Ranpur
Ranpur 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 Ranpur Block (CD) is 03785. The total area of Ranpur Taluka is 492 km², which includes 468.16 km² of rural area and 23.53 km² of urban area. Ranpur has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ranpur Taluka
Ranpur Taluka has a total of 34 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 Ranpur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur | Alampur | Ranpur (11 km) |
| 2 | Alau | Alau | Botad (10 km) |
| 3 | Aniyali Kasbati | Aniyali Kasbati | Ranpur (7 km) |
| 4 | Aniyali Kathi | Aniyali Kathi | Botad (6 km) |
| 5 | Bagad | Bagad | Ranpur (28 km) |
| 6 | Baraniya | Baraniya | Ranpur (11 km) |
| 7 | Bodiya | Bodiya | Ranpur (10 km) |
| 8 | Bubavav | Bubavav | Ranpur (8 km) |
| 9 | Charanki | Charanki | Botad (14 km) |
| 10 | Derdi | Deradi | Ranpur (21 km) |
| 11 | Devaliya | Devaliya | Ranpur (14 km) |
| 12 | Devgana | Devgana | Ranpur (10 km) |
| 13 | Dharpipla | Dharpipla | Ranpur (7 km) |
| 14 | Gadhiya | Gadhiya | Ranpur (22 km) |
| 15 | Godhawata | Godhawata | Dhandhuka (28 km) |
| 16 | Gunda | Gunda | Ranpur (30 km) |
| 17 | Hadmatala | Hadmatala | Ranpur (7 km) |
| 18 | Jalila | Jalila | Ranpur (14 km) |
| 19 | Keriya | Keriya Ranpur | Ranpur (5 km) |
| 20 | Khas | Khas | Botad (10 km) |
| 21 | Khokharnesh | Khokharnes | Ranpur (7 km) |
| 22 | Kinara | Kinara | Ranpur (3 km) |
| 23 | Kundli | Kundli | Ranpur (14 km) |
| 24 | Malanpur | Malanpur | Ranpur (12 km) |
| 25 | Moti Vavdi | Moti Vavdi | Ranpur (20 km) |
| 26 | Nani Vavdi | Nani Vavdi | Ranpur (19 km) |
| 27 | Panvi | Panvi | Botad (10 km) |
| 28 | Patna | Patna | Ranpur (11 km) |
| 29 | Rajpara | Rajpura | Ranpur (8 km) |
| 30 | Ranpur | Ranpur | Ranpur |
| 31 | Sanganpur | Sanganpur | Ranpur (14 km) |
| 32 | Sundariyana | Sundariyana | Ranpur (21 km) |
| 33 | Umrala | Umrala | Ranpur (12 km) |
| 34 | Vejalka | Vejalka | Botad (14 km) |
Population of Ranpur Taluka
The population profile of Ranpur 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 Ranpur 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 | 92,926 | 75,982 | 16,944 |
| Male Population | 47,717 | 39,000 | 8,717 |
| Female Population | 45,209 | 36,982 | 8,227 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,979 | 11,803 | 2,176 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,346 | 6,185 | 1,161 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,633 | 5,618 | 1,015 |
| Literate Population | 54,786 | 42,785 | 12,001 |
| Literate Male Population | 32,376 | 25,648 | 6,728 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,410 | 17,137 | 5,273 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,140 | 33,197 | 4,943 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,341 | 13,352 | 1,989 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,799 | 19,845 | 2,954 |
| Total Households | 17,277 | 13,960 | 3,317 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ranpur Taluka is around 92,926 people. This includes 47,717 males and 45,209 females. Rural population is about 75,982 (39,000 males and 36,982 females), while urban population is nearly 16,944 (8,717 males and 8,227 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 13,979 of the population, with 7,346 boys and 6,633 girls. Rural areas have 11,803 children, and urban areas have about 2,176 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 54,786 literate people in Ranpur Taluka, including 32,376 literate males and 22,410 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 42,785 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,001 people.
- About 38,140 people in Ranpur Taluka are not literate, including 15,341 males and 22,799 females. Rural areas include 33,197 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,943 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 17,277 households, with 13,960 in villages and 3,317 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ranpur 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 | 6,353 | 5,715 | 638 |
| SC Male Population | 3,285 | 2,964 | 321 |
| SC Female Population | 3,068 | 2,751 | 317 |
| Total ST Population | 72 | 48 | 24 |
| ST Male Population | 40 | 24 | 16 |
| ST Female Population | 32 | 24 | 8 |
| Population Density | 189 / km² | 162 / km² | 720 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ranpur Taluka is approximately 6,353 people, including 3,285 males and 3,068 females. Around 5,715 people live in rural parts. Nearly 638 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ranpur Taluka is about 72 people, including 40 males and 32 females. Around 48 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 24 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 189 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 162 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 720 people per sq. km.