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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palitana
Palitana is located in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat State, India.
Palitana Tehsil has 82 villages.
Palitana has a total of 79 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Palitana is 230,271.
In Palitana, there are 117,629 males and 112,642 females.
There are 32,513 children in Palitana, comprising 16,944 males and 15,569 females.
In Palitana, the literate population is 147,100 (84,390 males and 62,710 females). The illiterate population is 83,171 (33,239 males and 49,932 females).