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 information the sub-district code of Jafrabad Block (CD) is 03848. Total area of jafrabad taluka is 352 km² including 322.81 km² rural area and 28.77 km² urban area. Jafrabad taluka has a population of 1,08,002 peoples, out of which urban population is 27,167 while rural population is 80,835. Jafrabad has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females for every 1,000 males. Jafrabad taluka has a population density of 307.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 19,475 houses in the sub-district, including 5,443 urban houses and 14,032 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 51.83% population of jafrabad taluka is literate, out of which 61.70% males and 41.50% females are literate.
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 |
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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'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 | 1,08,002 | 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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Jafrabad 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 | 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 |