Demographics of Porbandar District

Population statistics, literacy, and socio-economic indicators

Porbandar district reflects a balanced demographic structure with moderate population growth, improving literacy rates, and a mix of urban and rural settlements contributing to its socio-economic development.

5.85 Lakh

Total Population

1.14 Lakh

Total Houses

950

Sex Ratio

75.78%

Literacy Rate

Population Structure

Total population is 585,449, with 300,209 males and 285,240 females. Child population (0–6 years) stands at 65,926.

Gender Composition

Female population accounts for 48.7% with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. Child sex ratio stands at 903.

Literacy & Education

Overall literacy rate is 75.78%, with male literacy at 83.45% and female literacy at 67.75%.

Workforce & Social Groups

Working population is 36.8%. Scheduled Castes account for 8.9% and Scheduled Tribes for 2.2%.

Porbandar City Snapshot

Population 152,760
Houses 32,568
Sex Ratio 943
Literacy Rate 85.6%

Village-Level Highlights

Ratanpar Population: 1,243 | Literacy: 68.5%
Digvijaygadh Population: 463 | Literacy: 63.9%
Vanana Population: 1,438 | Literacy: 65.4%
Zavar Population: 634 | Literacy: 61.7%

Additional Insights

Population Density (City) ~3,974 persons/km²
Religious Composition Hindu (88.49%), Muslim (10.65%), Others (~1%)
Urban-Rural Mix Balanced distribution across city & villages

Data is based on census records and regional demographic statistics.

Demographics