Gujarat, in western India, is known for its industrial growth, cultural festivals, and historical sites. Covering 196,244 km², it has 18,225 villages and a population of 60,439,692 (2011 Census). Gandhinagar is the capital, with the Gujarat High Court in Ahmedabad. Formed on May 1, 1960, its 33 districts drive economic and cultural vibrancy.
In Gujarat, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | अहमदाबाद | |||
| Amreli | अमरेली | |||
| Anand | आनंद | |||
| Aravalli | अरवल्ली | |||
| Banas Kantha | बनासकांठा | |||
| Bharuch | भरूच | |||
| Bhavnagar | भावनगर | |||
| Botad | बोटाद | |||
| Chhota Udaipur | छोटा उदयपुर | |||
| Dahod | दाहोद | |||
| Dang | डांग | |||
| Devbhumi Dwarka | देवभूमि द्वारका | |||
| Gandhinagar | गांधीनगर | |||
| Gir Somnath | गिर सोमनाथ | |||
| Jamnagar | जामनगर | |||
| Junagadh | जूनागढ़ | |||
| Kachchh | कच्छ | |||
| Kheda | खेड़ा | |||
| Mahisagar | महिसागर | |||
| Mahesana | मेहसाणा | |||
| Morbi | मोरबी | |||
| Narmada | नर्मदा | |||
| Navsari | नवसारी | |||
| Panch Mahals | पंचमहल | |||
| Patan | पाटन | |||
| Porbandar | पोरबंदर | |||
| Rajkot | राजकोट | |||
| Sabar Kantha | साबरकांठा | |||
| Surat | सूरत | |||
| Surendranagar | सुरेंद्रनगर | |||
| Tapi | तापी | |||
| Vadodara | वडोदरा | |||
| Valsad | वलसाड | |||
| Vav-Tharad | वाव थराद |
As per the 2011 Census, Gujarat has a total population of 60439692 people, with 25745083 residing in urban areas and 34694609 in rural regions. The population density of Gujarat is approximately 307.98/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34694609 | 25745083 | 60439692 |
| Male Population | 17799159 | 13692101 | 31491260 |
| Female Population | 16895450 | 12052982 | 28948432 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Gujarat is approximately 307.98/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 183.73 | 3476.53 | 307.98/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Gujarat has a total of 1,22,48,428 households, with 67,73,558 in rural areas and 54,74,870 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 67,73,558 |
| Urban Households | 54,74,870 |
| Total Households | 1,22,48,428 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Gujarat - (ગુજરાત) |
| Capital | Gandhinagar |
| Established | 1-May-1960 |
| Total Area | 1,96,244 km² |
| Total Villages | 19002 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 919 |
| Population Density | 307.98/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 6,04,39,692 |
| High Court | Gujarat High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Gujarat |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 576 |
| 200-499 | 1900 |
| 500-999 | 3891 |
| 1000-1999 | 5566 |
| 2000-4999 | 4781 |
| 5000-9999 | 963 |
| 10000 and above | 166 |
All survey data of Gujarat villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).