Bavla
Bavla 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 Bavla Block (CD) is 03784. The total area of Bavla Taluka is 799 km², which includes 751.88 km² of rural area and 46.68 km² of urban area. Bavla has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bavla Taluka
Bavla Taluka has a total of 47 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 Bavla Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adroda | Adroda | Bavla (6 km) |
| 2 | Amipura | Amipura | Bavla (10 km) |
| 3 | Bagodara | Bagodara | Bavla (28 km) |
| 4 | Baldana | Baldana | Bavla (18 km) |
| 5 | Bhamsara | Bhamsara | Bavla (22 km) |
| 6 | Bhayla | Bhayla | Bavla (8 km) |
| 7 | Chhabasar | Chhabasar | Bavla (14 km) |
| 8 | Chiyada | Chiyada | Bavla (8 km) |
| 9 | Dahegamda | Dahegamda | Bavla (13 km) |
| 10 | Devadthal | Devadthal | Bavla (27 km) |
| 11 | Devdholera | Devdholera | Bavla (20 km) |
| 12 | Dhanwada | Dhanwada | Bavla (15 km) |
| 13 | Dhedhal | Dhedhal | Bavla (2 km) |
| 14 | Dhingda | Dhingda | Bavla (36 km) |
| 15 | Dumali | Dumali | Bavla (25 km) |
| 16 | Durgi | Durgi | Bavla (48 km) |
| 17 | Gangad | Gangad | Bavla (22 km) |
| 18 | Gundanapara | Gundanapara | Bavla (31 km) |
| 19 | Hasannagar | Hasannagar | Bavla (10 km) |
| 20 | Juval Rupavati | Juval Rupavati | Bavla (8 km) |
| 21 | Kaliveji | Kaliveji | Bavla (40 km) |
| 22 | Kalyangadh | Kalyangadh | Bavla (15 km) |
| 23 | Kanotar | Kanotar | Bavla (26 km) |
| 24 | Kavitha | Kavitha | Bavla (8 km) |
| 25 | Kavla | Kavla | Bavla (14 km) |
| 26 | Kerala | Kerala | Bavla (5 km) |
| 27 | Kesaradi | Kesrandi | Bavla (20 km) |
| 28 | Kochariya | Kochariya | Bavla (8 km) |
| 29 | Lagdana | Lagdana | Bavla (18 km) |
| 30 | Memar | Memar | Bavla (29 km) |
| 31 | Meni | Meni | Bavla (50 km) |
| 32 | Metal | Metal | Bavla (25 km) |
| 33 | Mithapur | Mithapur | Bavla (36 km) |
| 34 | Nanodara | Nanodara | Bavla (15 km) |
| 35 | Rajoda | Rajoda | Bavla |
| 36 | Ranesar | Ranesar | Bavla (15 km) |
| 37 | Rasam | Rasam | Bavla |
| 38 | Rohika | Rohika | Bavla (26 km) |
| 39 | Rupal | Rupal | Bavla (5 km) |
| 40 | Sakodara | Sakodara | Bavla (13 km) |
| 41 | Saljada | Saljada | Bavla (5 km) |
| 42 | Sankod | Sankod | Bavla (12 km) |
| 43 | Sarala | Sarala | Bavla (35 km) |
| 44 | Shiyal | Shiyal | Bavla (36 km) |
| 45 | Vasna Dhedhal | Vasna Dhedhal | Bavla (5 km) |
| 46 | Vasna Nanodara | Vasna Nanodara | Bavla (20 km) |
| 47 | Zekda | Zekda | Bavla (5 km) |
Population of Bavla Taluka
The population profile of Bavla 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 Bavla 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 | 1,58,191 | 1,15,733 | 42,458 |
| Male Population | 82,432 | 60,091 | 22,341 |
| Female Population | 75,759 | 55,642 | 20,117 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,210 | 18,152 | 5,058 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,352 | 9,609 | 2,743 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,858 | 8,543 | 2,315 |
| Literate Population | 94,634 | 62,916 | 31,718 |
| Literate Male Population | 56,890 | 39,001 | 17,889 |
| Literate Female Population | 37,744 | 23,915 | 13,829 |
| Illiterate Population | 63,557 | 52,817 | 10,740 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,542 | 21,090 | 4,452 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 38,015 | 31,727 | 6,288 |
| Total Households | 31,843 | 22,754 | 9,089 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bavla Taluka is around 1,58,191 people. This includes 82,432 males and 75,759 females. Rural population is about 1,15,733 (60,091 males and 55,642 females), while urban population is nearly 42,458 (22,341 males and 20,117 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,210 of the population, with 12,352 boys and 10,858 girls. Rural areas have 18,152 children, and urban areas have about 5,058 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 94,634 literate people in Bavla Taluka, including 56,890 literate males and 37,744 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 62,916 individuals and urban literacy covers around 31,718 people.
- About 63,557 people in Bavla Taluka are not literate, including 25,542 males and 38,015 females. Rural areas include 52,817 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 10,740 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 31,843 households, with 22,754 in villages and 9,089 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bavla 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 | 15,606 | 11,081 | 4,525 |
| SC Male Population | 8,166 | 5,794 | 2,372 |
| SC Female Population | 7,440 | 5,287 | 2,153 |
| Total ST Population | 9,946 | 9,849 | 97 |
| ST Male Population | 5,108 | 5,051 | 57 |
| ST Female Population | 4,838 | 4,798 | 40 |
| Population Density | 198 / km² | 154 / km² | 910 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bavla Taluka is approximately 15,606 people, including 8,166 males and 7,440 females. Around 11,081 people live in rural parts. Nearly 4,525 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bavla Taluka is about 9,946 people, including 5,108 males and 4,838 females. Around 9,849 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 97 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 198 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 154 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 910 people per sq. km.