Junagadh
Junagadh is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Junagadh is 8,831 km² including 8,366.18 km² rural area and 464.82 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Junagadh has a population of 27,43,082 peoples, out of which urban population is 9,06,412 while rural population is 18,36,670. Junagadh has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 310.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,27,326 houses in the district, including 1,79,624 urban houses and 3,47,702 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 901 villages in junagadh district.
The Junagadh 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.
Una is the largest taluka in junagadh district covering area of 1566.56 km² while Sutrapada is the smallest taluka in junagadh district covering area of 327.10 km². Junagadh is the most populous whereas Mendarda is the least populous taluka in junagadh district. There are 14 talukas in Junagadh district. Here is the list of all Junagadh Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Junagadh District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhesan | 439 | 79,712 |
| 2 | Junagadh | 680 | 4,39,420 |
| 3 | Keshod | 567 | 1,94,746 |
| 4 | Kodinar | 537 | 2,28,809 |
| 5 | Malia | 525 | 1,60,181 |
| 6 | Manavadar | 597 | 1,32,830 |
| 7 | Mangrol | 592 | 2,12,973 |
| 8 | Mendarda | 367 | 68,531 |
| 9 | Patan Veraval | 365 | 3,22,492 |
| 10 | Sutrapada | 327 | 1,41,968 |
| 11 | Talala | 980 | 1,35,731 |
| 12 | Una | 1,567 | 3,88,477 |
| 13 | Vanthali | 394 | 97,189 |
| 14 | Visavadar | 894 | 1,40,023 |
Population of Junagadh District
The population of Junagadh 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 Junagadh, 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 | 27,43,082 | 18,36,670 | 9,06,412 |
| Total Male Population | 14,04,356 | 9,40,271 | 4,64,085 |
| Total Female Population | 13,38,726 | 8,96,399 | 4,42,327 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,11,930 | 2,13,972 | 97,958 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,63,535 | 1,11,826 | 51,709 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,48,395 | 1,02,146 | 46,249 |
| Literate Population | 18,42,818 | 11,78,160 | 6,64,658 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,46,981 | 6,81,209 | 3,65,772 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,95,837 | 4,96,951 | 2,98,886 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,00,264 | 6,58,510 | 2,41,754 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,57,375 | 2,59,062 | 98,313 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,42,889 | 3,99,448 | 1,43,441 |
| Households | 5,27,326 | 3,47,702 | 1,79,624 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Junagadh. 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 | 2,65,793 | 2,04,153 | 61,640 |
| SC Male Population | 1,36,319 | 1,04,726 | 31,593 |
| SC Female Population | 1,29,474 | 99,427 | 30,047 |
| Total ST Population | 55,571 | 37,633 | 17,938 |
| ST Male Population | 28,463 | 19,376 | 9,087 |
| ST Female Population | 27,108 | 18,257 | 8,851 |
| Population Density | 311 / km² | 220 / km² | 1,950 / km² |