Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Gandhinagar district is 2,140 km², which includes 1,763.41 km² of rural area and 376.59 km² of urban area. There are about 252 villages in Gandhinagar district.
For administrative convenience, Gandhinagar 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.
Gandhinagar is the largest taluka in gandhinagar district by both area and population. Mansa is the smallest taluka in gandhinagar district by both area and population. There are 4 talukas in Gandhinagar district. Here is the list of all Gandhinagar Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Gandhinagar District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dehgam | 612 | 2,68,562 |
| 2 | Gandhinagar | 671 | 5,60,497 |
| 3 | Kalol | 488 | 3,56,127 |
| 4 | Mansa | 369 | 2,06,567 |
Population of Gandhinagar District
The population of Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar, 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 | 13,91,753 | 7,91,126 | 6,00,627 |
| Total Male Population | 7,23,864 | 4,08,436 | 3,15,428 |
| Total Female Population | 6,67,889 | 3,82,690 | 2,85,199 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,67,377 | 99,763 | 67,614 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 90,604 | 53,681 | 36,923 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 76,773 | 46,082 | 30,691 |
| Literate Population | 10,30,494 | 5,63,973 | 4,66,521 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,82,686 | 3,23,305 | 2,59,381 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,47,808 | 2,40,668 | 2,07,140 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,61,259 | 2,27,153 | 1,34,106 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,41,178 | 85,131 | 56,047 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,20,081 | 1,42,022 | 78,059 |
| Households | 2,89,990 | 1,61,994 | 1,27,996 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Gandhinagar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Gandhinagar district is 13,91,753, including 7,23,864 males and 6,67,889 females. In rural areas, it is 7,91,126, including 4,08,436 males and 3,82,690 females. In urban areas, it is 6,00,627, including 3,15,428 males and 2,85,199 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Gandhinagar district is 1,67,377, including 90,604 boys and 76,773 girls. In rural areas, it is 99,763, including 53,681 boys and 46,082 girls. In urban areas, it is 67,614, including 36,923 boys and 30,691 girls.
- Literate population in Gandhinagar district is around 10,30,494, including 5,82,686 males and 4,47,808 females. In rural areas, it is 5,63,973, including 3,23,305 males and 2,40,668 females. In urban areas, it is 4,66,521, including 2,59,381 males and 2,07,140 females.
- Illiterate population in Gandhinagar district is about 3,61,259, including 1,41,178 males and 2,20,081 females. In rural areas, it is 2,27,153, including 85,131 males and 1,42,022 females. In urban areas, it is 1,34,106, including 56,047 males and 78,059 females.
- There are about 2,89,990 households in Gandhinagar district, including 1,61,994 in rural areas and 1,27,996 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Gandhinagar. 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 | 1,08,608 | 40,454 | 68,154 |
| SC Male Population | 56,919 | 21,162 | 35,757 |
| SC Female Population | 51,689 | 19,292 | 32,397 |
| Total ST Population | 18,204 | 2,583 | 15,621 |
| ST Male Population | 9,711 | 1,363 | 8,348 |
| ST Female Population | 8,493 | 1,220 | 7,273 |
| Population Density | 650 / km² | 449 / km² | 1,595 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Gandhinagar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gandhinagar district is approximately 1,08,608, including 56,919 males and 51,689 females. In rural areas, it is 40,454, including 21,162 males and 19,292 females. In urban areas, it is 68,154, including 35,757 males and 32,397 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gandhinagar district is about 18,204, including 9,711 males and 8,493 females. In rural areas, it is 2,583, including 1,363 males and 1,220 females. In urban areas, it is 15,621, including 8,348 males and 7,273 females.
- Overall population density of Gandhinagar district is around 650 people per km². Rural areas have about 449 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,595 people per km².