Sabar Kantha
Sabar Kantha is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Sabar Kantha is 7,394 km² including 7,154.73 km² rural area and 239.27 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Sabar Kantha has a population of 24,28,589 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,63,720 while rural population is 20,64,869. Sabar Kantha has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 328.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,81,414 houses in the district, including 75,375 urban houses and 4,06,039 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,364 villages in sabar kantha district.
The Sabar Kantha district is further divided in to Talukas / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Khedbrahma is the largest taluka in sabar kantha district covering area of 881.90 km² while Malpur is the smallest taluka in sabar kantha district covering area of 366.34 km². Himatnagar is the most populous whereas Vadali is the least populous taluka in sabar kantha district. There are 13 talukas in Sabar Kantha district. Here is the list of all Sabar Kantha Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Sabar Kantha District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayad | 590 | 2,06,391 |
| 2 | Bhiloda | 726 | 2,39,216 |
| 3 | Dhansura | 400 | 1,06,733 |
| 4 | Himatnagar | 771 | 3,25,669 |
| 5 | Idar | 789 | 2,57,904 |
| 6 | Khedbrahma | 882 | 2,93,143 |
| 7 | Malpur | 366 | 97,838 |
| 8 | Meghraj | 551 | 1,67,115 |
| 9 | Modasa | 618 | 2,22,625 |
| 10 | Prantij | 411 | 1,61,279 |
| 11 | Talod | 436 | 1,54,424 |
| 12 | Vadali | 375 | 92,357 |
| 13 | Vijaynagar | 478 | 1,03,895 |
Population of Sabar Kantha District
The population of Sabar Kantha 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 Sabar Kantha, 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 | 24,28,589 | 20,64,869 | 3,63,720 |
| Total Male Population | 12,44,231 | 10,56,141 | 1,88,090 |
| Total Female Population | 11,84,358 | 10,08,728 | 1,75,630 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,45,490 | 3,01,867 | 43,623 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,81,529 | 1,58,074 | 23,455 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,63,961 | 1,43,793 | 20,168 |
| Literate Population | 15,78,734 | 13,07,989 | 2,70,745 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,18,625 | 7,68,505 | 1,50,120 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,60,109 | 5,39,484 | 1,20,625 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,49,855 | 7,56,880 | 92,975 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,25,606 | 2,87,636 | 37,970 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,24,249 | 4,69,244 | 55,005 |
| Households | 4,81,414 | 4,06,039 | 75,375 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sabar Kantha. 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 | 1,87,685 | 1,59,214 | 28,471 |
| SC Male Population | 96,527 | 81,874 | 14,653 |
| SC Female Population | 91,158 | 77,340 | 13,818 |
| Total ST Population | 5,42,156 | 5,20,203 | 21,953 |
| ST Male Population | 2,72,531 | 2,61,131 | 11,400 |
| ST Female Population | 2,69,625 | 2,59,072 | 10,553 |
| Population Density | 329 / km² | 289 / km² | 1,520 / km² |