Palitana

Palitana is a Town and Taluka in Bhavnagar 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 Palitana Block (CD) is 03858. Total area of palitana taluka is 755 km² including 742.37 km² rural area and 12.95 km² urban area. Palitana taluka has a population of 2,30,271 peoples, out of which urban population is 64,497 while rural population is 1,65,774. Palitana has a sex ratio of approximately 957 females for every 1,000 males. Palitana taluka has a population density of 304.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,260 houses in the sub-district, including 11,791 urban houses and 29,469 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.88% population of palitana taluka is literate, out of which 71.74% males and 55.67% females are literate.

List of Villages in Palitana Taluka

Palitana Taluka has a total of 87 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 Palitana Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Palitana Taluka

The population profile of Palitana 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 Palitana'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 Palitana 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.