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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 217 km², including 166.89 km² of rural area and 49.99 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 877 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 | Not applicable |
| 4 | Galpadar (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kandla (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kharirohar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kidana | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Mithi Rohar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Padana | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Shinay | Urban | Not applicable |
Population of Gandhidham Taluka
According to the 2011 Census, Gandhidham Taluka had a total population of 3,27,166 people living in 71,447 households. The population comprised 1,74,343 males and 1,52,823 females, with an average population density of 1,509 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Gandhidham Taluka had 2,19,445 literate people and 45,533 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 58,783 and 5,963 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.