is above the Gujarat average of 78.0% and above the national average of 72.9%.
How does Mahesana compare to Gujarat?
Mahesana has a sex ratio of 926 (above state average of 919) and a literacy rate of 83.6% (above state average of 78.0%).
What data sources are used for Mahesana?
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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