Kachchh
Kachchh is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Kachchh is 45,674 km² including 45,381.94 km² rural area and 292.06 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kachchh has a population of 20,92,371 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,28,535 while rural population is 13,63,836. Kachchh has a sex ratio of approximately 907 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 45.81 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,45,672 houses in the district, including 1,59,671 urban houses and 2,86,001 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 877 villages in kachchh district.
The Kachchh 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.
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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |