Lathi
Lathi 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 Lathi Block (CD) is 03841. Total area of lathi taluka is 648 km² including 589.70 km² rural area and 58.00 km² urban area. Lathi taluka has a population of 1,32,914 peoples, out of which urban population is 37,787 while rural population is 95,127. Lathi has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females for every 1,000 males. Lathi taluka has a population density of 205.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,930 houses in the sub-district, including 7,159 urban houses and 18,771 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.10% population of lathi taluka is literate, out of which 74.58% males and 61.37% females are literate.
List of Villages in Lathi Taluka
Lathi Taluka has a total of 49 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 Lathi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adtala | Adtala | Lathi (13 km) |
| 2 | Akala | Akala | Lathi (5 km) |
| 3 | Aliudepur | Aliudepur | Amreli (13 km) |
| 4 | Ambardi | Ambardi | Damnagar (9 km) |
| 5 | Ansodar | Ansodar | Lathi (11 km) |
| 6 | Bhalvav | Bhalvav | Damnagar (10 km) |
| 7 | Bhatvadar | Bhatvadar | Damnagar (6 km) |
| 8 | Bhingrad | Bhingrad | Lathi (7 km) |
| 9 | Bhurakhiya | Bhurakhiya | Damnagar (6 km) |
| 10 | Chavand | Chavand | Lathi (9 km) |
| 11 | Chhabhadiya | Chhabhadiya | Damnagar (3 km) |
| 12 | Dahinthara | Dahinthara Methali | Damnagar (3 km) |
| 13 | Derdi Janbai | Derdi Janbai | Lathi (14 km) |
| 14 | Dhamel | Dhamel | Damnagar (7 km) |
| 15 | Dhrufania | Dhrufania | Damnagar (6 km) |
| 16 | Dudhala Bai | Dudhala Bai | Amreli (9 km) |
| 17 | Dudhala Lathi | Dudhala Lathi | Lathi (5 km) |
| 18 | Hajiradhar | Hajiradhar | Damnagar (2 km) |
| 19 | Harsurpur | Harsurpur Punjapadar | Lathi (9 km) |
| 20 | Havtad | Havtad | Damnagar (2 km) |
| 21 | Hirana | Hirana | Lathi (14 km) |
| 22 | Ingorala | Ingorala Jagani | Damnagar (6 km) |
| 23 | Jarakhiya | Jarakhiya | Lathi (8 km) |
| 24 | Kanchardi | Kanchardi | Damnagar (8 km) |
| 25 | Karkoliya | Karkoliya | Lathi (8 km) |
| 26 | Kerala | Kerala | Lathi (9 km) |
| 27 | Keriya | Keriya | Lathi (3 km) |
| 28 | Krishna Gadh | Krishna Gadh | Lathi (13 km) |
| 29 | Luvariya | Luvariya | Lathi (12 km) |
| 30 | Malaviya Pipariya | Malaviya Pipariya | Amreli (12 km) |
| 31 | Matirala | Matirala | Amreli (15 km) |
| 32 | Memda | Narangadh Memda | Damnagar (3 km) |
| 33 | Methli | Dahinthara Methali | Damnagar (4 km) |
| 34 | Muliyapat | Muliyapat | Damnagar (6 km) |
| 35 | Narangadh | Narangadh Memda | Damnagar (9 km) |
| 36 | Padarshinga | Padarshinga | Damnagar (3 km) |
| 37 | Pipalva | Pipalva | Lathi (10 km) |
| 38 | Pratapgadh | Pratapgadh | Lathi (4 km) |
| 39 | Punjapar | Harsurpur Punjapadar | Lathi (10 km) |
| 40 | Rabhda | Rabhda | Damnagar (2 km) |
| 41 | Rajkot Nana | Rajkot Nana | Lathi (6 km) |
| 42 | Rampar | Rampar | Lathi (7 km) |
| 43 | Shakhpur | Shakhpur | Gariadhar (7 km) |
| 44 | Shekhpipariya | Shekhpipariya | Lathi (8 km) |
| 45 | Suvagadh | Suvagadh | Damnagar (7 km) |
| 46 | Tajpar | Tajpar | Damnagar (7 km) |
| 47 | Thansa | Thansa | Damnagar (4 km) |
| 48 | Toda | Toda | Lathi (6 km) |
| 49 | Virpur | Virpur | Lathi (6 km) |
Population of Lathi Taluka
The population profile of Lathi 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 Lathi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,32,914 | 95,127 | 37,787 |
| Male Population | 67,654 | 48,064 | 19,590 |
| Female Population | 65,260 | 47,063 | 18,197 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,456 | 10,022 | 4,434 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,726 | 5,334 | 2,392 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,730 | 4,688 | 2,042 |
| Literate Population | 90,508 | 63,916 | 26,592 |
| Literate Male Population | 50,455 | 35,567 | 14,888 |
| Literate Female Population | 40,053 | 28,349 | 11,704 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,406 | 31,211 | 11,195 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,199 | 12,497 | 4,702 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 25,207 | 18,714 | 6,493 |
| Total Households | 25,930 | 18,771 | 7,159 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Lathi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,323 | 8,486 | 2,837 |
| SC Male Population | 5,762 | 4,308 | 1,454 |
| SC Female Population | 5,561 | 4,178 | 1,383 |
| Total ST Population | 735 | 591 | 144 |
| ST Male Population | 404 | 329 | 75 |
| ST Female Population | 331 | 262 | 69 |
| Population Density | 205 / km² | 161 / km² | 652 / km² |