All Information About Dholka Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dholka Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dholka is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Ahmedabad District of Gujarat State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dholka - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3783 |
| District | Ahmedabad |
| Census Code 2011 | 3783 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 65 |
| Number of Villages | 71 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kheda (Code: 348) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dholka (Code: 2788) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dholka | Kiritsinh Sardarsang Dabhi ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dholka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
249,852
M: 130,113
F: 119,739 |
| Rural |
168,907
M: 88,208
F: 80,699 |
| Urban |
80,945
M: 41,905
F: 39,040 |
Number of Households: 50,721
Population Distribution
Total: 249,852 (Male: 130,113, Female: 119,739)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,034 (Male: 17,130, Female: 14,904)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 33,672 (Male: 17,799, Female: 15,873)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,802 (Male: 957, Female: 845)
Literate Population
Total: 169,113 (Male: 97,927, Female: 71,186)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,739 (Male: 32,186, Female: 48,553)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 99,290 (Male: 74,659, Female: 24,631)
Main Workers
Total: 79,595 (Male: 67,489, Female: 12,106)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,695 (Male: 7,170, Female: 12,525)
Non-Workers
Total: 150,562 (Male: 55,454, Female: 95,108)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,582 (Male: 13,821, Female: 761)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,837 (Male: 23,786, Female: 6,051)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,798 (Male: 2,087, Female: 711)
- Other Workers: 32,378 (Male: 27,795, Female: 4,583)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,434 (Male: 452, Female: 982)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,599 (Male: 3,166, Female: 7,433)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,220 (Male: 524, Female: 696)
- Other Workers: 6,442 (Male: 3,028, Female: 3,414)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dholka Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
249,852
M: 130,113
F: 119,739 |
| Rural |
168,907
M: 88,208
F: 80,699 |
| Urban |
80,945
M: 41,905
F: 39,040 |
Number of Households: 50,721
Population Distribution
Total: 249,852 (Male: 130,113, Female: 119,739)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,034 (Male: 17,130, Female: 14,904)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 33,672 (Male: 17,799, Female: 15,873)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 1,802 (Male: 957, Female: 845)
Literate Population
Total: 169,113 (Male: 97,927, Female: 71,186)
Illiterate Population
Total: 80,739 (Male: 32,186, Female: 48,553)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 99,290 (Male: 74,659, Female: 24,631)
Main Workers
Total: 79,595 (Male: 67,489, Female: 12,106)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,695 (Male: 7,170, Female: 12,525)
Non-Workers
Total: 150,562 (Male: 55,454, Female: 95,108)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 14,582 (Male: 13,821, Female: 761)
- Agricultural Laborers: 29,837 (Male: 23,786, Female: 6,051)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,798 (Male: 2,087, Female: 711)
- Other Workers: 32,378 (Male: 27,795, Female: 4,583)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,434 (Male: 452, Female: 982)
- Agricultural Laborers: 10,599 (Male: 3,166, Female: 7,433)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,220 (Male: 524, Female: 696)
- Other Workers: 6,442 (Male: 3,028, Female: 3,414)
Grampanchayat List of Dholka Tehsil/Taluka
Dholka Tehsil comprises 65 Gram Panchayats and 71 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dholka. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dholka
Dholka is located in the Ahmedabad District of Gujarat State, India.
Dholka Tehsil has 71 villages.
Dholka has a total of 65 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dholka is 249,852.
In Dholka, there are 130,113 males and 119,739 females.
There are 32,034 children in Dholka, comprising 17,130 males and 14,904 females.
In Dholka, the literate population is 169,113 (97,927 males and 71,186 females). The illiterate population is 80,739 (32,186 males and 48,553 females).