Banas Kantha

Banas Kantha is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Banas Kantha is 10,743 km² including 10,544.75 km² rural area and 198.25 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Banas Kantha has a population of 31,20,506 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,14,915 while rural population is 27,05,591. Banas Kantha has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 290.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,60,411 houses in the district, including 81,973 urban houses and 4,78,438 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,233 villages in banas kantha district.

The Banas Kantha 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.

Vav is the largest taluka in banas kantha district covering area of 1765.24 km² while Bhabhar is the smallest taluka in banas kantha district covering area of 449.73 km². Deesa is the most populous whereas Dantiwada is the least populous taluka in banas kantha district. There are 12 talukas in Banas Kantha district. Here is the list of all Banas Kantha Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Banas Kantha District

Population of Banas Kantha District

The population of Banas Kantha 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 Banas Kantha, 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.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Banas Kantha. 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.