Sabarkantha District
Area, Population & Sex Ratio
Geographical Area : 7390.0 Km2
Population : 2082531
Male Population : 1069554
Female Population : 1012977

Disabled population
Total disabled population : 44630
In seeing : 18830
In speech : 3232
In hearing : 2408
In movement : 15902
Mental : 4258

Rank ( VoiceOfBharat.org Analysis )
Backwardness : 143
Sex Ratio Rank : 332
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : C
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 186 (Census 2001)
Literacy Ratio : 254 (Census 2001)
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Water : Flouride in Groundwater above permissible limits

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Sabarkantha is a tribal region. Unavailability of water is the main challenge we face.
Health and education is also another grave issue that needs urgent attention. Infrastructure is also very weak. The schools are not well maintained and the quality is not that great.
The main issue faced by the youth is unemployment.
Migration is also a big issue. People go out in search of jobs.
Environmental issue is also a growing concern.

Brief About Sabarkantha District

Geography and political facts The administrative headquarters of the district is Himmatnagar, about 80 km from Sabarkantha. Sabarkantha District has a population of over 2 million in its 7,390 km² area. Sabarkantha District is bounded by Rajasthan state to the northeast, Banaskantha and Mehsana districts to the west, Gandhinagar and Kheda districts to the south and Panchmahal District to the east.

The major towns in Sabarkantha are: Himmatnagar Idar - ancient fort Shamlaji - pilgrim center Khedbrahma - pilgrim center Modasa

Other details

Sabar dairy, 2nd biggest Co-operative dairy (even bigger than famous Amul) producing 10 lakh liters of milk a day is located in Himmatnagar. Shamlaji hosts a 3-week long fair on the full moon of the Hindu New Year.