Porbandar
Porbandar is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Porbandar district is 2,316 km², which includes 2,137.67 km² of rural area and 178.33 km² of urban area. There are about 179 villages in Porbandar district.
For administrative convenience, Porbandar 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.
Porbandar is the largest taluka in porbandar district by both area and population. Ranavav is the smallest taluka in porbandar district by area while Kutiyana is the smallest taluka by population. There are 3 talukas in Porbandar district. Here is the list of all Porbandar Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Porbandar District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kutiyana | 586 | 86,221 |
| 2 | Porbandar | 1,145 | 3,84,660 |
| 3 | Ranavav | 585 | 1,14,568 |
Population of Porbandar District
The population of Porbandar 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 Porbandar, 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 | 5,85,449 | 2,99,775 | 2,85,674 |
| Total Male Population | 3,00,209 | 1,53,260 | 1,46,949 |
| Total Female Population | 2,85,240 | 1,46,515 | 1,38,725 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65,926 | 35,786 | 30,140 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 34,648 | 18,750 | 15,898 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,278 | 17,036 | 14,242 |
| Literate Population | 3,93,678 | 1,83,193 | 2,10,485 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,21,621 | 1,05,738 | 1,15,883 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,72,057 | 77,455 | 94,602 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,91,771 | 1,16,582 | 75,189 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 78,588 | 47,522 | 31,066 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,13,183 | 69,060 | 44,123 |
| Households | 1,24,556 | 63,404 | 61,152 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Porbandar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Porbandar district is 5,85,449, including 3,00,209 males and 2,85,240 females. In rural areas, it is 2,99,775, including 1,53,260 males and 1,46,515 females. In urban areas, it is 2,85,674, including 1,46,949 males and 1,38,725 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Porbandar district is 65,926, including 34,648 boys and 31,278 girls. In rural areas, it is 35,786, including 18,750 boys and 17,036 girls. In urban areas, it is 30,140, including 15,898 boys and 14,242 girls.
- Literate population in Porbandar district is around 3,93,678, including 2,21,621 males and 1,72,057 females. In rural areas, it is 1,83,193, including 1,05,738 males and 77,455 females. In urban areas, it is 2,10,485, including 1,15,883 males and 94,602 females.
- Illiterate population in Porbandar district is about 1,91,771, including 78,588 males and 1,13,183 females. In rural areas, it is 1,16,582, including 47,522 males and 69,060 females. In urban areas, it is 75,189, including 31,066 males and 44,123 females.
- There are about 1,24,556 households in Porbandar district, including 63,404 in rural areas and 61,152 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Porbandar. 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 | 51,830 | 29,068 | 22,762 |
| SC Male Population | 26,607 | 14,955 | 11,652 |
| SC Female Population | 25,223 | 14,113 | 11,110 |
| Total ST Population | 13,039 | 9,945 | 3,094 |
| ST Male Population | 6,730 | 5,146 | 1,584 |
| ST Female Population | 6,309 | 4,799 | 1,510 |
| Population Density | 253 / km² | 140 / km² | 1,602 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Porbandar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Porbandar district is approximately 51,830, including 26,607 males and 25,223 females. In rural areas, it is 29,068, including 14,955 males and 14,113 females. In urban areas, it is 22,762, including 11,652 males and 11,110 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Porbandar district is about 13,039, including 6,730 males and 6,309 females. In rural areas, it is 9,945, including 5,146 males and 4,799 females. In urban areas, it is 3,094, including 1,584 males and 1,510 females.
- Overall population density of Porbandar district is around 253 people per km². Rural areas have about 140 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,602 people per km².