Tarapur Taluka - Anand District, Gujarat
Tarapur 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. Tarapur is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Godhaneshwar, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 335 km², including 335.32 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 923 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tarapur Taluka
Tarapur Taluka has a total of 42 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 | Adruj | Rural | Adruj |
| 2 | Amaliyara | Rural | Amaliyara |
| 3 | Bhanderaj | Rural | Bhanderaj |
| 4 | Budhej | Rural | Budhej |
| 5 | Changada | Rural | Changada |
| 6 | Chikhaliya | Rural | Chikhaliya |
| 7 | Chitarwada | Rural | Chitarwada |
| 8 | Dugari | Rural | Dugari |
| 9 | Fatepura | Rural | Fatepura |
| 10 | Galiyana | Rural | Galiyana |
| 11 | Gorad | Rural | Gorad |
| 12 | Indranaj | Rural | Indranaj |
| 13 | Isanpur | Rural | Indranaj |
| 14 | Isarwada | Rural | Isarwada |
| 15 | Jafarganj | Rural | Jafarganj |
| 16 | Jafrabad | Rural | Padra |
| 17 | Jalla | Rural | Jalla |
| 18 | Jichka | Rural | Jichka |
| 19 | Kanavada | Rural | Kanavada |
| 20 | Kasbara | Rural | Kasbara |
| 21 | Khada | Rural | Khada |
| 22 | Khakhsar | Rural | Khakhsar |
| 23 | Khanpur | Rural | Khanpur |
| 24 | Mahiyari | Rural | Mahiyari |
| 25 | Malpur | Rural | Adruj |
| 26 | Mil Rampura | Rural | MIL Rampura |
| 27 | Mobha | Rural | Mobha |
| 28 | Moraj | Rural | Moraj |
| 29 | Mota Kalodra | Rural | Mota Kalodra |
| 30 | Nabhoi | Rural | Nabhoi |
| 31 | Pachegam | Rural | Pachegam |
| 32 | Padra | Rural | Padra |
| 33 | Rel | Rural | Rel |
| 34 | Rinza | Rural | Rinza |
| 35 | Sath | Rural | Sath |
| 36 | Tarapur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 37 | Tol | Rural | Tol |
| 38 | Untwada | Rural | Untwada |
| 39 | Valandapura | Rural | Valandapura |
| 40 | Valli | Rural | Valli |
| 41 | Vank Talav | Rural | Changada |
| 42 | Varsada | Rural | Varsada |
Population of Tarapur Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Tarapur Taluka has a total population of 88,522 people, consisting of 46,032 males and 42,490 females. There are 16,768 households in the taluka with an average population density of 264 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88,522 | 88,522 | 0 |
| Male Population | 46,032 | 46,032 | 0 |
| Female Population | 42,490 | 42,490 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,768 | 16,768 | 0 |
| Population Density | 264 / km² | 264 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 62,605 literate people and 11,705 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 9,584 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 439 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) | 11,705 | 11,705 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 62,605 | 62,605 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 25,917 | 25,917 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 9,584 | 9,584 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 439 | 439 | 0 |
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.