Jamnagar
Jamnagar is a district and city located in Gujarat State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Jamnagar district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Taluka or sub-districts.
Jamnagar District overview
Jamnagar is Town in Gujarat serves as administrative headquarter of Jamnagar district. Total area of Jamnagar District is 14,184 km² including 13,744 km² rural area and 440 km² urban area. There are 10 Talukas part of Jamnagar District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Jamnagar District, Jamnagar has 714 villages.
Kalyanpur is the largest tehsil in Jamnagar district by area covering 1934.25 km2 and Dhrol is the smallest tehsil in Jamnagar district by area covering 753.526 km2. Jamnagar is the largest tehsil by population while Dhrol is the smallest tehsil by population in Jamnagar district.
Population of Jamnagar District
As of the 2011 census, Jamnagar district has a population of approximately 2,160,119 peoples which is divided into urban population of 971,065 and rular population of 1,189,054. The population density in Jamnagar region is about 152.3 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,114,192 | 1,045,927 | 2,160,119 |
| Rural | 610,088 | 578,966 | 1,189,054 |
| Urban | 504,104 | 466,961 | 971,065 |
Households of Jamnagar District
There are about 430,941 houses in the district, including 200,638 urban houses and 230,303 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.01 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 430,941 |
| Rural | 230,303 |
| Urban | 200,638 |
List Of Taluka in Jamnagar District
Jamnagar district is divided into several Talukas or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 10 tehsils in Jamnagar 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 Jamnagar:
| Taluka | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bhanvad | 961.1 | 125,561 |
| Dhrol | 753.5 | 79,315 |
| Jamjodhpur | 1,447.0 | 132,498 |
| Jamnagar | 1,901.3 | 851,948 |
| Jodiya | 1,470.8 | 85,958 |
| Kalavad | 1,633.7 | 139,729 |
| Kalyanpur | 1,934.3 | 196,033 |
| Khambhalia | 1,724.8 | 268,062 |
| Lalpur | 1,464.0 | 118,187 |
| Okhamandal | 893.6 | 162,828 |
Frequently Asked Question About Jamnagar District
How many villages are there in Jamnagar district ?
There are 714 villages in the Jamnagar district.
What is the population of Jamnagar district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Jamnagar district is 2,160,119
How many town or city are there in Jamnagar district ?
There are 16 town or city in the Jamnagar district.
How many Taluka in Jamnagar district ?
There are 10 Taluka in Jamnagar district.
Which is the largest Taluka in Jamnagar district
Kalyanpur is the largest Taluka in Jamnagar district.
Which is the smallest Taluka in Jamnagar district ?
Dhrol is the smallest Taluka in Jamnagar district.
Which is the most populated Taluka in Jamnagar district ?
Jamnagar is the most populated Taluka in Jamnagar district.
Which is the least populated Taluka in Jamnagar district ?
Dhrol is the most least populated Taluka in Jamnagar district.