Rajkot
Rajkot is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Rajkot district is 11,198 km², which includes 10,399.41 km² of rural area and 798.59 km² of urban area. There are about 833 villages in Rajkot district.
For administrative convenience, Rajkot 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 14 talukas in Rajkot district. Here is the list of all Rajkot Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Rajkot District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhoraji | 503 | 1,54,896 |
| 2 | Gondal | 1,145 | 2,85,550 |
| 3 | Jamkandorna | 553 | 78,130 |
| 4 | Jasdan | 1,253 | 3,14,124 |
| 5 | Jetpur | 678 | 2,47,140 |
| 6 | Kotda Sangani | 543 | 90,460 |
| 7 | Lodhika | 401 | 57,415 |
| 8 | Maliya | 756 | 78,692 |
| 9 | Morvi | 1,070 | 4,03,995 |
| 10 | Paddhari | 625 | 74,781 |
| 11 | Rajkot | 1,115 | 15,33,821 |
| 12 | Tankara | 629 | 87,577 |
| 13 | Upleta | 798 | 1,78,912 |
| 14 | Wankaner | 1,128 | 2,19,065 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Jasdan is the largest taluka in rajkot district by area, while Rajkot is the largest by population. Lodhika is the smallest taluka in rajkot district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Jasdan | Rajkot |
| Smallest Tehsil | Lodhika | Lodhika |
Population of Rajkot District
The population of Rajkot 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 Rajkot, 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 | 38,04,558 | 15,90,508 | 22,14,050 |
| Total Male Population | 19,74,445 | 8,16,264 | 11,58,181 |
| Total Female Population | 18,30,113 | 7,74,244 | 10,55,869 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,38,580 | 1,92,085 | 2,46,495 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,35,534 | 1,02,201 | 1,33,333 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,03,046 | 89,884 | 1,13,162 |
| Literate Population | 27,25,056 | 10,43,935 | 16,81,121 |
| Literate Male Population | 15,14,075 | 5,92,755 | 9,21,320 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,10,981 | 4,51,180 | 7,59,801 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,79,502 | 5,46,573 | 5,32,929 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,60,370 | 2,23,509 | 2,36,861 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,19,132 | 3,23,064 | 2,96,068 |
| Households | 7,86,586 | 3,14,961 | 4,71,625 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Rajkot district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Rajkot district is 38,04,558, including 19,74,445 males and 18,30,113 females. In rural areas, it is 15,90,508, including 8,16,264 males and 7,74,244 females. In urban areas, it is 22,14,050, including 11,58,181 males and 10,55,869 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Rajkot district is 4,38,580, including 2,35,534 boys and 2,03,046 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,92,085, including 1,02,201 boys and 89,884 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,46,495, including 1,33,333 boys and 1,13,162 girls.
- Literate population in Rajkot district is around 27,25,056, including 15,14,075 males and 12,10,981 females. In rural areas, it is 10,43,935, including 5,92,755 males and 4,51,180 females. In urban areas, it is 16,81,121, including 9,21,320 males and 7,59,801 females.
- Illiterate population in Rajkot district is about 10,79,502, including 4,60,370 males and 6,19,132 females. In rural areas, it is 5,46,573, including 2,23,509 males and 3,23,064 females. In urban areas, it is 5,32,929, including 2,36,861 males and 2,96,068 females.
- There are about 7,86,586 households in Rajkot district, including 3,14,961 in rural areas and 4,71,625 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Rajkot. 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 | 2,90,169 | 1,47,979 | 1,42,190 |
| SC Male Population | 1,49,782 | 76,241 | 73,541 |
| SC Female Population | 1,40,387 | 71,738 | 68,649 |
| Total ST Population | 24,017 | 8,407 | 15,610 |
| ST Male Population | 12,504 | 4,389 | 8,115 |
| ST Female Population | 11,513 | 4,018 | 7,495 |
| Population Density | 340 / km² | 153 / km² | 2,772 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Rajkot district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajkot district is approximately 2,90,169, including 1,49,782 males and 1,40,387 females. In rural areas, it is 1,47,979, including 76,241 males and 71,738 females. In urban areas, it is 1,42,190, including 73,541 males and 68,649 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajkot district is about 24,017, including 12,504 males and 11,513 females. In rural areas, it is 8,407, including 4,389 males and 4,018 females. In urban areas, it is 15,610, including 8,115 males and 7,495 females.
- Overall population density of Rajkot district is around 340 people per km². Rural areas have about 153 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,772 people per km².