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, the sub-district code of Barwala Block (CD) is 03786. The total area of Barwala Taluka is 498 km², which includes 466.29 km² of rural area and 32.04 km² of urban area. Barwala has a sex ratio of approximately 926 females per 1,000 males.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ankevaliya Ankevaliya Botad (14 km)
2Bela Bela Barwala (9 km)
3Chachariya Chachariya Botad (15 km)
4Chokdi Chokdi Barwala (15 km)
5Dhadhodar Dhadhodar Barwala (8 km)
6Hebatpur Hebatpur Barwala (28 km)
7Jharvaliya Zarvaliya Barwala (11 km)
8Kapadiyali Kapadiyali Barwala (5 km)
9Khadsaliya Khadsaliya Bhimnath Barwala (11 km)
10Khambhada Khambhada Barwala (10 km)
11Khamidana Khamidana Barwala (4 km)
12Kundal Kundal Barwala (3 km)
13Nabhoi Nabhoi Dhandhuka (20 km)
14Navda Nava Navda Barwala (7 km)
15Pipariya Pipariya Barwala (18 km)
16Polarpur Polarpur Barwala (10 km)
17Rampura Rampura Barwala (5 km)
18Ranpari Ranpari Barwala (5 km)
19Refda Refda Botad (11 km)
20Rojid Rojid Barwala (4 km)
21Salangpur Salangpur Botad (14 km)
22Sangasar Sangasar Barwala (34 km)
23Shahpur Shahpur Botad (14 km)
24Sodhi Sodhi Dhandhuka (27 km)
25Timbla Timbala Barwala (7 km)
26Vadhela Vadhela Barwala (9 km)
27Vahiya 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 Taluka'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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population of Barwala Taluka is around 75,986 people. This includes 39,440 males and 36,546 females. Rural population is about 58,035 (30,103 males and 27,932 females), while urban population is nearly 17,951 (9,337 males and 8,614 females).
  • Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,662 of the population, with 5,636 boys and 5,026 girls. Rural areas have 8,470 children, and urban areas have about 2,192 children in this age group.
  • There are approximately 45,949 literate people in Barwala Taluka, including 27,378 literate males and 18,571 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 34,095 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,854 people.
  • About 30,037 people in Barwala Taluka are not literate, including 12,062 males and 17,975 females. Rural areas include 23,940 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,097 individuals.
  • The tehsil has around 13,615 households, with 10,305 in villages and 3,310 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Barwala Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Barwala Taluka is approximately 5,324 people, including 2,765 males and 2,559 females. Around 3,506 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,818 people reside in urban areas.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Barwala Taluka is about 155 people, including 81 males and 74 females. Around 141 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 14 live in towns or urban regions.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 153 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 125 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 560 people per sq. km.