Jafrabad
Jafrabad is a Town and Taluka in Amreli 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 Jafrabad Block (CD) is 03848. The total area of Jafrabad Taluka is 352 km², which includes 322.81 km² of rural area and 28.77 km² of urban area. Jafrabad has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jafrabad Taluka
Jafrabad Taluka has a total of 42 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 Jafrabad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babarkot | Babarkot | Jafrabad (5 km) |
| 2 | Balana | Balana | Jafrabad (7 km) |
| 3 | Balanivav | Balanivav | Rajula (12 km) |
| 4 | Bhada | Bhada | Jafrabad (17 km) |
| 5 | Bhankodar | Bhakodar | Jafrabad (7 km) |
| 6 | Bhatvadar | Bhatvadar Saravada | Rajula (12 km) |
| 7 | Chhelana | Chhelana | Jafrabad (16 km) |
| 8 | Chitrasar | Chitrasar | Jafrabad (15 km) |
| 9 | Dharabandar | Dharabandar | Jafrabad (15 km) |
| 10 | Dholadri | Dholadri | Jafrabad (14 km) |
| 11 | Dudhala | Dudhala | Jafrabad (15 km) |
| 12 | Ebhalvad | Ebhalvad | Rajula (31 km) |
| 13 | Fachariya | Fachariya | Jafrabad (35 km) |
| 14 | Ghenspur | Ghenspur Sokhada | Jafrabad (12 km) |
| 15 | Hemal | Hemal | Jafrabad (17 km) |
| 16 | Jikadri Juni | Jikadri Juni | Jafrabad (16 km) |
| 17 | Jikadri Navi | Navi Jikadri | Jafrabad (14 km) |
| 18 | Kadiyali | Kadiyali | Jafrabad (9 km) |
| 19 | Kagvadar | Kagvadar | Rajula (12 km) |
| 20 | Kanthariya Khalsa | Kanthariya Khalsa | Rajula (18 km) |
| 21 | Kanthariya Koli | Kanthariya Koli | Rajula (16 km) |
| 22 | Kerala | Kerala | Jafrabad (17 km) |
| 23 | Lor | Lor | Rajula (32 km) |
| 24 | Lothpur | Lothpur | Rajula (10 km) |
| 25 | Lunsapur | Lunsapur | Jafrabad (9 km) |
| 26 | Mithapur | Mithapur | Jafrabad (17 km) |
| 27 | Mitiyala | Mitiyala | Jafrabad (4 km) |
| 28 | Mota Mansa | Mota Mansa | Jafrabad (24 km) |
| 29 | Nageshri | Nageshri | Jafrabad (17 km) |
| 30 | Pati Mansa | Pati Mansa Nana | Jafrabad (24 km) |
| 31 | Pichhadi | Pichhadi | Jafrabad (10 km) |
| 32 | Rohisa | Rohisa | Jafrabad (12 km) |
| 33 | Sakariya Mota | Sakariya Mota Nana | Jafrabad (15 km) |
| 34 | Sakariya Nana | Sakariya Mota Nana | Jafrabad (16 km) |
| 35 | Sarovarda | Bhatvadar Saravada | Rajula (12 km) |
| 36 | Shiyalbet | Shiyal Bet | Jafrabad (12 km) |
| 37 | Sokhda | Ghenspur Sokhada | Jafrabad (9 km) |
| 38 | Timbi | Timbi | Una (15 km) |
| 39 | Vadhera | Vadhera | Jafrabad (5 km) |
| 40 | Vadli | Vadli | Jafrabad (17 km) |
| 41 | Vandh | Vandh | Jafrabad (5 km) |
| 42 | Varahsvarup | Varahsvarup | Jafrabad (12 km) |
Population of Jafrabad Taluka
The population profile of Jafrabad 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 Jafrabad 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 | 1,08,002 | 80,835 | 27,167 |
| Male Population | 55,238 | 41,501 | 13,737 |
| Female Population | 52,764 | 39,334 | 13,430 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,584 | 12,210 | 3,374 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,123 | 6,392 | 1,731 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,461 | 5,818 | 1,643 |
| Literate Population | 55,980 | 40,016 | 15,964 |
| Literate Male Population | 34,081 | 24,786 | 9,295 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,899 | 15,230 | 6,669 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,022 | 40,819 | 11,203 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,157 | 16,715 | 4,442 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 30,865 | 24,104 | 6,761 |
| Total Households | 19,475 | 14,032 | 5,443 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Jafrabad Taluka is around 1,08,002 people. This includes 55,238 males and 52,764 females. Rural population is about 80,835 (41,501 males and 39,334 females), while urban population is nearly 27,167 (13,737 males and 13,430 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,584 of the population, with 8,123 boys and 7,461 girls. Rural areas have 12,210 children, and urban areas have about 3,374 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 55,980 literate people in Jafrabad Taluka, including 34,081 literate males and 21,899 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 40,016 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,964 people.
- About 52,022 people in Jafrabad Taluka are not literate, including 21,157 males and 30,865 females. Rural areas include 40,819 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,203 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,475 households, with 14,032 in villages and 5,443 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jafrabad 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 | 6,808 | 6,335 | 473 |
| SC Male Population | 3,509 | 3,267 | 242 |
| SC Female Population | 3,299 | 3,068 | 231 |
| Total ST Population | 286 | 117 | 169 |
| ST Male Population | 149 | 60 | 89 |
| ST Female Population | 137 | 57 | 80 |
| Population Density | 307 / km² | 250 / km² | 944 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jafrabad Taluka is approximately 6,808 people, including 3,509 males and 3,299 females. Around 6,335 people live in rural parts. Nearly 473 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jafrabad Taluka is about 286 people, including 149 males and 137 females. Around 117 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 169 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 307 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 250 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 944 people per sq. km.