Dohad
Dohad is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Dohad district is 3,642 km², which includes 3,592.04 km² of rural area and 49.96 km² of urban area. There are about 691 villages in Dohad district.
For administrative convenience, Dohad 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.
Jhalod is the largest taluka in dohad district covering area of 804.33 km² while Garbada is the smallest taluka in dohad district covering area of 258.29 km². Dohad is the most populous whereas Dhanpur is the least populous taluka in dohad district. There are 7 talukas in Dohad district. Here is the list of all Dohad Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Dohad District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devgadbaria | 575 | 2,49,335 |
| 2 | Dhanpur | 468 | 1,80,369 |
| 3 | Dohad | 616 | 4,80,845 |
| 4 | Fatepura | 326 | 2,38,116 |
| 5 | Garbada | 258 | 1,98,879 |
| 6 | Jhalod | 804 | 4,73,273 |
| 7 | Limkheda | 595 | 3,06,269 |
Population of Dohad District
The population of Dohad 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 Dohad, 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 | 21,27,086 | 19,35,461 | 1,91,625 |
| Total Male Population | 10,68,651 | 9,70,963 | 97,688 |
| Total Female Population | 10,58,435 | 9,64,498 | 93,937 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,14,798 | 3,87,164 | 27,634 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,12,968 | 1,98,501 | 14,467 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,01,830 | 1,88,663 | 13,167 |
| Literate Population | 10,07,171 | 8,72,552 | 1,34,619 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,99,035 | 5,25,140 | 73,895 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,08,136 | 3,47,412 | 60,724 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,19,915 | 10,62,909 | 57,006 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,69,616 | 4,45,823 | 23,793 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,50,299 | 6,17,086 | 33,213 |
| Households | 3,34,272 | 2,98,702 | 35,570 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dohad district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dohad district is 21,27,086, including 10,68,651 males and 10,58,435 females. In rural areas, it is 19,35,461, including 9,70,963 males and 9,64,498 females. In urban areas, it is 1,91,625, including 97,688 males and 93,937 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dohad district is 4,14,798, including 2,12,968 boys and 2,01,830 girls. In rural areas, it is 3,87,164, including 1,98,501 boys and 1,88,663 girls. In urban areas, it is 27,634, including 14,467 boys and 13,167 girls.
- Literate population in Dohad district is around 10,07,171, including 5,99,035 males and 4,08,136 females. In rural areas, it is 8,72,552, including 5,25,140 males and 3,47,412 females. In urban areas, it is 1,34,619, including 73,895 males and 60,724 females.
- Illiterate population in Dohad district is about 11,19,915, including 4,69,616 males and 6,50,299 females. In rural areas, it is 10,62,909, including 4,45,823 males and 6,17,086 females. In urban areas, it is 57,006, including 23,793 males and 33,213 females.
- There are about 3,34,272 households in Dohad district, including 2,98,702 in rural areas and 35,570 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dohad. 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 | 41,444 | 31,647 | 9,797 |
| SC Male Population | 20,680 | 15,751 | 4,929 |
| SC Female Population | 20,764 | 15,896 | 4,868 |
| Total ST Population | 15,80,850 | 15,22,008 | 58,842 |
| ST Male Population | 7,93,305 | 7,63,671 | 29,634 |
| ST Female Population | 7,87,545 | 7,58,337 | 29,208 |
| Population Density | 584 / km² | 539 / km² | 3,836 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dohad district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dohad district is approximately 41,444, including 20,680 males and 20,764 females. In rural areas, it is 31,647, including 15,751 males and 15,896 females. In urban areas, it is 9,797, including 4,929 males and 4,868 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dohad district is about 15,80,850, including 7,93,305 males and 7,87,545 females. In rural areas, it is 15,22,008, including 7,63,671 males and 7,58,337 females. In urban areas, it is 58,842, including 29,634 males and 29,208 females.
- Overall population density of Dohad district is around 584 people per km². Rural areas have about 539 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,836 people per km².