Porbandar

Porbandar is a Town and Taluka in Porbandar 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 information the sub-district code of Porbandar Block (CD) is 03822. Total area of porbandar taluka is 1,145 km² including 1,088.08 km² rural area and 57.42 km² urban area. Porbandar taluka has a population of 3,84,660 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,17,203 while rural population is 1,67,457. Porbandar has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. Porbandar taluka has a population density of 335.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 81,853 houses in the sub-district, including 46,779 urban houses and 35,074 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.44% population of porbandar taluka is literate, out of which 75.50% males and 63.04% females are literate.

List of Villages in Porbandar Taluka

Porbandar Taluka has a total of 76 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 Porbandar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Porbandar Taluka

The population profile of Porbandar 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 Porbandar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Porbandar Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.