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 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 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.