Tarapur
Tarapur is a Town and Taluka in Anand 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 information the sub-district code of Tarapur Block (CD) is 03861. Total area of tarapur taluka is 335 km². Tarapur taluka has a population of 88,522 peoples. Tarapur taluka has a population density of 264 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 16,768 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 70.72% population of tarapur taluka is literate, out of which 77.45% males and 63.43% females are literate.
List of Villages in Tarapur Taluka
Tarapur Taluka has a total of 42 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 Tarapur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adruj | Adruj | Sojitra (22 km) |
| 2 | Amaliyara | Amaliyara | Sojitra (23 km) |
| 3 | Bhanderaj | Bhanderaj | Sojitra (24 km) |
| 4 | Budhej | Budhej | Sojitra (22 km) |
| 5 | Changada | Changada | Sojitra (27 km) |
| 6 | Chikhaliya | Chikhaliya | Sojitra (23 km) |
| 7 | Chitarwada | Chitarwada | Khambhat (30 km) |
| 8 | Dugari | Dugari | Sojitra (37 km) |
| 9 | Fatepura | Fatepura | Sojitra (37 km) |
| 10 | Galiyana | Galiyana | Sojitra (38 km) |
| 11 | Gorad | Gorad | Sojitra (29 km) |
| 12 | Indranaj | Indranaj | Sojitra (28 km) |
| 13 | Isanpur | Indranaj | Sojitra (26 km) |
| 14 | Isarwada | Isarwada | Sojitra (18 km) |
| 15 | Jafarganj | Jafarganj | Sojitra (47 km) |
| 16 | Jafrabad | Padra | Khambhat (22 km) |
| 17 | Jalla | Jalla | Sojitra (21 km) |
| 18 | Jichka | Jichka | Sojitra (23 km) |
| 19 | Kanavada | Kanavada | Sojitra (34 km) |
| 20 | Kasbara | Kasbara | Sojitra (32 km) |
| 21 | Khada | Khada | Sojitra (30 km) |
| 22 | Khakhsar | Khakhsar | Sojitra (34 km) |
| 23 | Khanpur | Khanpur | Sojitra (31 km) |
| 24 | Mahiyari | Mahiyari | Sojitra (25 km) |
| 25 | Malpur | Adruj | Sojitra (21 km) |
| 26 | Mil Rampura | Mil Rampura | Sojitra (30 km) |
| 27 | Mobha | Mobha | Sojitra (22 km) |
| 28 | Moraj | Moraj | Sojitra (18 km) |
| 29 | Mota Kalodra | Mota Kalodra | Sojitra (44 km) |
| 30 | Nabhoi | Nabhoi | Sojitra (33 km) |
| 31 | Pachegam | Pachegam | Sojitra (42 km) |
| 32 | Padra | Padra | Khambhat (28 km) |
| 33 | Rel | Rel | Sojitra (29 km) |
| 34 | Rinza | Rinza | Sojitra (34 km) |
| 35 | Sath | Sath | Khambhat (14 km) |
| 36 | Tarapur | Tarapur | Sojitra (33 km) |
| 37 | Tol | Tol | Sojitra (20 km) |
| 38 | Untwada | Untwada | Sojitra (20 km) |
| 39 | Valandapura | Valandapura | Sojitra (30 km) |
| 40 | Valli | Valli | Sojitra (29 km) |
| 41 | Vank Talav | Changada | Sojitra (26 km) |
| 42 | Varsada | Varsada | Sojitra (33 km) |
Population of Tarapur Taluka
The population profile of Tarapur 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 Tarapur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88,522 | 88,522 | N/A |
| Male Population | 46,032 | 46,032 | N/A |
| Female Population | 42,490 | 42,490 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,705 | 11,705 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,259 | 6,259 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,446 | 5,446 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 62,605 | 62,605 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 35,654 | 35,654 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 26,951 | 26,951 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 25,917 | 25,917 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,378 | 10,378 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,539 | 15,539 | N/A |
| Total Households | 16,768 | 16,768 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tarapur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 9,584 | 9,584 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 5,013 | 5,013 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 4,571 | 4,571 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 439 | 439 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 234 | 234 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 205 | 205 | N/A |
| Population Density | 264 / km² | 264 / km² | N/A |