Surendranagar
Surendranagar is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Surendranagar is 10,423 km² including 10,128.34 km² rural area and 294.66 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Surendranagar has a population of 17,56,268 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,96,916 while rural population is 12,59,352. Surendranagar has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 168.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,43,213 houses in the district, including 1,02,409 urban houses and 2,40,804 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 647 villages in surendranagar district.
The Surendranagar 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.
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) |
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1 | Chotila | 1,071 | 2,20,855 |
2 | Chuda | 515 | 97,916 |
3 | Dasada | 1,557 | 1,80,641 |
4 | Dhrangadhra | 1,382 | 2,18,041 |
5 | Halvad | 1,257 | 1,71,000 |
6 | Lakhtar | 759 | 75,606 |
7 | Limbdi | 1,169 | 1,75,339 |
8 | Muli | 942 | 1,18,902 |
9 | Sayla | 972 | 1,38,643 |
10 | Wadhwan | 800 | 3,59,325 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |