Anand
Anand is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Anand district is 3,204 km², which includes 2,904.01 km² of rural area and 299.99 km² of urban area. There are about 347 villages in Anand district.
For administrative convenience, Anand district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Khambhat is the largest taluka in anand district covering area of 1111.29 km² while Sojitra is the smallest taluka in anand district covering area of 168.84 km². Anand is the most populous whereas Tarapur is the least populous taluka in anand district. There are 8 talukas in Anand district. Here is the list of all Anand Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Anand District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anand | 446 | 6,09,307 |
| 2 | Anklav | 183 | 1,47,108 |
| 3 | Borsad | 421 | 3,79,650 |
| 4 | Khambhat | 1,111 | 2,85,679 |
| 5 | Petlad | 305 | 2,87,924 |
| 6 | Sojitra | 169 | 1,06,526 |
| 7 | Tarapur | 335 | 88,522 |
| 8 | Umreth | 234 | 1,88,029 |
Population of Anand District
The population of Anand 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 Anand, 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 | 20,92,745 | 14,57,758 | 6,34,987 |
| Total Male Population | 10,87,224 | 7,58,499 | 3,28,725 |
| Total Female Population | 10,05,521 | 6,99,259 | 3,06,262 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,54,008 | 1,84,036 | 69,972 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,34,827 | 97,827 | 37,000 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,19,181 | 86,209 | 32,972 |
| Literate Population | 15,51,253 | 10,53,110 | 4,98,143 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,74,481 | 6,02,971 | 2,71,510 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,76,772 | 4,50,139 | 2,26,633 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,41,492 | 4,04,648 | 1,36,844 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,12,743 | 1,55,528 | 57,215 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,28,749 | 2,49,120 | 79,629 |
| Households | 4,27,605 | 2,97,658 | 1,29,947 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Anand district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Anand district is 20,92,745, including 10,87,224 males and 10,05,521 females. In rural areas, it is 14,57,758, including 7,58,499 males and 6,99,259 females. In urban areas, it is 6,34,987, including 3,28,725 males and 3,06,262 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Anand district is 2,54,008, including 1,34,827 boys and 1,19,181 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,84,036, including 97,827 boys and 86,209 girls. In urban areas, it is 69,972, including 37,000 boys and 32,972 girls.
- Literate population in Anand district is around 15,51,253, including 8,74,481 males and 6,76,772 females. In rural areas, it is 10,53,110, including 6,02,971 males and 4,50,139 females. In urban areas, it is 4,98,143, including 2,71,510 males and 2,26,633 females.
- Illiterate population in Anand district is about 5,41,492, including 2,12,743 males and 3,28,749 females. In rural areas, it is 4,04,648, including 1,55,528 males and 2,49,120 females. In urban areas, it is 1,36,844, including 57,215 males and 79,629 females.
- There are about 4,27,605 households in Anand district, including 2,97,658 in rural areas and 1,29,947 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Anand. 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 | 1,04,465 | 74,755 | 29,710 |
| SC Male Population | 54,476 | 39,026 | 15,450 |
| SC Female Population | 49,989 | 35,729 | 14,260 |
| Total ST Population | 24,824 | 9,884 | 14,940 |
| ST Male Population | 12,761 | 5,129 | 7,632 |
| ST Female Population | 12,063 | 4,755 | 7,308 |
| Population Density | 653 / km² | 502 / km² | 2,117 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Anand district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Anand district is approximately 1,04,465, including 54,476 males and 49,989 females. In rural areas, it is 74,755, including 39,026 males and 35,729 females. In urban areas, it is 29,710, including 15,450 males and 14,260 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Anand district is about 24,824, including 12,761 males and 12,063 females. In rural areas, it is 9,884, including 5,129 males and 4,755 females. In urban areas, it is 14,940, including 7,632 males and 7,308 females.
- Overall population density of Anand district is around 653 people per km². Rural areas have about 502 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,117 people per km².