Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar is a Town and Taluka in Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar Block (CD) is 03775. Total area of gandhinagar taluka is 671 km² including 415.76 km² rural area and 255.56 km² urban area. Gandhinagar taluka has a population of 5,60,497 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,60,071 while rural population is 2,00,426. Gandhinagar has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females for every 1,000 males. Gandhinagar taluka has a population density of 834.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,18,269 houses in the sub-district, including 77,499 urban houses and 40,770 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.17% population of gandhinagar taluka is literate, out of which 81.91% males and 69.93% females are literate.
List of Villages in Gandhinagar Taluka
Gandhinagar Taluka has a total of 73 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 Gandhinagar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adalaj | Adalaj | Gandhinagar |
2 | Adraj Moti | Adraj Moti | Kalol (10 km) |
3 | Alampur | Alampur | Gandhinagar (5 km) |
4 | Ambapur | Ambapur | Gandhinagar |
5 | Amiyapur | N/A | Gandhinagar |
6 | Bhat | Bhat | Gandhinagar |
7 | Bhoyan Rathod | Bhoyan Rathod | Kalol (12 km) |
8 | Chandrala | Chandrala | Dehgam (23 km) |
9 | Chekhalarani | Chekhalarani | Gandhinagar (15 km) |
10 | Chhala | Chhala | Gandhinagar (22 km) |
11 | Chiloda | Chiloda Dabhoda | Gandhinagar (10 km) |
12 | Dabhoda | Dabhoda | Dehgam (8 km) |
13 | Dantali | Dantali | Gandhinagar (12 km) |
14 | Dashela | Dashela | Gandhinagar (15 km) |
15 | Dhanap | Dhanap | Gandhinagar (15 km) |
16 | Dolarana Vasana | Dolarana Vasana | Gandhinagar (25 km) |
17 | Galudan | Galudan | Dehgam (7 km) |
18 | Giyod | Giyod | Gandhinagar (21 km) |
19 | Isanpur Mota | Isanpur Mota | Gandhinagar (15 km) |
20 | Jakhora | Jakhora Rajpur | Gandhinagar (20 km) |
21 | Jalund | Jalund | Kalol (10 km) |
22 | Jamiyatpur | Jamiyatpur | Gandhinagar |
23 | Karai | N/A | Gandhinagar |
24 | Khoraj | Khoraj | Ahmadabad (8 km) |
25 | Koba | Koba | Gandhinagar |
26 | Kolvada | Kolavada | Gandhinagar |
27 | Koteshwar | Koteshwar | Gandhinagar |
28 | Kudasan | Kudasan | Gandhinagar |
29 | Lavarpur | Lavarpur | Gandhinagar (12 km) |
30 | Lekawada | Lekawada | Gandhinagar (8 km) |
31 | Limbadia | Limbadia Karai | Ahmadabad (7 km) |
32 | Madhavgadh | Madhavgadh | Gandhinagar (27 km) |
33 | Magodi | Magodi | Gandhinagar (16 km) |
34 | Mahudara | Mahudara | Gandhinagar (10 km) |
35 | Medra | Medra | Ahmadabad (8 km) |
36 | Nabhoi | N/A | Gandhinagar |
37 | Nava Dharmpur | Nava Dharampur | Gandhinagar (16 km) |
38 | Palaj | Palaj | Gandhinagar |
39 | Pindharada | Pindharada | Gandhinagar (13 km) |
40 | Piplaj | Piplaj | Gandhinagar (11 km) |
41 | Pirojpur | Firojpur | Ahmadabad (10 km) |
42 | Por | Por | Gandhinagar |
43 | Prantiya | Prantiya | Gandhinagar (10 km) |
44 | Pundarasan | Pundarasan | Gandhinagar (6 km) |
45 | Raipur | Raipur | Gandhinagar |
46 | Rajpur | Rajpur | Gandhinagar (15 km) |
47 | Ranasan | Ranasan | Gandhinagar |
48 | Randesan | Randesan | Gandhinagar |
49 | Randheja | Randheja | Gandhinagar (8 km) |
50 | Ratanpur | Ratanpur | Gandhinagar (5 km) |
51 | Raysan | Raysan | Gandhinagar |
52 | Rupal | Rupal | Gandhinagar (13 km) |
53 | Sadra | Sadra | Gandhinagar (25 km) |
54 | Sardhav | Sardhav | Kalol (12 km) |
55 | Sargasan | Sargasan | Gandhinagar |
56 | Shahpur | Shahpur | Gandhinagar (5 km) |
57 | Shertha | Shertha | Gandhinagar |
58 | Shiholi Moti | Shiholi Moti | Gandhinagar (10 km) |
59 | Sonarda | Sonarda | Dehgam (8 km) |
60 | Sonipur | Sonipur | Gandhinagar (15 km) |
61 | Sugad | Sughad Nabhoi | Gandhinagar |
62 | Tarapur | Tarapur | Gandhinagar |
63 | Titoda | Titoda | Kalol (5 km) |
64 | Unava | Unava | Gandhinagar (13 km) |
65 | Unvarsad | Uvarsad | Gandhinagar |
66 | Vadodara | Vadodara | Dehgam (7 km) |
67 | Valad | Valad | Ahmadabad (10 km) |
68 | Vankanerda | Vankanerda | Dehgam (12 km) |
69 | Vasan | Vasan | Gandhinagar (12 km) |
70 | Vasana Hadmatia | Vasana Hadmatia | Gandhinagar |
71 | Vavol | Vavol | Gandhinagar |
72 | Vira Talavdi | Vira Talavdi | Ahmadabad (10 km) |
73 | Zundal | Zundal | Gandhinagar |
Population of Gandhinagar Taluka
The population profile of Gandhinagar 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 Gandhinagar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 5,60,497 | 2,00,426 | 3,60,071 |
Male Population | 2,92,052 | 1,03,558 | 1,88,494 |
Female Population | 2,68,445 | 96,868 | 1,71,577 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65,021 | 25,865 | 39,156 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,347 | 13,942 | 21,405 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,674 | 11,923 | 17,751 |
Literate Population | 4,26,943 | 1,42,829 | 2,84,114 |
Literate Male Population | 2,39,216 | 82,002 | 1,57,214 |
Literate Female Population | 1,87,727 | 60,827 | 1,26,900 |
Illiterate Population | 1,33,554 | 57,597 | 75,957 |
Illiterate Male Population | 52,836 | 21,556 | 31,280 |
Illiterate Female Population | 80,718 | 36,041 | 44,677 |
Total Households | 1,18,269 | 40,770 | 77,499 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gandhinagar 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.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 50,448 | 10,073 | 40,375 |
SC Male Population | 26,380 | 5,273 | 21,107 |
SC Female Population | 24,068 | 4,800 | 19,268 |
Total ST Population | 12,508 | 820 | 11,688 |
ST Male Population | 6,680 | 429 | 6,251 |
ST Female Population | 5,828 | 391 | 5,437 |
Population Density | 835 / km² | 482 / km² | 1,409 / km² |