Anand Rural Taluka - Anand, Gujarat
Anand Rural is an administrative taluka in the Anand district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Anand Rural is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Vadod, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 446 km², including 317.31 km² rural area and 128.57 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Anand Rural Taluka
Anand Rural Taluka has a total of 44 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 | Adas | Rural | Adas |
| 2 | Ajarpura | Rural | Ajarpura |
| 3 | Anklavdi | Rural | Anklavdi |
| 4 | Bakrol | Urban | Not applicable |
| 5 | Bedva | Rural | Bedva |
| 6 | Boriavi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 7 | Chikhodra | Rural | Chikhodra |
| 8 | Gamdi (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Gana | Rural | Gana |
| 10 | Gopalpura | Rural | Gopalpura |
| 11 | Hadgood (Ct) | Rural | Hadgood |
| 12 | Jakhariya | Rural | Jakhariya |
| 13 | Jitodiya (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Jol | Rural | Jol |
| 15 | Karamsad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kasor | Rural | Kasor |
| 17 | Khambholaj | Rural | Khambholaj |
| 18 | Khandhali | Rural | Khandhali |
| 19 | Khanpur | Rural | Khanpur |
| 20 | Kherda | Rural | Kherda |
| 21 | Kunjrao | Rural | Kunjrao |
| 22 | Lambhvel | Urban | Not applicable |
| 23 | Meghva Gana | Rural | Meghva Gana |
| 24 | Mogar | Rural | Mogar |
| 25 | Mogri (Og) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 26 | Napad Talpad | Rural | Napad Talpad |
| 27 | Napad Vanto | Rural | Napad Vanto |
| 28 | Navli | Rural | Navli |
| 29 | Ode | Both | Khanebhipura |
| 30 | Rahtalav | Rural | Rahtalav |
| 31 | Rajupura | Rural | Rajupura |
| 32 | Ramnagar | Rural | Ramnagar |
| 33 | Rasnol | Rural | Rasnol |
| 34 | Samarkha | Rural | Samarkha |
| 35 | Sandesar | Rural | Sandesar |
| 36 | Sarsa | Rural | Sarsa |
| 37 | Sundan | Rural | Sundan |
| 38 | Tarnol | Rural | Tarnol |
| 39 | Vadod | Rural | Vadod |
| 40 | Vaghasi | Rural | Vaghasi |
| 41 | Vaherakhadi | Rural | Vaherakhadi |
| 42 | Valasan | Rural | Valasan |
| 43 | Vans Khiliya | Rural | Vans Khiliya |
| 44 | Vasad | Rural | Vasad |
Population of Anand Rural Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Anand Rural Taluka has a total population of 6,09,307 people, consisting of 3,15,720 males and 2,93,587 females. There are 1,26,832 households in the taluka with an average population density of 1,367 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,09,307 | 2,63,835 | 3,45,472 |
| Male Population | 3,15,720 | 1,37,018 | 1,78,702 |
| Female Population | 2,93,587 | 1,26,817 | 1,66,770 |
| Total Households | 1,26,832 | 54,532 | 72,300 |
| Population Density | 1,367 / km² | 831 / km² | 2,687 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 4,72,750 literate people and 69,306 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 25,161 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,176 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) | 69,306 | 31,688 | 37,618 |
| Literate Population | 4,72,750 | 1,98,887 | 2,73,863 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,36,557 | 64,948 | 71,609 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 25,161 | 11,451 | 13,710 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,176 | 3,699 | 11,477 |
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.