Dhandhuka
Dhandhuka 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 Dhandhuka Block (CD) is 03787. Total area of dhandhuka taluka is 1,847 km² including 1,784.48 km² rural area and 62.66 km² urban area. Dhandhuka taluka has a population of 1,45,252 peoples, out of which urban population is 32,475 while rural population is 1,12,777. Dhandhuka has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females for every 1,000 males. Dhandhuka taluka has a population density of 78.64 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,922 houses in the sub-district, including 6,350 urban houses and 20,572 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.09% population of dhandhuka taluka is literate, out of which 73.31% males and 54.02% females are literate.
List of Villages in Dhandhuka Taluka
Dhandhuka Taluka has a total of 69 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 Dhandhuka Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adval | Adval | Dhandhuka (7 km) |
2 | Akru | Akru | Dhandhuka (16 km) |
3 | Ambli | Ambli | Dhandhuka (37 km) |
4 | Anandpur | Anandpur | Dhandhuka (33 km) |
5 | Aniyali Bhimji | Aniyali Bhimji | Dhandhuka (10 km) |
6 | Bajarda | Bajarda | Dhandhuka (15 km) |
7 | Bavliyari | Bavliyari | Dhandhuka (50 km) |
8 | Bhadiyad | Bhadiyad | Dhandhuka (22 km) |
9 | Bhalgamda | Bhalgamda | Dhandhuka (13 km) |
10 | Bhangadh | Bhangadh | Botad (14 km) |
11 | Bhimtalav | Bhimtalav | Dhandhuka (28 km) |
12 | Buranpur | Buranpur | Dhandhuka (38 km) |
13 | Chandarva | Chandarva | Dhandhuka (20 km) |
14 | Cher | Cher | Dhandhuka (32 km) |
15 | Chharodiya | Chharodiya | Dhandhuka (5 km) |
16 | Chhasiyana | Chhasiyana | Dhandhuka (8 km) |
17 | Dhanala | Dhanala | Dhandhuka (27 km) |
18 | Dholera | Dholera | Dhandhuka (27 km) |
19 | Fattepur | Fattepur | Dhandhuka (14 km) |
20 | Fedra | Fedra | Dhandhuka (21 km) |
21 | Galsana | Galsana | Dhandhuka (12 km) |
22 | Gamph | Gamph | Dhandhuka (22 km) |
23 | Gogla | Gogla | Dhandhuka (35 km) |
24 | Gorasu | Gorasu | Dhandhuka (27 km) |
25 | Gunjar | Gunjar | Dhandhuka (5 km) |
26 | Haripura | Haripura | Dhandhuka (12 km) |
27 | Jaliya | Jaliya | Dhandhuka (3 km) |
28 | Jaska | Jaska | Dhandhuka (13 km) |
29 | Kadipur | Kadipur | Dhandhuka (26 km) |
30 | Kamatalav | Kamatalav | Dhandhuka (42 km) |
31 | Kamiyala | Kamiyala | Dhandhuka (30 km) |
32 | Kasindra | Kasindra | Dhandhuka (20 km) |
33 | Khadol | Khadol | Dhandhuka (8 km) |
34 | Kharad | Kharad | Dhandhuka (9 km) |
35 | Khasta | Khasta | Dhandhuka (12 km) |
36 | Khun | Khun | Dhandhuka (31 km) |
37 | Kotda | Kotda | Dhandhuka (3 km) |
38 | Kothadiya | Kothadiya | Dhandhuka (6 km) |
39 | Mahadevpura | Mahadevpura | Botad (14 km) |
40 | Mingalpur | Mingalpur | Botad (14 km) |
41 | Morasiya | Morasiya | Dhandhuka (8 km) |
42 | Mota Tradiya | Mota Tradiya | Dhandhuka (18 km) |
43 | Mundi | Mundi | Dhandhuka (34 km) |
44 | Nana Tradiya | Nana Tradiya | Dhandhuka (16 km) |
45 | Navagam | Navagam | Dhandhuka (42 km) |
46 | Otariya | Otariya | Dhandhuka (29 km) |
47 | Pachchham | Pachchham | Dhandhuka (26 km) |
48 | Padana | Padana | Dhandhuka (4 km) |
49 | Panchi | Panchi | Dhandhuka (35 km) |
50 | Parabdi | Parabdi | Dhandhuka (17 km) |
51 | Pipal | Pipal | Dhandhuka (16 km) |
52 | Pipli | Pipli | Dhandhuka (34 km) |
53 | Rahtalav | Rahtalav | Botad (14 km) |
54 | Ratanpur | Ratanpur | Dhandhuka (25 km) |
55 | Rayka | Rayka | Dhandhuka (7 km) |
56 | Rojka | Rojka | Dhandhuka (7 km) |
57 | Salasar | Salasar | Dhandhuka (15 km) |
58 | Sandhida | Sandhida | Dhandhuka (35 km) |
59 | Sarwal | Sarwal | Dhandhuka (8 km) |
60 | Shela | Shela | Dhandhuka (32 km) |
61 | Tagadi | Tagadi | Dhandhuka (10 km) |
62 | Umargadh | Umargadh | Dhandhuka (28 km) |
63 | Unchdi | Unchdi | Dhandhuka (15 km) |
64 | Vagad | Vagad | Dhandhuka (10 km) |
65 | Valinda | Valinda | Botad (14 km) |
66 | Vasana | Vasana | Dhandhuka (3 km) |
67 | Zankhi | Zankhi | Botad (14 km) |
68 | Zanzarka | Zanzarka | Dhandhuka (11 km) |
69 | Zinzar | Zinzar | Dhandhuka (11 km) |
Population of Dhandhuka Taluka
The population profile of Dhandhuka 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 Dhandhuka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,45,252 | 1,12,777 | 32,475 |
Male Population | 75,784 | 58,783 | 17,001 |
Female Population | 69,468 | 53,994 | 15,474 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,969 | 15,222 | 3,747 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,094 | 8,077 | 2,017 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,875 | 7,145 | 1,730 |
Literate Population | 93,088 | 69,705 | 23,383 |
Literate Male Population | 55,558 | 42,156 | 13,402 |
Literate Female Population | 37,530 | 27,549 | 9,981 |
Illiterate Population | 52,164 | 43,072 | 9,092 |
Illiterate Male Population | 20,226 | 16,627 | 3,599 |
Illiterate Female Population | 31,938 | 26,445 | 5,493 |
Total Households | 26,922 | 20,572 | 6,350 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dhandhuka 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 |
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Total SC Population | 12,167 | 10,043 | 2,124 |
SC Male Population | 6,445 | 5,299 | 1,146 |
SC Female Population | 5,722 | 4,744 | 978 |
Total ST Population | 355 | 217 | 138 |
ST Male Population | 177 | 115 | 62 |
ST Female Population | 178 | 102 | 76 |
Population Density | 79 / km² | 63 / km² | 518 / km² |