Amreli
Amreli is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Amreli is 7,397 km² including 7,084.20 km² rural area and 312.80 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Amreli has a population of 15,14,190 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,86,635 while rural population is 11,27,555. Amreli has a sex ratio of approximately 963 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 204.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,94,837 houses in the district, including 75,796 urban houses and 2,19,041 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 614 villages in amreli district.
The Amreli 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.
Savar Kundla is the largest taluka in amreli district covering area of 1169.65 km² while Bagasara is the smallest taluka in amreli district covering area of 346.43 km². Amreli is the most populous whereas Lilia is the least populous taluka in amreli district. There are 11 talukas in Amreli district. Here is the list of all Amreli Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Amreli District
# | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Amreli | 833 | 2,41,279 |
2 | Babra | 800 | 1,40,521 |
3 | Bagasara | 346 | 83,054 |
4 | Dhari | 1,050 | 1,39,807 |
5 | Jafrabad | 352 | 1,08,002 |
6 | Khambha | 604 | 93,431 |
7 | Kunkavav Vadia | 551 | 99,794 |
8 | Lathi | 648 | 1,32,914 |
9 | Lilia | 386 | 60,423 |
10 | Rajula | 657 | 1,75,693 |
11 | Savar Kundla | 1,170 | 2,39,272 |
Population of Amreli District
The population of Amreli 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 Amreli, 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 |
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Total Population | 15,14,190 | 11,27,555 | 3,86,635 |
Total Male Population | 7,71,049 | 5,72,554 | 1,98,495 |
Total Female Population | 7,43,141 | 5,55,001 | 1,88,140 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,73,555 | 1,31,321 | 42,234 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 92,047 | 69,460 | 22,587 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 81,508 | 61,861 | 19,647 |
Literate Population | 9,95,459 | 7,15,043 | 2,80,416 |
Literate Male Population | 5,58,180 | 4,04,938 | 1,53,242 |
Literate Female Population | 4,37,279 | 3,10,105 | 1,27,174 |
Illiterate Population | 5,18,731 | 4,12,512 | 1,06,219 |
Illiterate Male Population | 2,12,869 | 1,67,616 | 45,253 |
Illiterate Female Population | 3,05,862 | 2,44,896 | 60,966 |
Households | 2,94,837 | 2,19,041 | 75,796 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Amreli. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 1,32,915 | 1,09,351 | 23,564 |
SC Male Population | 68,518 | 56,358 | 12,160 |
SC Female Population | 64,397 | 52,993 | 11,404 |
Total ST Population | 7,322 | 4,140 | 3,182 |
ST Male Population | 3,856 | 2,210 | 1,646 |
ST Female Population | 3,466 | 1,930 | 1,536 |
Population Density | 205 / km² | 159 / km² | 1,236 / km² |