Sankheda

Sankheda is a Town and Taluka in Vadodara District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Sankheda Block (CD) is 03904. Total area of sankheda taluka is 724 km² including 716.74 km² rural area and 7.30 km² urban area. Sankheda taluka has a population of 2,03,584 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,135 while rural population is 1,82,449. Sankheda has a sex ratio of approximately 933 females for every 1,000 males. Sankheda taluka has a population density of 281.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,948 houses in the sub-district, including 4,459 urban houses and 38,489 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.92% population of sankheda taluka is literate, out of which 71.86% males and 55.42% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sankheda Taluka

Sankheda Taluka has a total of 181 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sankheda Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Sankheda Taluka

The population profile of Sankheda Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Sankheda's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sankheda Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.