District Intelligence
Dungarpur District — Data & Statistics
A comprehensive profile of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan — one of India's most tribal-dense districts in the Vagad region. Below you'll find key indicators across demographics, health, education, agriculture, and governance.
Population & Demographics
13.9 Lakh People · 70.8% Tribal · 93.6% Rural
13,88,552
Total Population
Census 2011
70.8%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population
Predominantly Bhil tribe
996
Sex Ratio (per 1000 males)
Above state average (928)
93.6%
Rural Population
One of the most rural districts in Rajasthan
Administrative Structure
14
Development Blocks
431
Gram Panchayats
Delimitation 2025
950+
Revenue Villages
Source: Census of India 2011, Rajasthan Panchayat Delimitation 2025. Estimated 2025 population: ~17-18 lakh based on decadal growth rate.
Education
Literacy at 49.1% — Significant Gender Gap
49.1%
Overall Literacy Rate
State average: 66.1%
59.7%
Male Literacy
38.4%
Female Literacy
21.3% gender gap
96.4%
Class 10 Board Pass Rate
2024 RBSE
| Indicator | Dungarpur | Rajasthan Average |
|---|---|---|
| Total Literacy Rate | 49.1% | 66.1% |
| Female Literacy Rate | 38.4% | 52.7% |
| Gender Gap (Literacy) | 21.3% | 27.2% |
| Total Schools | 2,730 | — |
| Class 10 Pass Rate | 96.4% | ~93% |
Source: Census 2011 (literacy), RBSE Results 2024, UDISE+ 2023-24.
Health & Nutrition
High Institutional Births, But Infrastructure Gaps
97.0%
Institutional Births
89.3%
Full Immunization Coverage
36.6%
Child Stunting Rate
NFHS-5 (2019-21)
8.9
Doctors per Lakh Population
| Indicator | Dungarpur | Rajasthan Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Health Facilities per Lakh | 42.1 | ~35 |
| Hospital Beds per Lakh | 37.9 | ~50 |
| Doctors per Lakh | 8.9 | ~15 |
| Institutional Births | 97.0% | ~95% |
| Full Immunization | 89.3% | ~76% |
| Child Stunting | 36.6% | ~31% |
Source: NHM District Factsheets, NFHS-5 (2019-21), District Health Profile 2023.
Agriculture, Water & Infrastructure
Rain-Fed Agriculture, 100% Electrification
2,04,892 ha
Total Crop Area
9,271 ha
Irrigated Area
Only ~4.5% of crop area
735.6 mm
Average Annual Rainfall
100%
Household Electrification
Saubhagya scheme
67.1%
JJM Tap Water Coverage
Jal Jeevan Mission
24.4%
Open Defecation Rate
Census 2011 (improving)
Source: Agriculture Census 2015-16, JJM Dashboard 2024, Saubhagya Portal, Census 2011.
Financial Inclusion
Banking Access & Government Transfers
2.0
Bank Branches per Lakh
Among lowest in Rajasthan
Source: SLBC Rajasthan, December 2024.