Junagadh is a major city in the Indian state of Gujarat, located at the foothills of the Girnar Hills in the Saurashtra region. It lies about 355 km southwest of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar and is the seventh-largest city in the state.
As per the Census of India 2011, the population of Junagadh City was 320,250 (3.20 lakh), including 164,091 males and 156,159 females. The city recorded a high literacy rate of 88.63% and a favorable sex ratio of 952 females per 1000 males. The estimated population of Junagadh in 2026 is around 4.75 lakh.
Projected Population of Junagadh (2026): ~4.75 lakh
Junagadh City Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 320,250 (3.20 lakh) |
| Male Population | 164,091 |
| Female Population | 156,159 |
| Area | 160 sq. km |
| Population Density | 2,000 per sq. km |
| Literacy Rate | 88.63% |
| Male Literacy | 93.23% |
| Female Literacy | 83.83% |
| Sex Ratio | 952 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 868 |
| Children (0–6 Years) | 27,375 |
Source: Census 2011
Key Takeaways
Projected Population of Junagadh (2026): ~4.75 lakh
Junagadh has a high literacy rate (88.63%) among Gujarat cities.
The city maintains a strong sex ratio of 952, higher than the national average.
Children (0–6 years) form about 8.5% of the total population.
Its location near Girnar Hills makes it an important cultural and tourist center.
Junagadh District Population
Junagadh District is an important administrative district of Gujarat, with its headquarters in Junagadh city. Earlier, Porbandar district was part of Junagadh before being separated.
According to Census 2011, the population of Junagadh District was 1,525,605 (15.25 lakh), with a population density of 311 persons per sq. km. The district recorded a literacy rate of 75.80% and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1000 males.
👉 Estimated population of Junagadh District in 2026 ~ 18 lakh.
| Particulars | Details |
| Total Population | 1,525,605 ( 15.25 Lakh) |
| Density | 311 per sq. km. |
| Average Literacy (%) | 75.80% |
| Sex Ratio | 945 |
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