Jafrabad Taluka - Amreli, Gujarat
Jafrabad is an administrative taluka in the Amreli district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Jafrabad is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Rajula City, while the nearest airport is Diu Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 352 km², including 322.81 km² rural area and 28.77 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jafrabad Taluka
Jafrabad Taluka has a total of 43 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 | Babarkot | Rural | Babarkot |
| 2 | Balana | Rural | Balana |
| 3 | Balanivav | Rural | Balanivav |
| 4 | Bhada | Rural | Bhada |
| 5 | Bhankodar | Rural | Bhakodar |
| 6 | Bhatvadar | Rural | Bhatvadar -Saravada |
| 7 | Chhelana | Rural | Chhelana |
| 8 | Chitrasar | Rural | Chitrasar |
| 9 | Dharabandar | Rural | Dharabandar |
| 10 | Dholadri | Rural | Dholadri |
| 11 | Dudhala | Rural | Dudhala |
| 12 | Ebhalvad | Rural | Ebhalvad |
| 13 | Fachariya | Rural | Fachariya |
| 14 | Ghenspur | Rural | Ghenspur -Sokhada |
| 15 | Hemal | Rural | Hemal |
| 16 | Jafrabad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Jikadri Juni | Rural | Jikadri Juni |
| 18 | Jikadri Navi | Rural | Navi Jikadri |
| 19 | Kadiyali | Rural | Kadiyali |
| 20 | Kagvadar | Rural | Kagvadar |
| 21 | Kanthariya Khalsa | Rural | Kanthariya Khalsa |
| 22 | Kanthariya Koli | Rural | Kanthariya Koli |
| 23 | Kerala | Rural | Kerala |
| 24 | Lor | Rural | Lor |
| 25 | Lothpur | Rural | Lothpur |
| 26 | Lunsapur | Rural | Lunsapur |
| 27 | Mithapur | Rural | Mithapur |
| 28 | Mitiyala | Rural | Mitiyala |
| 29 | Mota Mansa | Rural | Mota Mansa |
| 30 | Nageshri | Rural | Nageshri |
| 31 | Pati Mansa (Nana) | Rural | Pati Mansa (Nana) |
| 32 | Pichhadi | Rural | Pichhadi |
| 33 | Rohisa | Rural | Rohisa |
| 34 | Sakariya Mota | Rural | Sakariya Mota -Nana |
| 35 | Sakariya Nana | Rural | Sakariya Mota -Nana |
| 36 | Sarovarda | Rural | Bhatvadar -Saravada |
| 37 | Shiyalbet | Rural | Shiyal Bet |
| 38 | Sokhda | Rural | Ghenspur -Sokhada |
| 39 | Timbi | Rural | Timbi |
| 40 | Vadhera | Rural | Vadhera |
| 41 | Vadli | Rural | Vadli |
| 42 | Vandh | Rural | Vandh |
| 43 | Varahsvarup | Rural | Varahsvarup |
Population of Jafrabad Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Jafrabad Taluka has a total population of 1,08,002 people, consisting of 55,238 males and 52,764 females. There are 19,475 households in the taluka with an average population density of 307 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 19,475 | 14,032 | 5,443 |
| Population Density | 307 / km² | 250 / km² | 944 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 55,980 literate people and 15,584 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,808 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 286 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) | 15,584 | 12,210 | 3,374 |
| Literate Population | 55,980 | 40,016 | 15,964 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,022 | 40,819 | 11,203 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,808 | 6,335 | 473 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 286 | 117 | 169 |
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.