Lathi Taluka - Amreli District, Gujarat
Lathi 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. Lathi is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Panchtalavda Road, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 648 km², including 589.70 km² rural area and 58.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 964 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lathi Taluka
Lathi Taluka has a total of 51 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 | Adtala | Rural | Adtala |
| 2 | Akala | Rural | Akala |
| 3 | Aliudepur | Rural | Aliudepur |
| 4 | Ambardi | Rural | Naran Nagar |
| 5 | Ansodar | Rural | Ansodar |
| 6 | Bhalvav | Rural | Bhalvav |
| 7 | Bhatvadar | Rural | Bhatvadar |
| 8 | Bhingrad | Rural | Bhingrad |
| 9 | Bhurakhiya | Rural | Bhurakhiya |
| 10 | Chavand | Rural | Chavand |
| 11 | Chhabhadiya | Rural | Chhabhadiya |
| 12 | Dahinthara | Rural | Dahinthara-Methali |
| 13 | Damnagar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Derdi-Janbai | Rural | Derdi-Janbai |
| 15 | Dhamel | Rural | Dhamel Para |
| 16 | Dhrufania | Rural | Dhrufania |
| 17 | Dudhala Bai | Rural | Dudhala Bai |
| 18 | Dudhala Lathi | Rural | Dudhala Lathi |
| 19 | Hajiradhar | Rural | Hajiradhar |
| 20 | Harsurpur | Rural | Harsurpur-Punjapadar |
| 21 | Havtad | Rural | Havtad |
| 22 | Hirana | Rural | Hirana |
| 23 | Ingorala | Rural | Ingorala-Jagani |
| 24 | Jarakhiya | Rural | Jarakhiya |
| 25 | Kanchardi | Rural | Kanchardi |
| 26 | Karkoliya | Rural | Karkoliya |
| 27 | Kerala | Rural | Kerala |
| 28 | Keriya | Rural | Keriya |
| 29 | Krishna Gadh | Rural | Krishna Gadh |
| 30 | Lathi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 31 | Luvariya | Rural | Luvariya |
| 32 | Malaviya Pipariya | Rural | Malaviya Pipariya |
| 33 | Matirala | Rural | Matirala |
| 34 | Memda | Rural | Narangadh -Memda |
| 35 | Methli | Rural | Methali |
| 36 | Muliyapat | Rural | Muliyapat |
| 37 | Narangadh | Rural | Narangadh -Memda |
| 38 | Padarshinga | Rural | Padarshinga |
| 39 | Pipalva | Rural | Pipalva |
| 40 | Pratapgadh | Rural | Pratapgadh |
| 41 | Punjapar | Rural | Harsurpur-Punjapadar |
| 42 | Rabhda | Rural | Rabhda |
| 43 | Rajkot Nana | Rural | Rajkot Nana |
| 44 | Rampar | Rural | Rampar |
| 45 | Shakhpur | Rural | Shakhpur |
| 46 | Shekhpipariya | Rural | Shekhpipariya |
| 47 | Suvagadh | Rural | Suvagadh |
| 48 | Tajpar | Rural | Tajpar |
| 49 | Thansa | Rural | Thansa |
| 50 | Toda | Rural | Toda |
| 51 | Virpur | Rural | Virpur |
Population of Lathi Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Lathi Taluka has a total population of 1,32,914 people, consisting of 67,654 males and 65,260 females. There are 25,930 households in the taluka with an average population density of 205 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 25,930 | 18,771 | 7,159 |
| Population Density | 205 / km² | 161 / km² | 652 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 90,508 literate people and 14,456 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,323 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 735 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,456 | 10,022 | 4,434 |
| Literate Population | 90,508 | 63,916 | 26,592 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,406 | 31,211 | 11,195 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,323 | 8,486 | 2,837 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 735 | 591 | 144 |
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.