Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Bhavnagar district is 10,034 km², which includes 9,625.46 km² of rural area and 408.54 km² of urban area. There are about 783 villages in Bhavnagar district.
For administrative convenience, Bhavnagar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 11 talukas in Bhavnagar district. Here is the list of all Bhavnagar Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Bhavnagar District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhavnagar | 2,293 | 7,87,319 |
| 2 | Botad | 794 | 2,86,618 |
| 3 | Gadhada | 900 | 2,00,475 |
| 4 | Gariadhar | 498 | 1,18,276 |
| 5 | Ghogha | 699 | 1,00,977 |
| 6 | Mahuva | 1,321 | 4,52,011 |
| 7 | Palitana | 755 | 2,30,271 |
| 8 | Sihor | 740 | 2,12,236 |
| 9 | Talaja | 974 | 3,25,667 |
| 10 | Umrala | 429 | 86,323 |
| 11 | Vallabhipur | 629 | 80,192 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Bhavnagar District
Bhavnagar is the largest taluka in bhavnagar district by both area and population. Umrala is the smallest taluka in bhavnagar district by area, while Vallabhipur is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bhavnagar | Bhavnagar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Umrala | Umrala |
Population of Bhavnagar District
The population of Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar, 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,80,365 | 16,97,964 | 11,82,401 |
| Total Male Population | 14,90,201 | 8,68,833 | 6,21,368 |
| Total Female Population | 13,90,164 | 8,29,131 | 5,61,033 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,81,470 | 2,41,228 | 1,40,242 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,01,720 | 1,26,532 | 75,188 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,79,750 | 1,14,696 | 65,054 |
| Literate Population | 18,87,255 | 10,29,936 | 8,57,319 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,87,371 | 6,05,026 | 4,82,345 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,99,884 | 4,24,910 | 3,74,974 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,93,110 | 6,68,028 | 3,25,082 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,02,830 | 2,63,807 | 1,39,023 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,90,280 | 4,04,221 | 1,86,059 |
| Households | 5,38,605 | 3,02,370 | 2,36,235 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Bhavnagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Bhavnagar district is 28,80,365, including 14,90,201 males and 13,90,164 females. In rural areas, it is 16,97,964, including 8,68,833 males and 8,29,131 females. In urban areas, it is 11,82,401, including 6,21,368 males and 5,61,033 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Bhavnagar district is 3,81,470, including 2,01,720 boys and 1,79,750 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,41,228, including 1,26,532 boys and 1,14,696 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,40,242, including 75,188 boys and 65,054 girls.
- Literate population in Bhavnagar district is around 18,87,255, including 10,87,371 males and 7,99,884 females. In rural areas, it is 10,29,936, including 6,05,026 males and 4,24,910 females. In urban areas, it is 8,57,319, including 4,82,345 males and 3,74,974 females.
- Illiterate population in Bhavnagar district is about 9,93,110, including 4,02,830 males and 5,90,280 females. In rural areas, it is 6,68,028, including 2,63,807 males and 4,04,221 females. In urban areas, it is 3,25,082, including 1,39,023 males and 1,86,059 females.
- There are about 5,38,605 households in Bhavnagar district, including 3,02,370 in rural areas and 2,36,235 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Bhavnagar. 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,57,034 | 88,671 | 68,363 |
| SC Male Population | 80,827 | 45,615 | 35,212 |
| SC Female Population | 76,207 | 43,056 | 33,151 |
| Total ST Population | 9,110 | 3,408 | 5,702 |
| ST Male Population | 4,751 | 1,817 | 2,934 |
| ST Female Population | 4,359 | 1,591 | 2,768 |
| Population Density | 287 / km² | 176 / km² | 2,894 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Bhavnagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhavnagar district is approximately 1,57,034, including 80,827 males and 76,207 females. In rural areas, it is 88,671, including 45,615 males and 43,056 females. In urban areas, it is 68,363, including 35,212 males and 33,151 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhavnagar district is about 9,110, including 4,751 males and 4,359 females. In rural areas, it is 3,408, including 1,817 males and 1,591 females. In urban areas, it is 5,702, including 2,934 males and 2,768 females.
- Overall population density of Bhavnagar district is around 287 people per km². Rural areas have about 176 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,894 people per km².