[1] The district comprises a total of 1,389 villages (including Pedhmala and Takhatgadh Kampa[2]) and has an estimated population of 2.5 million people as of January 2025 based on recent demographic projections.

Crops include paddy, millet, cotton, wheat, sorghum, tobacco, groundnut, castor, raido, vegetables, tomatoes and cauliflower.

[7] Agriculture is the backbone of Sabarkantha district's economy, with approximately 62.8% of the workforce engaged in farming[8] and related activities.

[14] Languages of Sabarkantha district (2011)[14] Idariyo Gadh, Idar is an ancient fort, known as 'Ilva Durga' which finds mention in Mahabharat and in the travelogue of the Rathore Rajputs in the Mahi Kantha Agency at the time of British Raj.

The entry to Idar is through a three story clock tower cum entrance gate, with an arch and semi-circular dome at the top.

[16] About 18 km from Ambaji in Sabarkantha district, Poshina represents traditional village life, populated by the tribal communities of the Garasias, Bhils, and the pastoral Rabaris.

Poshina is home to a tribal shrine that contains thousands of terracotta horses standing in rows as offerings to the local goddess.

The Darbargadh Poshina, once a palace, and now a heritage hotel, has gateways, a dome, numerous pillars and arches, a courtyard, gardens, lawns, and terraces.

The Sabarkantha district is host to the Chitra Vichitra Fair in Gunbhakhari village, a couple of weeks after Holi.

Every year, the Gujarat government celebrates the Polo Festival by organizing travel events that include adventure activities, cycling, and camping.