Ahmadabad
Ahmadabad is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Ahmadabad is 8,107 km² including 7,186.56 km² rural area and 920.44 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Ahmadabad has a population of 72,14,225 peoples, out of which urban population is 60,63,047 while rural population is 11,51,178. Ahmadabad has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 889.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,10,134 houses in the district, including 12,81,652 urban houses and 2,28,482 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 506 villages in ahmadabad district.
The Ahmadabad district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Dhandhuka is the largest taluka in ahmadabad district covering area of 1847.14 km² while Detroj-Rampura is the smallest taluka in ahmadabad district covering area of 439.12 km². Ahmadabad City is the most populous whereas Mandal is the least populous taluka in ahmadabad district. There are 11 talukas in Ahmadabad district. Here is the list of all Ahmadabad Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Ahmadabad District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmadabad City | 475 | 55,85,528 |
| 2 | Barwala | 498 | 75,986 |
| 3 | Bavla | 799 | 1,58,191 |
| 4 | Daskroi | 501 | 3,21,817 |
| 5 | Detroj Rampura | 439 | 83,199 |
| 6 | Dhandhuka | 1,847 | 1,45,252 |
| 7 | Dholka | 961 | 2,49,852 |
| 8 | Mandal | 478 | 70,346 |
| 9 | Ranpur | 492 | 92,926 |
| 10 | Sanand | 802 | 2,37,845 |
| 11 | Viramgam | 816 | 1,93,283 |
Population of Ahmadabad District
The population of Ahmadabad offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Ahmadabad, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,14,225 | 11,51,178 | 60,63,047 |
| Total Male Population | 37,88,051 | 5,95,583 | 31,92,468 |
| Total Female Population | 34,26,174 | 5,55,595 | 28,70,579 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,42,518 | 1,61,607 | 6,80,911 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,53,790 | 85,309 | 3,68,481 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,88,728 | 76,298 | 3,12,430 |
| Literate Population | 54,35,760 | 7,03,078 | 47,32,682 |
| Literate Male Population | 30,25,463 | 4,22,978 | 26,02,485 |
| Literate Female Population | 24,10,297 | 2,80,100 | 21,30,197 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,78,465 | 4,48,100 | 13,30,365 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,62,588 | 1,72,605 | 5,89,983 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,15,877 | 2,75,495 | 7,40,382 |
| Households | 15,10,134 | 2,28,482 | 12,81,652 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Ahmadabad. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,59,483 | 1,18,502 | 6,40,981 |
| SC Male Population | 3,99,075 | 61,988 | 3,37,087 |
| SC Female Population | 3,60,408 | 56,514 | 3,03,894 |
| Total ST Population | 89,138 | 16,749 | 72,389 |
| ST Male Population | 47,106 | 8,656 | 38,450 |
| ST Female Population | 42,032 | 8,093 | 33,939 |
| Population Density | 890 / km² | 160 / km² | 6,587 / km² |