Kachchh District, Gujarat
Kachchh District is an administrative district in the state of Gujarat, India. It is situated about 320 km from Gandhinagar, the state capital of Gujarat. The district headquarters is located at Bhuj. Gujarati, Kutchi, Sindhi and Hindi are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 45,674 km², including 45,381.94 km² of rural area and 292.06 km² of urban area.
List of Talukas in Kachchh District
Kachchh District is divided into 10 Talukas for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 994 villages under these talukas. The table below lists each taluka along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Taluka | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdasa | 157 | 2,534.84 |
| 2 | Anjar | 70 | 1,303.64 |
| 3 | Bhachau | 73 | 1,990.37 |
| 4 | Bhuj | 187 | 5,936.11 |
| 5 | Gandhidham | 10 | 216.88 |
| 6 | Lakhpat | 101 | 2,190.49 |
| 7 | Mandvi | 98 | 1,573.26 |
| 8 | Mundra | 64 | 1,098.11 |
| 9 | Nakhatrana | 134 | 2,135.14 |
| 10 | Rapar | 100 | 3,217.81 |
Population of Kachchh District
As per the Census 2011, Kachchh District has a total population of 20,92,371 people, consisting of 10,96,737 males and 9,95,634 females. There are 4,45,672 households in the district with an average population density of 46 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,92,371 | 13,63,836 | 7,28,535 |
| Male Population | 10,96,737 | 7,13,524 | 3,83,213 |
| Female Population | 9,95,634 | 6,50,312 | 3,45,322 |
| Total Households | 4,45,672 | 2,86,001 | 1,59,671 |
| Population Density | 46 / km² | 30 / km² | 2,494 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 12,52,319 literate people and 3,18,412 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,58,859 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 24,228 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,18,412 | 2,22,543 | 95,869 |
| Literate Population | 12,52,319 | 7,40,922 | 5,11,397 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,40,052 | 6,22,914 | 2,17,138 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,58,859 | 1,70,304 | 88,555 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 24,228 | 14,287 | 9,941 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.