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Banas Kantha

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Area · — km²
Population · 31,20,506
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Banas Kantha — district of Gujarat

Banas Kantha is a district in Gujarat. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Banas Kantha

Agricultural production, particularly tobacco and groundnut cultivation in North Gujarat.

District HQ
Palanpur

Must-visit places in Banas Kantha

park

Balaram-Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary

Protected forest area known for wildlife conservation and natural biodiversity in the district.

  • temple
    Ambaji Temple

    Ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Ambaji, a significant pilgrimage site in the region.

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Then & Now

Banas Kantha district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
27,05,591
Census 2011 baseline
+17.4%
Population · 2026
31,77,532
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
4,78,438
Census 2011 baseline
+17.1%
Households · 2026
5,60,221
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,262 villages

Banas Kantha district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
13,93,741Census 2011
Female population
13,11,850Census 2011
Sex ratio
941 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
4,78,438Census 2011
SC population
2,87,937Census 2011
ST population
2,71,055Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
31,77,532+17.4%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
5,60,221RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
11,19,536Census 2011
Cultivators
4,30,066Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,34,412Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
5,68,624 / 9,02,35463% complete
SBM-G toilets
5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Banas Kantha district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
44 of 1,262 villages have notable places mapped · 3%
  • Hospital· 26
  • PHC· 22
  • Temple· 12

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Banas Kantha district.

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All 14 mandals of Banas Kantha

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1262 villages · 972 GPs
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Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Banas Kantha

How many mandals and villages are in Banas Kantha district?

Banas Kantha district has 14 mandals and 1,262 revenue villages across 972 gram panchayats in Gujarat.

Where is the headquarters of Banas Kantha district?

The district headquarters of Banas Kantha is —.

What is the pincode of Banas Kantha district?

Banas Kantha district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Banas Kantha may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Banas Kantha fall under?

Banas Kantha district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Banas Kantha district?

Banas Kantha district had a population of 31,20,506 per the 2011 Census, across 1,262 villages.

When was Banas Kantha district formed?

Banas Kantha district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Banas Kantha district?

Major rivers in Banas Kantha district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Banas Kantha

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