Sojitra Taluka - Anand District, Gujarat
Sojitra 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. Sojitra is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhatiel, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 169 km², including 154.50 km² rural area and 14.34 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sojitra Taluka
Sojitra Taluka has a total of 22 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 | Balinta | Rural | Balinta |
| 2 | Bantwa | Rural | Bantwa |
| 3 | Bhadkad | Rural | Bhadkad |
| 4 | Dabhou | Rural | Dabhou (Virsadpura) |
| 5 | Dali | Rural | Dali |
| 6 | Deva Talpad | Rural | Deva Talpad |
| 7 | Devataj | Rural | Devataj |
| 8 | Gada | Rural | Gada |
| 9 | Isnav | Rural | Isnav |
| 10 | Kasor | Rural | Kasor |
| 11 | Khansol | Rural | Khansol |
| 12 | Kothavi | Rural | Kothavi |
| 13 | Limbali | Rural | Limbali |
| 14 | Magharol | Rural | Magharol |
| 15 | Malataj | Rural | Malataj |
| 16 | Meghalpur | Rural | Meghalpur |
| 17 | Palol | Rural | Palol |
| 18 | Piplav | Rural | Piplav |
| 19 | Runaj | Rural | Runaj |
| 20 | Sojitra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 21 | Trambovad | Rural | Trambovad |
| 22 | Virol (Sojitra) | Rural | Virol (Sojitra) |
Population of Sojitra Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Sojitra Taluka has a total population of 1,06,526 people, consisting of 55,592 males and 50,934 females. There are 22,021 households in the taluka with an average population density of 631 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,06,526 | 89,813 | 16,713 |
| Male Population | 55,592 | 46,728 | 8,864 |
| Female Population | 50,934 | 43,085 | 7,849 |
| Total Households | 22,021 | 18,601 | 3,420 |
| Population Density | 631 / km² | 581 / km² | 1,165 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 79,504 literate people and 13,333 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,539 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 643 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) | 13,333 | 11,510 | 1,823 |
| Literate Population | 79,504 | 66,539 | 12,965 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,022 | 23,274 | 3,748 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,539 | 4,790 | 749 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 643 | 558 | 85 |
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.