Anand
Anand is a Town and Taluka in Anand District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Anand Block (CD) is 03864. The total area of Anand Taluka is 446 km², which includes 317.31 km² of rural area and 128.57 km² of urban area. Anand has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Anand Taluka
Anand Taluka has a total of 40 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Anand Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adas | Adas | Anand (11 km) |
| 2 | Ajarpura | Ajarpura | Anand (13 km) |
| 3 | Anklavdi | Anklavdi | Anand (21 km) |
| 4 | Bedva | Bedva | Anand (8 km) |
| 5 | Chikhodra | Chikhodra | Anand (5 km) |
| 6 | Gamdi | N/A | Anand |
| 7 | Gana | Gana | Anand (10 km) |
| 8 | Gopalpura | Gopalpura | Anand (7 km) |
| 9 | Hadgood | Hadgood | Anand |
| 10 | Jakhariya | Jakhariya | Anand (5 km) |
| 11 | Jitodiya | Jitodiya Part | Anand (5 km) |
| 12 | Jol | Jol | Anand (8 km) |
| 13 | Kasor | Kasor | Anand (12 km) |
| 14 | Khambholaj | Khambholaj | Anand (15 km) |
| 15 | Khandhali | Khandhali | Anand (9 km) |
| 16 | Khanpur | Khanpur | Anand (20 km) |
| 17 | Kherda | Kherda | Anand (22 km) |
| 18 | Kunjrao | Kunjrao | Anand (13 km) |
| 19 | Lambhvel | Lambhvel | Anand (5 km) |
| 20 | Meghva Gana | Meghva Gana | Anand (8 km) |
| 21 | Mogar | Mogar | Anand (6 km) |
| 22 | Mogri | N/A | Anand |
| 23 | Napad Talpad | Napad Talpad | Anand (12 km) |
| 24 | Napad Vanto | Napad Vanto | Anand (10 km) |
| 25 | Navli | Navli | Anand (7 km) |
| 26 | Rahtalav | Rahtalav | Anand (10 km) |
| 27 | Rajupura | Rajupura | Anand (22 km) |
| 28 | Ramnagar | Ramnagar | Anand (8 km) |
| 29 | Rasnol | Rasnol | Anand (14 km) |
| 30 | Samarkha | Samarkha | Anand (6 km) |
| 31 | Sandesar | Sandesar | Karmasad (8 km) |
| 32 | Sarsa | Sarsa | Anand (10 km) |
| 33 | Sundan | Sundan | Anand (16 km) |
| 34 | Tarnol | Tarnol | Anand (13 km) |
| 35 | Vadod | Vadod | Anand (5 km) |
| 36 | Vaghasi | Vaghasi | Anand (6 km) |
| 37 | Vaherakhadi | Vaherakhadi | Anand (17 km) |
| 38 | Valasan | Valasan | Anand (12 km) |
| 39 | Vans Khiliya | Vans Khiliya | Anand (9 km) |
| 40 | Vasad | Vasad | Anand (17 km) |
Population of Anand Taluka
The population profile of Anand Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Anand Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,09,307 | 2,63,835 | 3,45,472 |
| Male Population | 3,15,720 | 1,37,018 | 1,78,702 |
| Female Population | 2,93,587 | 1,26,817 | 1,66,770 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 69,306 | 31,688 | 37,618 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,020 | 16,988 | 20,032 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,286 | 14,700 | 17,586 |
| Literate Population | 4,72,750 | 1,98,887 | 2,73,863 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,60,747 | 1,12,230 | 1,48,517 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,12,003 | 86,657 | 1,25,346 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,36,557 | 64,948 | 71,609 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 54,973 | 24,788 | 30,185 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 81,584 | 40,160 | 41,424 |
| Total Households | 1,26,832 | 54,532 | 72,300 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Anand Taluka is around 6,09,307 people. This includes 3,15,720 males and 2,93,587 females. Rural population is about 2,63,835 (1,37,018 males and 1,26,817 females), while urban population is nearly 3,45,472 (1,78,702 males and 1,66,770 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 69,306 of the population, with 37,020 boys and 32,286 girls. Rural areas have 31,688 children, and urban areas have about 37,618 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 4,72,750 literate people in Anand Taluka, including 2,60,747 literate males and 2,12,003 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,98,887 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,73,863 people.
- About 1,36,557 people in Anand Taluka are not literate, including 54,973 males and 81,584 females. Rural areas include 64,948 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 71,609 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,26,832 households, with 54,532 in villages and 72,300 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Anand Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 25,161 | 11,451 | 13,710 |
| SC Male Population | 12,869 | 5,871 | 6,998 |
| SC Female Population | 12,292 | 5,580 | 6,712 |
| Total ST Population | 15,176 | 3,699 | 11,477 |
| ST Male Population | 7,800 | 1,911 | 5,889 |
| ST Female Population | 7,376 | 1,788 | 5,588 |
| Population Density | 1,367 / km² | 832 / km² | 2,687 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Anand Taluka is approximately 25,161 people, including 12,869 males and 12,292 females. Around 11,451 people live in rural parts. Nearly 13,710 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Anand Taluka is about 15,176 people, including 7,800 males and 7,376 females. Around 3,699 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 11,477 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,367 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 832 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,687 people per sq. km.