Nakhatrana

Nakhatrana is a Town and Taluka in Kachchh District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Nakhatrana Block (CD) is 03727. The total area of Nakhatrana Taluka is 2,135 km². Nakhatrana has a sex ratio of approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Nakhatrana Taluka

Nakhatrana Taluka has a total of 126 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Nakhatrana Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Nakhatrana Taluka

The population profile of Nakhatrana Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Nakhatrana Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,46,367 people. Includes nearly 74,380 males and 71,987 females. Rural population is about 1,46,367 people.
• There are around 21,786 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,337 boys and 10,449 girls.
• Literate population is about 88,603 people. Non-literate population is around 57,764 people.
• There are nearly 28,608 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nakhatrana Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nakhatrana Taluka is approximately 25,319 people, including 12,887 males and 12,432 females. Around 25,319 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nakhatrana Taluka is about 1,422 people, including 751 males and 671 females. Around 1,422 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 69 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 69 people per sq. km.