Khambhat Taluka - Anand District, Gujarat
Khambhat 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. Khambhat is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kathana, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,111 km², including 1,030.52 km² rural area and 80.77 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khambhat Taluka
Khambhat Taluka has a total of 61 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 | Akhol | Rural | Akhol |
| 2 | Bamanva | Rural | Bamanva |
| 3 | Bhat Talavadi | Rural | Navagam Vanta |
| 4 | Bhimtalav | Rural | Bhimtalav |
| 5 | Bhuvel | Rural | Bhuvel |
| 6 | Chhatardi | Rural | Popatvav-Chhatardi |
| 7 | Daheda | Rural | Daheda |
| 8 | Dhuvaran | Rural | Dhuvaran |
| 9 | Finav | Rural | Finav |
| 10 | Golana | Rural | Golana |
| 11 | Gudel | Rural | Gudel |
| 12 | Haripura | Rural | Haripura |
| 13 | Hariyan | Rural | Hariyan |
| 14 | Hasanpura | Rural | Tamsa-Hasanpura |
| 15 | Jahaj | Rural | Jahaj |
| 16 | Jalsan | Rural | Jalsan |
| 17 | Jalundh | Rural | Jalundh |
| 18 | Jhalapur | Rural | Sokhada-Paladi |
| 19 | Jinaj | Rural | Laxmipura |
| 20 | Kalamsar | Rural | Kalamsar |
| 21 | Kali Talavadi | Rural | Kali Talavadi |
| 22 | Kanisa | Rural | Kanisa |
| 23 | Kansari (Og) | Rural | Kasari |
| 24 | Kanzat | Rural | Kanzat |
| 25 | Khadodhi | Rural | Khadodhi |
| 26 | Khambhat | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Khatnal | Rural | Khatnal |
| 28 | Kodva | Rural | Motipura-Kodva |
| 29 | Lunej | Rural | Lunej |
| 30 | Malasoni | Rural | Malasoni |
| 31 | Malu | Rural | Malu |
| 32 | Metpur (Og) | Rural | Metpur |
| 33 | Mitli | Rural | Mitli |
| 34 | Motipura | Rural | Motipura-Kodva |
| 35 | Nagra | Rural | Nagra |
| 36 | Nana Kalodra | Rural | Nana Kalodra |
| 37 | Nandeli | Rural | Nandeli |
| 38 | Navagam Bara | Rural | Navagam Bara |
| 39 | Navagam Vanta | Rural | Navagam Vanta |
| 40 | Neja | Rural | Neja |
| 41 | Paldi | Rural | Sokhada-Paladi |
| 42 | Pandad | Rural | Pandad |
| 43 | Piploi | Rural | Piploi |
| 44 | Popatvav | Rural | Popatvav-Chhatardi |
| 45 | Rajpur | Rural | Ralaj-Rajpura |
| 46 | Ralaj | Rural | Ralaj-Rajpura |
| 47 | Rangpur | Rural | Rangpur |
| 48 | Rohni | Rural | Rohni |
| 49 | Sayama | Rural | Sayama |
| 50 | Shakarpur (Og) | Rural | Sakerpura |
| 51 | Sokhada | Rural | Sokhada-Paladi |
| 52 | Tamsa | Rural | Tamsa-Hasanpura |
| 53 | Tarakpur | Rural | Tarakpur |
| 54 | Timba | Rural | Timba |
| 55 | Undel | Rural | Undel |
| 56 | Vadgam | Rural | Vadgam |
| 57 | Vadola | Rural | Vadola |
| 58 | Vainaj | Rural | Vainaj |
| 59 | Vasna | Rural | Vasna |
| 60 | Vatadra | Rural | Vatadra |
| 61 | Vatra | Rural | Vatra |
Population of Khambhat Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Khambhat Taluka has a total population of 2,85,679 people, consisting of 1,48,403 males and 1,37,276 females. There are 56,867 households in the taluka with an average population density of 257 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,85,679 | 1,86,515 | 99,164 |
| Male Population | 1,48,403 | 97,225 | 51,178 |
| Female Population | 1,37,276 | 89,290 | 47,986 |
| Total Households | 56,867 | 37,102 | 19,765 |
| Population Density | 257 / km² | 181 / km² | 1,228 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,05,040 literate people and 34,582 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 19,905 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,432 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) | 34,582 | 24,234 | 10,348 |
| Literate Population | 2,05,040 | 1,26,985 | 78,055 |
| Illiterate Population | 80,639 | 59,530 | 21,109 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 19,905 | 12,838 | 7,067 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,432 | 860 | 1,572 |
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.