Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Bhavnagar is 10,034 km² including 9,625.46 km² rural area and 408.54 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Bhavnagar has a population of 28,80,365 peoples, out of which urban population is 11,82,401 while rural population is 16,97,964. Bhavnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 287.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,38,605 houses in the district, including 2,36,235 urban houses and 3,02,370 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 783 villages in bhavnagar district.

The Bhavnagar 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.

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 taluka by population. 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

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.

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.