The Dangs
The Dangs is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of The Dangs district is 1,766 km², which includes 1,755.49 km² of rural area and 10.51 km² of urban area. There are about 308 villages in The Dangs district.
For administrative convenience, The Dangs 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 1 talukas in The Dangs district. Here is the list of all The Dangs Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in The Dangs District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dangs | 1,766 | 2,28,291 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in The Dangs District
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | The Dangs | The Dangs |
| Smallest Tehsil | The Dangs | The Dangs |
Population of The Dangs District
The population of The Dangs 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 The Dangs, 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 | 2,28,291 | 2,03,604 | 24,687 |
| Total Male Population | 1,13,821 | 1,01,710 | 12,111 |
| Total Female Population | 1,14,470 | 1,01,894 | 12,576 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,743 | 37,988 | 2,755 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,743 | 19,316 | 1,427 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,000 | 18,672 | 1,328 |
| Literate Population | 1,40,968 | 1,21,597 | 19,371 |
| Literate Male Population | 77,314 | 67,400 | 9,914 |
| Literate Female Population | 63,654 | 54,197 | 9,457 |
| Illiterate Population | 87,323 | 82,007 | 5,316 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 36,507 | 34,310 | 2,197 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 50,816 | 47,697 | 3,119 |
| Households | 44,699 | 39,889 | 4,810 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of The Dangs district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of The Dangs district is 2,28,291, including 1,13,821 males and 1,14,470 females. In rural areas, it is 2,03,604, including 1,01,710 males and 1,01,894 females. In urban areas, it is 24,687, including 12,111 males and 12,576 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in The Dangs district is 40,743, including 20,743 boys and 20,000 girls. In rural areas, it is 37,988, including 19,316 boys and 18,672 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,755, including 1,427 boys and 1,328 girls.
- Literate population in The Dangs district is around 1,40,968, including 77,314 males and 63,654 females. In rural areas, it is 1,21,597, including 67,400 males and 54,197 females. In urban areas, it is 19,371, including 9,914 males and 9,457 females.
- Illiterate population in The Dangs district is about 87,323, including 36,507 males and 50,816 females. In rural areas, it is 82,007, including 34,310 males and 47,697 females. In urban areas, it is 5,316, including 2,197 males and 3,119 females.
- There are about 44,699 households in The Dangs district, including 39,889 in rural areas and 4,810 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within The Dangs. 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 | 992 | 151 | 841 |
| SC Male Population | 490 | 80 | 410 |
| SC Female Population | 502 | 71 | 431 |
| Total ST Population | 2,16,073 | 2,00,138 | 15,935 |
| ST Male Population | 1,07,539 | 99,888 | 7,651 |
| ST Female Population | 1,08,534 | 1,00,250 | 8,284 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 116 / km² | 2,349 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of The Dangs district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in The Dangs district is approximately 992, including 490 males and 502 females. In rural areas, it is 151, including 80 males and 71 females. In urban areas, it is 841, including 410 males and 431 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in The Dangs district is about 2,16,073, including 1,07,539 males and 1,08,534 females. In rural areas, it is 2,00,138, including 99,888 males and 1,00,250 females. In urban areas, it is 15,935, including 7,651 males and 8,284 females.
- Overall population density of The Dangs district is around 129 people per km². Rural areas have about 116 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,349 people per km².