Botad Taluka Population, Caste, Religion Data - Bhavnagar district, Gujarat
Botad Taluka of Bhavnagar district has a total population of 286,618 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 147,749 are males while 138,869 are females. In 2011 there were a total 53,495 families residing in Botad Taluka. The Average Sex Ratio of Botad Taluka is 940.
As per Census 2011 out of total population, 45.5% people live in Urban areas while 54.5% live in the Rural areas. The average literacy rate in urban areas is 82% while that in rural areas is 70.5%. Also the Sex Ratio of Urban areas in Botad Taluka is 926 while that of Rural areas is 952.
The population of Children of age 0-6 years in Botad Taluka is 40130 which is 14% of the total population. There are 21150 male children and 18980 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Botad Taluka is 897 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 940 ) of Botad Taluka.
The total literacy rate of Botad Taluka is 75.78%. The male literacy rate is 72.58% and the female literacy rate is 57.3% in Botad Taluka.
To facilitate the administration, Botad Taluka is further divided into 1 town and 52 villages.
Botad Taluka Data
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Botad Taluka.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children (Age 0-6) | 40,130 | 21,150 | 18,980 |
| Literacy | 75.78% | 72.58% | 57.3% |
| Scheduled Caste | 18,632 | 9,436 | 9,196 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 632 | 323 | 309 |
| Illiterate | 99,820 | 40,519 | 59,301 |
Caste-wise Population - Botad Taluka
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.5% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.2% of total population in Botad Taluka of Gujarat.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule Caste | 18,632 | 9,436 | 9,196 |
| Schedule Tribe | 632 | 323 | 309 |
Religion-wise Population - Botad Taluka
| Religion | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 262,601 | (91.62%) | 135,499 | 127,102 |
| Muslim | 19,099 | (6.66%) | 9,795 | 9,304 |
| Christian | 242 | (0.08%) | 124 | 118 |
| Sikh | 50 | (0.02%) | 25 | 25 |
| Buddhist | 21 | (0.01%) | 6 | 15 |
| Jain | 4,484 | (1.56%) | 2,243 | 2,241 |
| Other Religion | 6 | (0%) | 4 | 2 |
| No Religion Specified | 115 | (0.04%) | 53 | 62 |
Literacy Rate - Botad Taluka
Average literacy rate of Botad Taluka in 2011 were 75.78% in which, male and female literacy were 84.7% and 66.37% respectively. Total literate in Botad Taluka were 186,798 of which male and female were 107,230 and 79,568 respectively.
Sex Ratio - Botad Taluka
The Sex Ratio of Botad Taluka is 940 . Thus for every 1000 men there were 940 females in Botad Taluka. Also as per Census 2011, the Child Sex Ration was 897 which is less than Average Sex Ratio ( 940 ) of Botad Taluka.
Child Population - Botad Taluka
According to Census 2011, there were 40,130 children between age 0 to 6 years in Botad Taluka. Out of which 21,150 were male while 18,980 were female.
Urban/Rural Population - Botad Taluka
As per Census 2011, there are a total 25,210 families under Botad Taluka living in urban areas while 25,210 families are living within Rural areas. Thus around 45.5% of total population of Botad Taluka lives in Urban areas while 54.5% lives in Rural areas. Population of children (0 - 6 years) in urban regions is 17,202 while that in rural regions is 22,928.
| Total | Urban | Rural | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 286,618 | 130,327 | 156,291 |
| Children (0 - 6 years) | 40,130 | 17,202 | 22,928 |
| Schedule Caste | 18,632 | 6,910 | 11,722 |
| Schedule Tribe | 632 | 331 | 301 |
| Literacy | 75.78% | 81.99% | 70.52% |
| Sex Ratio | 940 | 926 | 952 |
Working Population - Botad Taluka
In Botad Taluka out of total population, 117,103 were engaged in work activities. 86% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 14% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 117,103 workers engaged in Main Work, 20,065 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 19,991 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 100,659 | 79,840 | 20,819 |
| Cultivators | 20,065 | 16,646 | 3,419 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 19,991 | 12,907 | 7,084 |
| Household Industries | 1,504 | 1,187 | 317 |
| Other Workers | 59,099 | 49,100 | 9,999 |
| Marginal Workers | 16,444 | 4,032 | 12,412 |
| Non Working | 169,515 | 63,877 | 105,638 |
Nearby Talukas from Botad Taluka
Below is the list of Talukas near Botad Taluka in Bhavnagar district.
| Taluka | Population |
|---|---|
| Vallabhipur Taluka population | 80,192 |
| Gadhada Taluka population | 200,475 |
| Umrala Taluka population | 86,323 |
| Bhavnagar Taluka population | 787,319 |
| Ghogha Taluka population | 100,977 |
| Sihor Taluka population | 212,236 |
| Gariadhar Taluka population | 118,276 |
| Palitana Taluka population | 230,271 |
| Talaja Taluka population | 325,667 |
| Mahuva Taluka population | 452,011 |
Botad Taluka Map
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Botad, Gujarat - Wikipedia