Vadodara
Vadodara is a district in the Gujarat State of India. Total area of Vadodara is 7,546 km² including 7,121.38 km² rural area and 424.62 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Vadodara has a population of 41,65,626 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,65,771 while rural population is 20,99,855. Vadodara has a sex ratio of approximately 934 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 552 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,77,106 houses in the district, including 4,59,506 urban houses and 4,17,600 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,533 villages in vadodara district.
The Vadodara 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.
Jetpur Pavi is the largest taluka in vadodara district by area while Vadodara is the largest taluka by population. Sinor is the smallest taluka in vadodara district by both area and population. There are 12 talukas in Vadodara district. Here is the list of all Vadodara Talukas / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Talukas in Vadodara District
| # | Taluka (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhota Udaipur | 773 | 2,41,377 |
| 2 | Dabhoi | 635 | 1,80,518 |
| 3 | Jetpur Pavi | 806 | 2,61,425 |
| 4 | Karjan | 596 | 1,67,579 |
| 5 | Kavant | 614 | 2,10,002 |
| 6 | Nasvadi | 538 | 1,55,443 |
| 7 | Padra | 535 | 2,65,901 |
| 8 | Sankheda | 724 | 2,03,584 |
| 9 | Savli | 795 | 2,55,009 |
| 10 | Sinor | 292 | 65,440 |
| 11 | Vadodara | 671 | 20,09,434 |
| 12 | Vaghodia | 566 | 1,49,914 |
Population of Vadodara District
The population of Vadodara 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 Vadodara, 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 | 41,65,626 | 20,99,855 | 20,65,771 |
| Total Male Population | 21,53,736 | 10,77,943 | 10,75,793 |
| Total Female Population | 20,11,890 | 10,21,912 | 9,89,978 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,99,811 | 2,88,758 | 2,11,053 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,63,506 | 1,49,899 | 1,13,607 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,36,305 | 1,38,859 | 97,446 |
| Literate Population | 28,93,080 | 12,28,608 | 16,64,472 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,14,087 | 7,15,860 | 8,98,227 |
| Literate Female Population | 12,78,993 | 5,12,748 | 7,66,245 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,72,546 | 8,71,247 | 4,01,299 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 5,39,649 | 3,62,083 | 1,77,566 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,32,897 | 5,09,164 | 2,23,733 |
| Households | 8,77,106 | 4,17,600 | 4,59,506 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Vadodara. 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 | 2,21,629 | 83,102 | 1,38,527 |
| SC Male Population | 1,14,602 | 42,935 | 71,667 |
| SC Female Population | 1,07,027 | 40,167 | 66,860 |
| Total ST Population | 11,49,901 | 10,40,599 | 1,09,302 |
| ST Male Population | 5,86,665 | 5,29,305 | 57,360 |
| ST Female Population | 5,63,236 | 5,11,294 | 51,942 |
| Population Density | 552 / km² | 295 / km² | 4,865 / km² |