Surendranagar

Surendranagar is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Surendranagar district is 10,423 km², which includes 10,128.34 km² of rural area and 294.66 km² of urban area. There are about 647 villages in Surendranagar district.

For administrative convenience, Surendranagar 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.

Dasada is the largest taluka in surendranagar district covering area of 1556.58 km² while Chuda is the smallest taluka in surendranagar district covering area of 514.77 km². Wadhwan is the most populous whereas Lakhtar is the least populous taluka in surendranagar district. There are 10 talukas in Surendranagar district. Here is the list of all Surendranagar Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Surendranagar District

#Taluka (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Chotila1,0712,20,855
2Chuda51597,916
3Dasada1,5571,80,641
4Dhrangadhra1,3822,18,041
5Halvad1,2571,71,000
6Lakhtar75975,606
7Limbdi1,1691,75,339
8Muli9421,18,902
9Sayla9721,38,643
10Wadhwan8003,59,325

Population of Surendranagar District

The population of Surendranagar 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 Surendranagar, 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 17,56,268 12,59,352 4,96,916
Total Male Population 9,09,917 6,49,475 2,60,442
Total Female Population 8,46,351 6,09,877 2,36,474
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,40,011 1,84,063 55,948
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,26,572 96,563 30,009
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,13,439 87,500 25,939
Literate Population 10,93,626 7,30,703 3,62,923
Literate Male Population 6,43,221 4,37,657 2,05,564
Literate Female Population 4,50,405 2,93,046 1,57,359
Illiterate Population 6,62,642 5,28,649 1,33,993
Illiterate Male Population 2,66,696 2,11,818 54,878
Illiterate Female Population 3,95,946 3,16,831 79,115
Households 3,43,213 2,40,804 1,02,409

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Surendranagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Surendranagar district is 17,56,268, including 9,09,917 males and 8,46,351 females. In rural areas, it is 12,59,352, including 6,49,475 males and 6,09,877 females. In urban areas, it is 4,96,916, including 2,60,442 males and 2,36,474 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Surendranagar district is 2,40,011, including 1,26,572 boys and 1,13,439 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,84,063, including 96,563 boys and 87,500 girls. In urban areas, it is 55,948, including 30,009 boys and 25,939 girls.
  • Literate population in Surendranagar district is around 10,93,626, including 6,43,221 males and 4,50,405 females. In rural areas, it is 7,30,703, including 4,37,657 males and 2,93,046 females. In urban areas, it is 3,62,923, including 2,05,564 males and 1,57,359 females.
  • Illiterate population in Surendranagar district is about 6,62,642, including 2,66,696 males and 3,95,946 females. In rural areas, it is 5,28,649, including 2,11,818 males and 3,16,831 females. In urban areas, it is 1,33,993, including 54,878 males and 79,115 females.
  • There are about 3,43,213 households in Surendranagar district, including 2,40,804 in rural areas and 1,02,409 in urban areas.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Surendranagar. 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 1,79,461 1,28,019 51,442
SC Male Population 93,427 66,538 26,889
SC Female Population 86,034 61,481 24,553
Total ST Population 21,453 19,313 2,140
ST Male Population 11,068 9,915 1,153
ST Female Population 10,385 9,398 987
Population Density 169 / km² 124 / km² 1,686 / km²

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Surendranagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Surendranagar district is approximately 1,79,461, including 93,427 males and 86,034 females. In rural areas, it is 1,28,019, including 66,538 males and 61,481 females. In urban areas, it is 51,442, including 26,889 males and 24,553 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Surendranagar district is about 21,453, including 11,068 males and 10,385 females. In rural areas, it is 19,313, including 9,915 males and 9,398 females. In urban areas, it is 2,140, including 1,153 males and 987 females.
  • Overall population density of Surendranagar district is around 169 people per km². Rural areas have about 124 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,686 people per km².