Narmada
Narmada is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Narmada district is 2,817 km², which includes 2,791.87 km² of rural area and 25.13 km² of urban area. There are about 558 villages in Narmada district.
For administrative convenience, Narmada 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.
There are 4 talukas in Narmada district. Here is the list of all Narmada Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Narmada District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dediapada | 1,053 | 1,74,449 |
| 2 | Nandod | 1,106 | 2,41,053 |
| 3 | Sagbara | 410 | 1,10,924 |
| 4 | Tilakwada | 248 | 63,871 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Narmada District
Nandod is the largest taluka in narmada district by both area and population. Tilakwada is the smallest taluka in narmada district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Nandod | Nandod |
| Smallest Tehsil | Tilakwada | Tilakwada |
Population of Narmada District
The population of Narmada 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 Narmada, 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 | 5,90,297 | 5,28,425 | 61,872 |
| Total Male Population | 3,01,086 | 2,69,408 | 31,678 |
| Total Female Population | 2,89,211 | 2,59,017 | 30,194 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 78,123 | 71,877 | 6,246 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,250 | 36,946 | 3,304 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37,873 | 34,931 | 2,942 |
| Literate Population | 3,70,336 | 3,21,677 | 48,659 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,11,767 | 1,85,566 | 26,201 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,58,569 | 1,36,111 | 22,458 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,19,961 | 2,06,748 | 13,213 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 89,319 | 83,842 | 5,477 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,30,642 | 1,22,906 | 7,736 |
| Households | 1,22,174 | 1,08,962 | 13,212 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Narmada district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Narmada district is 5,90,297, including 3,01,086 males and 2,89,211 females. In rural areas, it is 5,28,425, including 2,69,408 males and 2,59,017 females. In urban areas, it is 61,872, including 31,678 males and 30,194 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Narmada district is 78,123, including 40,250 boys and 37,873 girls. In rural areas, it is 71,877, including 36,946 boys and 34,931 girls. In urban areas, it is 6,246, including 3,304 boys and 2,942 girls.
- Literate population in Narmada district is around 3,70,336, including 2,11,767 males and 1,58,569 females. In rural areas, it is 3,21,677, including 1,85,566 males and 1,36,111 females. In urban areas, it is 48,659, including 26,201 males and 22,458 females.
- Illiterate population in Narmada district is about 2,19,961, including 89,319 males and 1,30,642 females. In rural areas, it is 2,06,748, including 83,842 males and 1,22,906 females. In urban areas, it is 13,213, including 5,477 males and 7,736 females.
- There are about 1,22,174 households in Narmada district, including 1,08,962 in rural areas and 13,212 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Narmada. 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 | 8,733 | 5,954 | 2,779 |
| SC Male Population | 4,465 | 3,036 | 1,429 |
| SC Female Population | 4,268 | 2,918 | 1,350 |
| Total ST Population | 4,81,392 | 4,61,391 | 20,001 |
| ST Male Population | 2,44,524 | 2,34,288 | 10,236 |
| ST Female Population | 2,36,868 | 2,27,103 | 9,765 |
| Population Density | 210 / km² | 189 / km² | 2,462 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Narmada district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Narmada district is approximately 8,733, including 4,465 males and 4,268 females. In rural areas, it is 5,954, including 3,036 males and 2,918 females. In urban areas, it is 2,779, including 1,429 males and 1,350 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Narmada district is about 4,81,392, including 2,44,524 males and 2,36,868 females. In rural areas, it is 4,61,391, including 2,34,288 males and 2,27,103 females. In urban areas, it is 20,001, including 10,236 males and 9,765 females.
- Overall population density of Narmada district is around 210 people per km². Rural areas have about 189 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,462 people per km².