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Bhavnagar

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Area · — km²
Population · 28,80,365
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Bhavnagar — district of Gujarat

Bhavnagar is a district in Gujarat. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Bhavnagar

Major port city and textile hub on the Gulf of Cambay with rich maritime heritage.

District HQ
Bhavnagar

Must-visit places in Bhavnagar

temple

Takhteshwar Temple

Ancient hilltop temple offering panoramic views of Bhavnagar city and the bay.

  • monument
    Nilambag Palace

    Historic royal palace built in the 19th century, reflecting colonial and Indian architecture.

  • beach
    Bhavnagar Beach

    Scenic waterfront promenade along the Gulf of Cambay with recreational facilities.

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Then & Now

Bhavnagar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,92,614
Census 2011 baseline
+18.5%
Population · 2026
16,50,098
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,46,639
Census 2011 baseline
+17.4%
Households · 2026
2,89,637
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 703 villages

Bhavnagar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,12,916Census 2011
Female population
6,79,698Census 2011
Sex ratio
953 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,46,639Census 2011
SC population
67,276Census 2011
ST population
2,844Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
16,50,098+18.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
2,89,637RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,02,870Census 2011
Cultivators
1,59,420Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,00,883Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
5,68,624 / 9,02,35463% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Bhavnagar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
27 of 703 villages have notable places mapped · 4%
  • Temple· 43
  • School· 5
  • Hospital· 5
  • PHC· 5
  • College· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Bhavnagar district.

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All 10 mandals of Bhavnagar

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703 villages · 665 GPs
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Top villages in Bhavnagar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Bhavnagar

How many mandals and villages are in Bhavnagar district?

Bhavnagar district has 10 mandals and 703 revenue villages across 665 gram panchayats in Gujarat.

Where is the headquarters of Bhavnagar district?

The district headquarters of Bhavnagar is —.

What is the pincode of Bhavnagar district?

Bhavnagar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Bhavnagar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Bhavnagar fall under?

Bhavnagar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Bhavnagar district?

Bhavnagar district had a population of 28,80,365 per the 2011 Census, across 703 villages.

When was Bhavnagar district formed?

Bhavnagar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Bhavnagar district?

Major rivers in Bhavnagar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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