All Information About Gandhidham Subdistrict
Detailed information about Gandhidham Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Gandhidham is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kachchh District of Gujarat State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Gandhidham - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 3731 |
| District | Kachchh |
| Census Code 2011 | 3731 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 7 |
| Number of Villages | 10 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kachchh (Code: 347) |
| Assembly Constituency | Gandhidham (Code: 2783) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Gandhidham | Malti Kishor Maheshwari ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Gandhidham Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
327,166
M: 174,343
F: 152,823 |
| Rural |
38,981
M: 20,457
F: 18,524 |
| Urban |
288,185
M: 153,886
F: 134,299 |
Number of Households: 71,447
Population Distribution
Total: 327,166 (Male: 174,343, Female: 152,823)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,533 (Male: 23,935, Female: 21,598)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 58,783 (Male: 30,539, Female: 28,244)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,963 (Male: 3,182, Female: 2,781)
Literate Population
Total: 219,445 (Male: 127,713, Female: 91,732)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,721 (Male: 46,630, Female: 61,091)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 117,462 (Male: 101,005, Female: 16,457)
Main Workers
Total: 109,611 (Male: 96,091, Female: 13,520)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,851 (Male: 4,914, Female: 2,937)
Non-Workers
Total: 209,704 (Male: 73,338, Female: 136,366)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 834 (Male: 692, Female: 142)
- Agricultural Laborers: 847 (Male: 655, Female: 192)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,463 (Male: 1,160, Female: 303)
- Other Workers: 106,467 (Male: 93,584, Female: 12,883)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 204 (Male: 79, Female: 125)
- Agricultural Laborers: 211 (Male: 60, Female: 151)
- Household Industry Workers: 237 (Male: 63, Female: 174)
- Other Workers: 7,199 (Male: 4,712, Female: 2,487)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Gandhidham Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
327,166
M: 174,343
F: 152,823 |
| Rural |
38,981
M: 20,457
F: 18,524 |
| Urban |
288,185
M: 153,886
F: 134,299 |
Number of Households: 71,447
Population Distribution
Total: 327,166 (Male: 174,343, Female: 152,823)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 45,533 (Male: 23,935, Female: 21,598)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 58,783 (Male: 30,539, Female: 28,244)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 5,963 (Male: 3,182, Female: 2,781)
Literate Population
Total: 219,445 (Male: 127,713, Female: 91,732)
Illiterate Population
Total: 107,721 (Male: 46,630, Female: 61,091)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 117,462 (Male: 101,005, Female: 16,457)
Main Workers
Total: 109,611 (Male: 96,091, Female: 13,520)
Marginal Workers
Total: 7,851 (Male: 4,914, Female: 2,937)
Non-Workers
Total: 209,704 (Male: 73,338, Female: 136,366)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 834 (Male: 692, Female: 142)
- Agricultural Laborers: 847 (Male: 655, Female: 192)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,463 (Male: 1,160, Female: 303)
- Other Workers: 106,467 (Male: 93,584, Female: 12,883)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 204 (Male: 79, Female: 125)
- Agricultural Laborers: 211 (Male: 60, Female: 151)
- Household Industry Workers: 237 (Male: 63, Female: 174)
- Other Workers: 7,199 (Male: 4,712, Female: 2,487)
Grampanchayat List of Gandhidham Tehsil/Taluka
Gandhidham Tehsil comprises 7 Gram Panchayats and 10 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Gandhidham. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gandhidham
Gandhidham is located in the Kachchh District of Gujarat State, India.
Gandhidham Tehsil has 10 villages.
Gandhidham has a total of 7 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Gandhidham is 327,166.
In Gandhidham, there are 174,343 males and 152,823 females.
There are 45,533 children in Gandhidham, comprising 23,935 males and 21,598 females.
In Gandhidham, the literate population is 219,445 (127,713 males and 91,732 females). The illiterate population is 107,721 (46,630 males and 61,091 females).