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 information the sub-district code of Anand Block (CD) is 03864. Total area of anand taluka is 446 km² including 317.31 km² rural area and 128.57 km² urban area. Anand taluka has a population of 6,09,307 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,45,472 while rural population is 2,63,835. Anand has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females for every 1,000 males. Anand taluka has a population density of 1367 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,26,832 houses in the sub-district, including 72,300 urban houses and 54,532 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.59% population of anand taluka is literate, out of which 82.59% males and 72.21% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Anand Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |