Patan
Patan is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Patan district is 5,792 km², which includes 5,653.92 km² of rural area and 138.08 km² of urban area. There are about 517 villages in Patan district.
For administrative convenience, Patan 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 7 talukas in Patan district. Here is the list of all Patan Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Patan District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chanasma | 457 | 1,30,743 |
| 2 | Harij | 404 | 94,562 |
| 3 | Patan | 1,024 | 4,49,480 |
| 4 | Radhanpur | 603 | 1,44,266 |
| 5 | Sami | 1,594 | 1,82,805 |
| 6 | Santalpur | 1,329 | 1,28,791 |
| 7 | Sidhpur | 382 | 2,13,087 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Sami is the largest taluka in patan district, covering an area of 1593.74 km², while Sidhpur is the smallest taluka in the district, with an area of 381.54 km². Patan is the most populous, whereas Harij is the least populous taluka in patan district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Sami | Patan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sidhpur | Sidhpur |
Population of Patan District
The population of Patan 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 Patan, 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 | 13,43,734 | 10,62,653 | 2,81,081 |
| Total Male Population | 6,94,397 | 5,48,324 | 1,46,073 |
| Total Female Population | 6,49,337 | 5,14,329 | 1,35,008 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,84,779 | 1,53,011 | 31,768 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 97,762 | 80,705 | 17,057 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 87,017 | 72,306 | 14,711 |
| Literate Population | 8,37,913 | 6,30,617 | 2,07,296 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,94,631 | 3,78,570 | 1,16,061 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,43,282 | 2,52,047 | 91,235 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,05,821 | 4,32,036 | 73,785 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,99,766 | 1,69,754 | 30,012 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,06,055 | 2,62,282 | 43,773 |
| Households | 2,67,633 | 2,09,082 | 58,551 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Patan district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Patan district is 13,43,734, including 6,94,397 males and 6,49,337 females. In rural areas, it is 10,62,653, including 5,48,324 males and 5,14,329 females. In urban areas, it is 2,81,081, including 1,46,073 males and 1,35,008 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Patan district is 1,84,779, including 97,762 boys and 87,017 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,53,011, including 80,705 boys and 72,306 girls. In urban areas, it is 31,768, including 17,057 boys and 14,711 girls.
- Literate population in Patan district is around 8,37,913, including 4,94,631 males and 3,43,282 females. In rural areas, it is 6,30,617, including 3,78,570 males and 2,52,047 females. In urban areas, it is 2,07,296, including 1,16,061 males and 91,235 females.
- Illiterate population in Patan district is about 5,05,821, including 1,99,766 males and 3,06,055 females. In rural areas, it is 4,32,036, including 1,69,754 males and 2,62,282 females. In urban areas, it is 73,785, including 30,012 males and 43,773 females.
- There are about 2,67,633 households in Patan district, including 2,09,082 in rural areas and 58,551 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Patan. 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 | 1,23,408 | 96,923 | 26,485 |
| SC Male Population | 64,190 | 50,370 | 13,820 |
| SC Female Population | 59,218 | 46,553 | 12,665 |
| Total ST Population | 13,303 | 6,182 | 7,121 |
| ST Male Population | 6,835 | 3,189 | 3,646 |
| ST Female Population | 6,468 | 2,993 | 3,475 |
| Population Density | 232 / km² | 188 / km² | 2,036 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Patan district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Patan district is approximately 1,23,408, including 64,190 males and 59,218 females. In rural areas, it is 96,923, including 50,370 males and 46,553 females. In urban areas, it is 26,485, including 13,820 males and 12,665 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Patan district is about 13,303, including 6,835 males and 6,468 females. In rural areas, it is 6,182, including 3,189 males and 2,993 females. In urban areas, it is 7,121, including 3,646 males and 3,475 females.
- Overall population density of Patan district is around 232 people per km². Rural areas have about 188 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,036 people per km².