Banas Kantha


Banas Kantha is a district and city located in Gujarat State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Banas Kantha district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.

Banas Kantha District overview


Banas Kantha is Town in Gujarat serves as administrative headquarter of Banas Kantha district. Total area of Banas Kantha District is 10,743 km² including 10,545 km² rural area and 198 km² urban area. There are 12 Talukas part of Banas Kantha District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Banas Kantha District, Banas Kantha has 1237 villages.

Vav is the largest tehsil in Banas Kantha district by area covering 1765.24 km2 and Bhabhar is the smallest tehsil in Banas Kantha district by area covering 449.729 km2. Deesa is the largest tehsil by population while Dantiwada is the smallest tehsil by population in Banas Kantha district.

Population of Banas Kantha District


As of the 2011 census, Banas Kantha district has a population of approximately 3,120,506 peoples which is divided into urban population of 414,915 and rular population of 2,705,591. The population density in Banas Kantha region is about 290.5 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 1,610,379 1,510,127 3,120,506
Rural 1,393,741 1,311,850 2,705,591
Urban 216,638 198,277 414,915

Households of Banas Kantha District


There are about 560,411 houses in the district, including 81,973 urban houses and 478,438 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.57 people

Type Households
Total 560,411
Rural 478,438
Urban 81,973

List Of Taluka in Banas Kantha District


Banas Kantha district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 12 tehsils in Banas Kantha district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Taluka in Banas Kantha:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Amirgadh 690.5 132,354
Bhabhar 449.7 123,152
Danta 901.1 224,839
Dantiwada 453.7 115,221
Deesa 1,478.2 588,123
Deodar 590.3 177,919
Dhanera 834.0 230,741
Kankrej 833.4 275,613
Palanpur 786.6 438,773
Tharad 1,374.9 327,289
Vadgam 585.4 240,326
Vav 1,765.2 246,156

Frequently Asked Question About Banas Kantha District


How many villages are there in Banas Kantha district ?

There are 1237 villages in the Banas Kantha district.

What is the population of Banas Kantha district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Banas Kantha district is 3,120,506

How many town or city are there in Banas Kantha district ?

There are 12 town or city in the Banas Kantha district.

How many Taluka in Banas Kantha district ?

There are 12 Taluka in Banas Kantha district.

Which is the largest Taluka in Banas Kantha district

Vav is the largest Taluka in Banas Kantha district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in Banas Kantha district ?

Bhabhar is the smallest Taluka in Banas Kantha district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in Banas Kantha district ?

Deesa is the most populated Taluka in Banas Kantha district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in Banas Kantha district ?

Dantiwada is the most least populated Taluka in Banas Kantha district.