Porbandar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Porbandar district in Gujarat.
Administrative Details of Porbandar
Porbandar comprises 182 villages, of which 179 are inhabited and 3 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,24,556, spread across 2,316 square kilometers.
| Villages | 182(179 inhabited • 3 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 1,24,556 |
| Total Area | 2,316 km² |
Porbandar Urban & Rural Population
Porbandar had 2,85,674 people in urban areas (48.8%) and 2,99,775 people in rural areas (51.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 2,99,775 | 51.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,85,674 | 48.8% |
| Total | 5,85,449 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Porbandar
The total population comprises 3,00,209 males (51.3%) and 2,85,240 females (48.7%). The sex ratio is 950 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,53,260 | 1,46,949 | 3,00,209 |
| 👩 Female | 1,46,515 | 1,38,725 | 2,85,240 |
Literacy Rate in Porbandar
The literacy rate is 67.24%. Male literacy stands at 73.82% while female literacy is 60.32%, indicating a gender gap of 13.50 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,93,678.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,05,738 | 1,15,883 | 2,21,621 |
| Literate (Female) | 77,455 | 94,602 | 1,72,057 |
| Total Literate | 1,83,193 | 2,10,485 | 3,93,678 |
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About Porbandar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Porbandar in Gujarat has a total population of 5,85,449 with a literacy rate of 67.24% and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Porbandar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.