Palanpur

Palanpur 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 Palanpur Block (CD) is 03739. Total area of palanpur taluka is 787 km² including 735.25 km² rural area and 51.32 km² urban area. Palanpur taluka has a population of 4,38,773 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,60,231 while rural population is 2,78,542. Palanpur has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Palanpur taluka has a population density of 557.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 87,108 houses in the sub-district, including 32,777 urban houses and 54,331 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.78% population of palanpur taluka is literate, out of which 77.37% males and 59.62% females are literate.

List of Villages in Palanpur Taluka

Palanpur Taluka has a total of 110 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 Palanpur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Palanpur Taluka

The population profile of Palanpur 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 Palanpur'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 Palanpur 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.