Danta

Danta is a Town and Taluka in Banas Kantha 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 Danta Block (CD) is 03737. Total area of danta taluka is 901 km² including 883.68 km² rural area and 17.41 km² urban area. Danta taluka has a population of 2,24,839 peoples, out of which urban population is 17,753 while rural population is 2,07,086. Danta has a sex ratio of approximately 957 females for every 1,000 males. Danta taluka has a population density of 249.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,613 houses in the sub-district, including 3,612 urban houses and 36,001 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 50.26% population of danta taluka is literate, out of which 59.14% males and 40.99% females are literate.

List of Villages in Danta Taluka

Danta Taluka has a total of 179 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 Danta Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Danta Taluka

The population profile of Danta 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 Danta'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 Danta 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.