Barwala
Barwala is a Town and Taluka in Ahmadabad District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Barwala Block (CD) is 03786. Total area of barwala taluka is 498 km² including 466.29 km² rural area and 32.04 km² urban area. Barwala taluka has a population of 75,986 peoples, out of which urban population is 17,951 while rural population is 58,035. Barwala has a sex ratio of approximately 926 females for every 1,000 males. Barwala taluka has a population density of 152.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,615 houses in the sub-district, including 3,310 urban houses and 10,305 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 60.47% population of barwala taluka is literate, out of which 69.42% males and 50.82% females are literate.
List of Villages in Barwala Taluka
Barwala Taluka has a total of 27 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Barwala Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankevaliya | Ankevaliya | Botad (14 km) |
| 2 | Bela | Bela | Barwala (9 km) |
| 3 | Chachariya | Chachariya | Botad (15 km) |
| 4 | Chokdi | Chokdi | Barwala (15 km) |
| 5 | Dhadhodar | Dhadhodar | Barwala (8 km) |
| 6 | Hebatpur | Hebatpur | Barwala (28 km) |
| 7 | Jharvaliya | Zarvaliya | Barwala (11 km) |
| 8 | Kapadiyali | Kapadiyali | Barwala (5 km) |
| 9 | Khadsaliya | Khadsaliya Bhimnath | Barwala (11 km) |
| 10 | Khambhada | Khambhada | Barwala (10 km) |
| 11 | Khamidana | Khamidana | Barwala (4 km) |
| 12 | Kundal | Kundal | Barwala (3 km) |
| 13 | Nabhoi | Nabhoi | Dhandhuka (20 km) |
| 14 | Navda | Nava Navda | Barwala (7 km) |
| 15 | Pipariya | Pipariya | Barwala (18 km) |
| 16 | Polarpur | Polarpur | Barwala (10 km) |
| 17 | Rampura | Rampura | Barwala (5 km) |
| 18 | Ranpari | Ranpari | Barwala (5 km) |
| 19 | Refda | Refda | Botad (11 km) |
| 20 | Rojid | Rojid | Barwala (4 km) |
| 21 | Salangpur | Salangpur | Botad (14 km) |
| 22 | Sangasar | Sangasar | Barwala (34 km) |
| 23 | Shahpur | Shahpur | Botad (14 km) |
| 24 | Sodhi | Sodhi | Dhandhuka (27 km) |
| 25 | Timbla | Timbala | Barwala (7 km) |
| 26 | Vadhela | Vadhela | Barwala (9 km) |
| 27 | Vahiya | Vahiya | Barwala (5 km) |
Population of Barwala Taluka
The population profile of Barwala Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Barwala's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,986 | 58,035 | 17,951 |
| Male Population | 39,440 | 30,103 | 9,337 |
| Female Population | 36,546 | 27,932 | 8,614 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,662 | 8,470 | 2,192 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,636 | 4,452 | 1,184 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,026 | 4,018 | 1,008 |
| Literate Population | 45,949 | 34,095 | 11,854 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,378 | 20,632 | 6,746 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,571 | 13,463 | 5,108 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,037 | 23,940 | 6,097 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,062 | 9,471 | 2,591 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,975 | 14,469 | 3,506 |
| Total Households | 13,615 | 10,305 | 3,310 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Barwala Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,324 | 3,506 | 1,818 |
| SC Male Population | 2,765 | 1,823 | 942 |
| SC Female Population | 2,559 | 1,683 | 876 |
| Total ST Population | 155 | 141 | 14 |
| ST Male Population | 81 | 76 | 5 |
| ST Female Population | 74 | 65 | 9 |
| Population Density | 153 / km² | 125 / km² | 560 / km² |