Mahesana
Mahesana is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Mahesana district is 4,401 km², which includes 4,212.67 km² of rural area and 188.33 km² of urban area. There are about 597 villages in Mahesana district.
For administrative convenience, Mahesana district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Mahesana is the largest taluka in mahesana district by both area and population. Satlasana is the smallest taluka in mahesana district by both area and population. There are 9 talukas in Mahesana district. Here is the list of all Mahesana Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Mahesana District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Becharaji | 418 | 99,588 |
| 2 | Kadi | 831 | 3,41,407 |
| 3 | Kheralu | 322 | 1,33,778 |
| 4 | Mahesana | 843 | 5,29,816 |
| 5 | Satlasana | 310 | 89,546 |
| 6 | Unjha | 314 | 1,75,539 |
| 7 | Vadnagar | 323 | 1,45,445 |
| 8 | Vijapur | 556 | 2,57,699 |
| 9 | Visnagar | 484 | 2,62,246 |
Population of Mahesana District
The population of Mahesana 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 Mahesana, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,35,064 | 15,20,734 | 5,14,330 |
| Total Male Population | 10,56,520 | 7,87,175 | 2,69,345 |
| Total Female Population | 9,78,544 | 7,33,559 | 2,44,985 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,37,932 | 1,83,974 | 53,958 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,29,169 | 99,073 | 30,096 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,08,763 | 84,901 | 23,862 |
| Literate Population | 15,02,645 | 10,95,809 | 4,06,836 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,47,499 | 6,23,765 | 2,23,734 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,55,146 | 4,72,044 | 1,83,102 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,32,419 | 4,24,925 | 1,07,494 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,09,021 | 1,63,410 | 45,611 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,23,398 | 2,61,515 | 61,883 |
| Households | 4,24,479 | 3,16,536 | 1,07,943 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mahesana district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mahesana district is 20,35,064, including 10,56,520 males and 9,78,544 females. In rural areas, it is 15,20,734, including 7,87,175 males and 7,33,559 females. In urban areas, it is 5,14,330, including 2,69,345 males and 2,44,985 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mahesana district is 2,37,932, including 1,29,169 boys and 1,08,763 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,83,974, including 99,073 boys and 84,901 girls. In urban areas, it is 53,958, including 30,096 boys and 23,862 girls.
- Literate population in Mahesana district is around 15,02,645, including 8,47,499 males and 6,55,146 females. In rural areas, it is 10,95,809, including 6,23,765 males and 4,72,044 females. In urban areas, it is 4,06,836, including 2,23,734 males and 1,83,102 females.
- Illiterate population in Mahesana district is about 5,32,419, including 2,09,021 males and 3,23,398 females. In rural areas, it is 4,24,925, including 1,63,410 males and 2,61,515 females. In urban areas, it is 1,07,494, including 45,611 males and 61,883 females.
- There are about 4,24,479 households in Mahesana district, including 3,16,536 in rural areas and 1,07,943 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mahesana. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,62,288 | 1,18,710 | 43,578 |
| SC Male Population | 84,470 | 61,672 | 22,798 |
| SC Female Population | 77,818 | 57,038 | 20,780 |
| Total ST Population | 9,392 | 3,144 | 6,248 |
| ST Male Population | 4,879 | 1,634 | 3,245 |
| ST Female Population | 4,513 | 1,510 | 3,003 |
| Population Density | 462 / km² | 361 / km² | 2,731 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mahesana district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mahesana district is approximately 1,62,288, including 84,470 males and 77,818 females. In rural areas, it is 1,18,710, including 61,672 males and 57,038 females. In urban areas, it is 43,578, including 22,798 males and 20,780 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mahesana district is about 9,392, including 4,879 males and 4,513 females. In rural areas, it is 3,144, including 1,634 males and 1,510 females. In urban areas, it is 6,248, including 3,245 males and 3,003 females.
- Overall population density of Mahesana district is around 462 people per km². Rural areas have about 361 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,731 people per km².