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, the sub-district code of Lathi Block (CD) is 03841. The total area of Lathi Taluka is 648 km², which includes 589.70 km² of rural area and 58.00 km² of urban area. Lathi has a sex ratio of approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 1,32,914 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Lathi Taluka is around 1,32,914 people. This includes 67,654 males and 65,260 females. Rural population is about 95,127 (48,064 males and 47,063 females), while urban population is nearly 37,787 (19,590 males and 18,197 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,456 of the population, with 7,726 boys and 6,730 girls. Rural areas have 10,022 children, and urban areas have about 4,434 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 90,508 literate people in Lathi Taluka, including 50,455 literate males and 40,053 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 63,916 individuals and urban literacy covers around 26,592 people.
- About 42,406 people in Lathi Taluka are not literate, including 17,199 males and 25,207 females. Rural areas include 31,211 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 11,195 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,930 households, with 18,771 in villages and 7,159 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lathi 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Lathi Taluka is approximately 11,323 people, including 5,762 males and 5,561 females. Around 8,486 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,837 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lathi Taluka is about 735 people, including 404 males and 331 females. Around 591 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 144 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 205 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 161 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 652 people per sq. km.