All Information About Palitana Subdistrict
Detailed information about Palitana Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Palitana is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Palitana - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3858 |
| District | Bhavnagar |
| Census Code 2011 | 3858 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 79 |
| Number of Villages | 82 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Bhavnagar (Code: 341) |
| Assembly Constituency | Palitana (Code: 2743) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Palitana | Bhikhabhai Ravajibhai Baraiya ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palitana Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
230,271
M: 117,629
F: 112,642 |
| Rural |
165,774
M: 84,424
F: 81,350 |
| Urban |
64,497
M: 33,205
F: 31,292 |
Number of Households: 41,260
Population Distribution
Total: 230,271 (Male: 117,629, Female: 112,642)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,513 (Male: 16,944, Female: 15,569)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,262 (Male: 7,283, Female: 6,979)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 761 (Male: 392, Female: 369)
Literate Population
Total: 147,100 (Male: 84,390, Female: 62,710)
Illiterate Population
Total: 83,171 (Male: 33,239, Female: 49,932)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 91,162 (Male: 65,822, Female: 25,340)
Main Workers
Total: 77,418 (Male: 60,748, Female: 16,670)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,744 (Male: 5,074, Female: 8,670)
Non-Workers
Total: 139,109 (Male: 51,807, Female: 87,302)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,037 (Male: 13,734, Female: 3,303)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,615 (Male: 13,180, Female: 9,435)
- Household Industry Workers: 924 (Male: 786, Female: 138)
- Other Workers: 36,842 (Male: 33,048, Female: 3,794)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,848 (Male: 499, Female: 1,349)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,962 (Male: 1,607, Female: 5,355)
- Household Industry Workers: 153 (Male: 63, Female: 90)
- Other Workers: 4,781 (Male: 2,905, Female: 1,876)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palitana Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
230,271
M: 117,629
F: 112,642 |
| Rural |
165,774
M: 84,424
F: 81,350 |
| Urban |
64,497
M: 33,205
F: 31,292 |
Number of Households: 41,260
Population Distribution
Total: 230,271 (Male: 117,629, Female: 112,642)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 32,513 (Male: 16,944, Female: 15,569)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 14,262 (Male: 7,283, Female: 6,979)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 761 (Male: 392, Female: 369)
Literate Population
Total: 147,100 (Male: 84,390, Female: 62,710)
Illiterate Population
Total: 83,171 (Male: 33,239, Female: 49,932)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 91,162 (Male: 65,822, Female: 25,340)
Main Workers
Total: 77,418 (Male: 60,748, Female: 16,670)
Marginal Workers
Total: 13,744 (Male: 5,074, Female: 8,670)
Non-Workers
Total: 139,109 (Male: 51,807, Female: 87,302)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 17,037 (Male: 13,734, Female: 3,303)
- Agricultural Laborers: 22,615 (Male: 13,180, Female: 9,435)
- Household Industry Workers: 924 (Male: 786, Female: 138)
- Other Workers: 36,842 (Male: 33,048, Female: 3,794)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,848 (Male: 499, Female: 1,349)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,962 (Male: 1,607, Female: 5,355)
- Household Industry Workers: 153 (Male: 63, Female: 90)
- Other Workers: 4,781 (Male: 2,905, Female: 1,876)
Grampanchayat List of Palitana Tehsil/Taluka
Palitana Tehsil comprises 79 Gram Panchayats and 82 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Palitana. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.