Gandhidham Taluka - Kachchh, Gujarat
Gandhidham is an administrative taluka in the Kachchh district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gandhidham is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Gandhidham Bg, while the nearest airport is Kandla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 6.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 217 km², including 166.89 km² rural area and 49.99 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 876 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gandhidham Taluka
Gandhidham Taluka has a total of 10 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antarjal (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bharapar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chudva | Rural | Mithi Rohar |
| 4 | Galpadar (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kandla (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kharirohar | Rural | Khari Rohar |
| 7 | Kidana | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Mithi Rohar | Rural | Mithi Rohar |
| 9 | Padana | Rural | Padana |
| 10 | Shinay | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Gandhidham Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Gandhidham Taluka has a total population of 3,27,166 people, consisting of 1,74,343 males and 1,52,823 females. There are 71,447 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,509 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,27,166 | 38,981 | 2,88,185 |
| Male Population | 1,74,343 | 20,457 | 1,53,886 |
| Female Population | 1,52,823 | 18,524 | 1,34,299 |
| Total Households | 71,447 | 8,230 | 63,217 |
| Population Density | 1,509 / km² | 234 / km² | 5,765 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,19,445 literate people and 45,533 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 58,783 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,963 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) | 45,533 | 6,754 | 38,779 |
| Literate Population | 2,19,445 | 20,336 | 1,99,109 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,07,721 | 18,645 | 89,076 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 58,783 | 5,576 | 53,207 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,963 | 546 | 5,417 |
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.