Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Gandhinagar is 2,140 km² including 1,763.41 km² rural area and 376.59 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Gandhinagar has a population of 13,91,753 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,00,627 while rural population is 7,91,126. Gandhinagar has a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 650.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,89,990 houses in the district, including 1,27,996 urban houses and 1,61,994 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 252 villages in gandhinagar district.

The Gandhinagar 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.

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)
1Dehgam6122,68,562
2Gandhinagar6715,60,497
3Kalol4883,56,127
4Mansa3692,06,567

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

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