Bhavnagar


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

Bhavnagar District overview


Bhavnagar is Town in Gujarat serves as administrative headquarter of Bhavnagar district. Total area of Bhavnagar District is 10,034 km² including 9,625 km² rural area and 409 km² urban area. There are 11 Talukas part of Bhavnagar District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Bhavnagar District, Bhavnagar has 793 villages.

Bhavnagar is the largest tehsil in Bhavnagar district by area covering 2293.22 km2 and Umrala is the smallest tehsil in Bhavnagar district by area covering 428.532 km2. Bhavnagar is the largest tehsil by population while Vallabhipur is the smallest tehsil by population in Bhavnagar district.

Population of Bhavnagar District


As of the 2011 census, Bhavnagar district has a population of approximately 2,880,365 peoples which is divided into urban population of 1,182,401 and rular population of 1,697,964. The population density in Bhavnagar region is about 287.1 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 1,490,201 1,390,164 2,880,365
Rural 868,833 829,131 1,697,964
Urban 621,368 561,033 1,182,401

Households of Bhavnagar District


There are about 538,605 houses in the district, including 236,235 urban houses and 302,370 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.35 people

Type Households
Total 538,605
Rural 302,370
Urban 236,235

List Of Taluka in Bhavnagar District


Bhavnagar district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 11 tehsils in Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar:

Taluka Area(km²) Population
Bhavnagar 2,293.2 787,319
Botad 794.1 286,618
Gadhada 900.3 200,475
Gariadhar 498.3 118,276
Ghogha 699.4 100,977
Mahuva 1,321.3 452,011
Palitana 755.3 230,271
Sihor 740.2 212,236
Talaja 973.9 325,667
Umrala 428.5 86,323
Vallabhipur 629.4 80,192

Frequently Asked Question About Bhavnagar District


How many villages are there in Bhavnagar district ?

There are 793 villages in the Bhavnagar district.

What is the population of Bhavnagar district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Bhavnagar district is 2,880,365

How many town or city are there in Bhavnagar district ?

There are 21 town or city in the Bhavnagar district.

How many Taluka in Bhavnagar district ?

There are 11 Taluka in Bhavnagar district.

Which is the largest Taluka in Bhavnagar district

Bhavnagar is the largest Taluka in Bhavnagar district.

Which is the smallest Taluka in Bhavnagar district ?

Umrala is the smallest Taluka in Bhavnagar district.

Which is the most populated Taluka in Bhavnagar district ?

Bhavnagar is the most populated Taluka in Bhavnagar district.

Which is the least populated Taluka in Bhavnagar district ?

Vallabhipur is the most least populated Taluka in Bhavnagar district.