Petlad

Petlad 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 Petlad Block (CD) is 03865. Total area of petlad taluka is 305 km² including 295.88 km² rural area and 9.19 km² urban area. Petlad taluka has a population of 2,87,924 peoples, out of which urban population is 55,330 while rural population is 2,32,594. Petlad has a sex ratio of approximately 918 females for every 1,000 males. Petlad taluka has a population density of 943.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 60,078 houses in the sub-district, including 11,100 urban houses and 48,978 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.03% population of petlad taluka is literate, out of which 81.46% males and 70.13% females are literate.

List of Villages in Petlad Taluka

Petlad Taluka has a total of 56 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 Petlad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Petlad Taluka

The population profile of Petlad 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 Petlad's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Petlad 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.