Bavla Taluka - Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Bavla is an administrative taluka in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bavla is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Koth Gangad, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 799 km², including 751.88 km² rural area and 46.68 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 919 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bavla Taluka
Bavla Taluka has a total of 48 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adroda | Rural | Adroda |
| 2 | Amipura | Rural | Amipura |
| 3 | Bagodara | Rural | Bagodara |
| 4 | Baldana | Rural | Baldana |
| 5 | Bavla | Urban | Not applicable |
| 6 | Bhamsara | Rural | Bhamsara |
| 7 | Bhayla | Rural | Bhayla |
| 8 | Chhabasar | Rural | Chhabasar |
| 9 | Chiyada | Rural | Chiyada |
| 10 | Dahegamda | Rural | Dahegamda |
| 11 | Devadthal | Rural | Devadthal |
| 12 | Devdholera | Rural | Devdholera |
| 13 | Dhanwada | Rural | Dhanwada |
| 14 | Dhedhal | Rural | Dhedhal |
| 15 | Dhingda | Rural | Dhingda |
| 16 | Dumali | Rural | Dumali |
| 17 | Durgi | Rural | Durgi |
| 18 | Gangad | Rural | Gangad |
| 19 | Gundanapara | Rural | Gundanapara |
| 20 | Hasannagar | Rural | Hasannagar |
| 21 | Juval Rupavati | Rural | Juval Rupavati |
| 22 | Kaliveji | Rural | Kaliveji |
| 23 | Kalyangadh | Rural | Kalyangadh |
| 24 | Kanotar | Rural | Kanotar |
| 25 | Kavitha | Rural | Kavitha |
| 26 | Kavla | Rural | Kavla |
| 27 | Kerala | Rural | Kerala |
| 28 | Kesaradi | Rural | Kesrandi |
| 29 | Kochariya | Rural | Kochariya |
| 30 | Lagdana | Rural | Lagdana |
| 31 | Memar | Rural | Memar |
| 32 | Meni | Rural | Meni |
| 33 | Metal | Rural | Metal |
| 34 | Mithapur | Rural | Mithapur |
| 35 | Nanodara | Rural | Nanodara |
| 36 | Rajoda (Og) | Rural | Rajoda |
| 37 | Ranesar | Rural | Ranesar |
| 38 | Rasam (Og) | Rural | Rasam |
| 39 | Rohika | Rural | Rohika |
| 40 | Rupal | Rural | Rupal |
| 41 | Sakodara | Rural | Sakodara |
| 42 | Saljada | Rural | Saljada |
| 43 | Sankod | Rural | Sankod |
| 44 | Sarala | Rural | Sarala |
| 45 | Shiyal | Rural | Shiyal |
| 46 | Vasna Dhedhal | Rural | Vasna Dhedhal |
| 47 | Vasna Nanodara | Rural | Vasna Nanodara |
| 48 | Zekda | Rural | Zekda |
Population of Bavla Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Bavla Taluka has a total population of 1,58,191 people, consisting of 82,432 males and 75,759 females. There are 31,843 households in the taluka with an average population density of 198 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 31,843 | 22,754 | 9,089 |
| Population Density | 198 / km² | 154 / km² | 910 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 94,634 literate people and 23,210 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,606 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,946 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,210 | 18,152 | 5,058 |
| Literate Population | 94,634 | 62,916 | 31,718 |
| Illiterate Population | 63,557 | 52,817 | 10,740 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,606 | 11,081 | 4,525 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,946 | 9,849 | 97 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.