Demographics
Statistical overview of Porbandar District, Porbandar City, and surrounding villages
Porbandar District, located in the western region of Gujarat, represents a balanced blend of urban development, cultural heritage, coastal settlements, and rural communities. The demographic profile highlights population distribution, literacy, gender ratio, workforce participation, and social composition across the district and nearby villages.
Population Overview
Porbandar District has a total population of 585,449 with a balanced demographic structure and growing urban and rural communities.
Literacy & Education
The district maintains a literacy rate above 75%, reflecting improvements in educational accessibility and awareness.
Social & Workforce Data
Demographic indicators include workforce participation, child population, gender ratio, scheduled caste, and scheduled tribe statistics.
Porbandar District (Gujarat)
District-level demographic and census information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 585,449 |
| Total Number of Houses | 114,083 |
| Male Population | 300,209 |
| Female Population | 285,240 |
| Female Population (%) | 48.7% |
| Sex Ratio | 950 females per 1,000 males |
| Child Population (0–6 years) | 65,926 |
| Girl Child Population (0–6 years) | 29,822 |
| Girl Child Population (%) | 45.24% of child population |
| Child Sex Ratio | 903 girls per 1,000 boys |
| Total Literacy Rate | 75.78% |
| Male Literacy Rate | 83.45% |
| Female Literacy Rate | 67.75% |
| Scheduled Caste Population (%) | 8.9% |
| Scheduled Tribe Population (%) | 2.2% |
| Working Population (%) | 36.8% |
Porbandar City
- Total Population 152,760
- Total Houses 32,568
- Area 38.43 km²
- Population Density ~3,974 persons/km²
- Sex Ratio 943 females / 1,000 males
- Working Population 39.49%
- Total Literacy Rate 85.76%
- Male Literacy Rate 90.68%
- Female Literacy Rate 80.57%
- Child Population (0–6 years) 14,809
- SC Population 5.3%
- ST Population 0.7%
Religious Composition
Village-Level Demographics
Census and demographic details of villages in Porbandar District
- Population: 1,243
- Houses: 293
- Female Population: 48.0% (597)
- Literacy Rate: 68.5%
- Female Literacy Rate: 31.0%
- Working Population: 35.3%
- Child Population: 129
- Girl Child Population: 37.2% (48)
- Area: 17.33 km²
- Population Density: ~72 persons/km²
- Population: 463
- Houses: 88
- Female Population: 50.1% (232)
- Literacy Rate: 63.9%
- Female Literacy Rate: 27.9%
- ST Population: 21.8%
- Working Population: 35.0%
- Child Population: 67
- Area: 2.32 km²
- Population Density: ~199 persons/km²
- Population: 1,438
- Houses: 254
- Female Population: 44.6% (641)
- Literacy Rate: 65.4%
- Female Literacy Rate: 24.7%
- ST Population: 4.7%
- Working Population: 34.1%
- Child Population: 203
- Girl Child Population: 50.2%
- Population Density: ~144 persons/km²
- Population: 634
- Houses: 147
- Female Population: 49.8% (316)
- Literacy Rate: 61.7%
- Female Literacy Rate: 24.1%
- Working Population: 40.2%
- Child Population: 76
- Girl Child Population: 61.8%
- Area: 0.89 km²
- Nearest Town: Porbandar (3 km)
Porbandar District Map
Official district maps can be referred for detailed geographical information including roads, rivers, villages, talukas, and urban settlements across Porbandar District.
The demographic profile of Porbandar District reflects the region’s cultural diversity, literacy growth, balanced urban-rural distribution, and evolving socio-economic development across cities and villages.