Vadodara
Vadodara is a district in the Gujarat State of India. The total area of Vadodara district is 7,546 km², which includes 7,121.38 km² of rural area and 424.62 km² of urban area. There are about 1,533 villages in Vadodara district.
For administrative convenience, Vadodara 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.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Vadodara district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Vadodara district is 41,65,626, including 21,53,736 males and 20,11,890 females. In rural areas, it is 20,99,855, including 10,77,943 males and 10,21,912 females. In urban areas, it is 20,65,771, including 10,75,793 males and 9,89,978 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Vadodara district is 4,99,811, including 2,63,506 boys and 2,36,305 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,88,758, including 1,49,899 boys and 1,38,859 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,11,053, including 1,13,607 boys and 97,446 girls.
- Literate population in Vadodara district is around 28,93,080, including 16,14,087 males and 12,78,993 females. In rural areas, it is 12,28,608, including 7,15,860 males and 5,12,748 females. In urban areas, it is 16,64,472, including 8,98,227 males and 7,66,245 females.
- Illiterate population in Vadodara district is about 12,72,546, including 5,39,649 males and 7,32,897 females. In rural areas, it is 8,71,247, including 3,62,083 males and 5,09,164 females. In urban areas, it is 4,01,299, including 1,77,566 males and 2,23,733 females.
- There are about 8,77,106 households in Vadodara district, including 4,17,600 in rural areas and 4,59,506 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Vadodara district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vadodara district is approximately 2,21,629, including 1,14,602 males and 1,07,027 females. In rural areas, it is 83,102, including 42,935 males and 40,167 females. In urban areas, it is 1,38,527, including 71,667 males and 66,860 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vadodara district is about 11,49,901, including 5,86,665 males and 5,63,236 females. In rural areas, it is 10,40,599, including 5,29,305 males and 5,11,294 females. In urban areas, it is 1,09,302, including 57,360 males and 51,942 females.
- Overall population density of Vadodara district is around 552 people per km². Rural areas have about 295 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,865 people per km².