Demographics
As of 2001 India census, Bharuch had a population of 148,391. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Bharuch has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with male literacy of 82% and female literacy of 73%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
The primary religious grouping is Hinduism, at 70%. However, Muslims make a significant minority at 27%.
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