Kachchh
Kachchh is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Kachchh district is 45,674 km², which includes 45,381.94 km² of rural area and 292.06 km² of urban area. There are about 877 villages in Kachchh district.
For administrative convenience, Kachchh 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.
Bhuj is the largest taluka in kachchh district by both area and population. Gandhidham is the smallest taluka in kachchh district by area while Lakhpat is the smallest taluka by population. There are 10 talukas in Kachchh district. Here is the list of all Kachchh Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Kachchh District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdasa | 2,535 | 1,17,538 |
| 2 | Anjar | 1,304 | 2,35,537 |
| 3 | Bhachau | 1,990 | 1,86,035 |
| 4 | Bhuj | 5,936 | 4,43,269 |
| 5 | Gandhidham | 217 | 3,27,166 |
| 6 | Lakhpat | 2,190 | 62,552 |
| 7 | Mandvi | 1,573 | 2,03,373 |
| 8 | Mundra | 1,098 | 1,53,219 |
| 9 | Nakhatrana | 2,135 | 1,46,367 |
| 10 | Rapar | 3,218 | 2,17,315 |
Population of Kachchh District
The population of Kachchh 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 Kachchh, 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 | 20,92,371 | 13,63,836 | 7,28,535 |
| Total Male Population | 10,96,737 | 7,13,524 | 3,83,213 |
| Total Female Population | 9,95,634 | 6,50,312 | 3,45,322 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,18,412 | 2,22,543 | 95,869 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,65,739 | 1,15,533 | 50,206 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,52,673 | 1,07,010 | 45,663 |
| Literate Population | 12,52,319 | 7,40,922 | 5,11,397 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,39,239 | 4,49,185 | 2,90,054 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,13,080 | 2,91,737 | 2,21,343 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,40,052 | 6,22,914 | 2,17,138 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,57,498 | 2,64,339 | 93,159 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,82,554 | 3,58,575 | 1,23,979 |
| Households | 4,45,672 | 2,86,001 | 1,59,671 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kachchh district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kachchh district is 20,92,371, including 10,96,737 males and 9,95,634 females. In rural areas, it is 13,63,836, including 7,13,524 males and 6,50,312 females. In urban areas, it is 7,28,535, including 3,83,213 males and 3,45,322 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kachchh district is 3,18,412, including 1,65,739 boys and 1,52,673 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,22,543, including 1,15,533 boys and 1,07,010 girls. In urban areas, it is 95,869, including 50,206 boys and 45,663 girls.
- Literate population in Kachchh district is around 12,52,319, including 7,39,239 males and 5,13,080 females. In rural areas, it is 7,40,922, including 4,49,185 males and 2,91,737 females. In urban areas, it is 5,11,397, including 2,90,054 males and 2,21,343 females.
- Illiterate population in Kachchh district is about 8,40,052, including 3,57,498 males and 4,82,554 females. In rural areas, it is 6,22,914, including 2,64,339 males and 3,58,575 females. In urban areas, it is 2,17,138, including 93,159 males and 1,23,979 females.
- There are about 4,45,672 households in Kachchh district, including 2,86,001 in rural areas and 1,59,671 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kachchh. 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 | 2,58,859 | 1,70,304 | 88,555 |
| SC Male Population | 1,33,224 | 87,247 | 45,977 |
| SC Female Population | 1,25,635 | 83,057 | 42,578 |
| Total ST Population | 24,228 | 14,287 | 9,941 |
| ST Male Population | 12,825 | 7,629 | 5,196 |
| ST Female Population | 11,403 | 6,658 | 4,745 |
| Population Density | 46 / km² | 30 / km² | 2,494 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kachchh district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kachchh district is approximately 2,58,859, including 1,33,224 males and 1,25,635 females. In rural areas, it is 1,70,304, including 87,247 males and 83,057 females. In urban areas, it is 88,555, including 45,977 males and 42,578 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kachchh district is about 24,228, including 12,825 males and 11,403 females. In rural areas, it is 14,287, including 7,629 males and 6,658 females. In urban areas, it is 9,941, including 5,196 males and 4,745 females.
- Overall population density of Kachchh district is around 46 people per km². Rural areas have about 30 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,494 people per km².