Valsad
District in Gujarat
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Valsad: 133.3%, 6th highest of 33 districts in Gujarat
MSME Density in Valsad: 51.8 per 1,000 people, 8th highest of 33 districts in Gujarat
Women Literacy in Valsad: 82.9%, 7th highest of 33 districts in Gujarat
Health Insurance in Valsad: 40.6%, 18th of 33 districts in Gujarat
Valsad is a district in Gujarat with a population of 17.1 Lakh spread across 2,847 sq km. Its literacy rate of 78.6% is above the state average of 78.0% and above the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 922 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 | 45.6% | 31.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 32.3% | 44.2% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 84.9% | 64.9% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 925.471 | 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 (%) | 64.3% | 37.5% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 34.8 | 43.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 4.7 | 7.4 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 119 | 139.97 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Valsad district?
Valsad has a population of 17.1 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 599 people per sq km across 2,847 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Valsad?
Valsad has a literacy rate of 78.6%, which is above the Gujarat average of 78.0% and above the national average of 72.9%.
How does Valsad compare to Gujarat?
Valsad has a sex ratio of 922 (above state average of 919) and a literacy rate of 78.6% (above state average of 78.0%).
What data sources are used for Valsad?
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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