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Porbandar

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Area · — km²
Population · 5,85,449
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About the district

Porbandar — district of Gujarat

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

District at a glance

About Porbandar

Birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and known for its maritime heritage and beaches.

District HQ
Porbandar

Must-visit places in Porbandar

monument

Kirti Mandir

Memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, built at his birthplace in Porbandar.

  • historical
    Sudama Setu

    Ancient bridge connected to the legend of Lord Krishna's friend Sudama.

  • beach
    Porbandar Beach

    Scenic sandy beach offering views of the Arabian Sea and historic port area.

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Then & Now

Porbandar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
2,99,030
Census 2011 baseline
+17.8%
Population · 2026
3,52,207
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
63,221
Census 2011 baseline
+16.0%
Households · 2026
73,360
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 · 189 villages

Porbandar 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
1,52,894Census 2011
Female population
1,46,136Census 2011
Sex ratio
956 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
63,221Census 2011
SC population
28,987Census 2011
ST population
9,939Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
3,52,207+17.8%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
73,360RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
1,32,114Census 2011
Cultivators
51,008Census 2011
Agri labourers
30,630Census 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 Porbandar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
12 of 189 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Hospital· 48
  • Temple· 5
  • School· 3
  • College· 2
  • PHC· 2

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

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All 3 mandals of Porbandar

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189 villages · 148 GPs
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Top villages in Porbandar

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Porbandar

How many mandals and villages are in Porbandar district?

Porbandar district has 3 mandals and 189 revenue villages across 148 gram panchayats in Gujarat.

Where is the headquarters of Porbandar district?

The district headquarters of Porbandar is —.

What is the pincode of Porbandar district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Porbandar fall under?

Porbandar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Porbandar district?

Porbandar district had a population of 5,85,449 per the 2011 Census, across 189 villages.

When was Porbandar district formed?

Porbandar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Porbandar district?

Major rivers in Porbandar 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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Districts near Porbandar

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