Umreth
Umreth 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, the sub-district code of Umreth Block (CD) is 03863. The total area of Umreth Taluka is 234 km², which includes 213.61 km² of rural area and 20.20 km² of urban area. Umreth has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Umreth Taluka
Umreth Taluka has a total of 36 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 Umreth Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahima | Ahima | Umreth (14 km) |
| 2 | Ardi | Ardi | Umreth (10 km) |
| 3 | Ashipura | Ashipura | Umreth (8 km) |
| 4 | Badapura | Badapura | Umreth (14 km) |
| 5 | Bechari | Bechari | Umreth (5 km) |
| 6 | Bhalej | Bhalej | Umreth (11 km) |
| 7 | Bharoda | Bharoda | Umreth (11 km) |
| 8 | Bhatpura | Bhatpura | Umreth (4 km) |
| 9 | Dagjipura | Dagjipura | Umreth (8 km) |
| 10 | Dholi | Dholi | Anand (20 km) |
| 11 | Dhuleta | Dhuleta | Umreth (8 km) |
| 12 | Fatepura | Fatepura | Umreth (9 km) |
| 13 | Gangapura | Gangapura | Umreth (5 km) |
| 14 | Ghora | Ghora | Umreth (10 km) |
| 15 | Hamidpura | Hamidpura | Umreth (4 km) |
| 16 | Jakhala | Jakhala | Umreth (8 km) |
| 17 | Khankhanpur | Khankhanpur | Umreth (12 km) |
| 18 | Khankuva | Khankuva | Umreth (11 km) |
| 19 | Khorwad | Khorwad | Umreth (20 km) |
| 20 | Lingda | Lingda | Umreth (4 km) |
| 21 | Meghva Badapura | Meghva Badapura | Umreth (10 km) |
| 22 | Navapura | Navapura | Umreth (3 km) |
| 23 | Pansora | Pansora | Umreth (10 km) |
| 24 | Parvata | Parvata | Umreth (3 km) |
| 25 | Pratappura | Pratappura | Umreth (25 km) |
| 26 | Ratanpura | Ratanpura | Umreth (4 km) |
| 27 | Saiyadpura | Saiyadpura | Umreth (13 km) |
| 28 | Sardarpura | Sardarpura | Umreth (13 km) |
| 29 | Shili | Shili | Umreth (14 km) |
| 30 | Sundalpura | Sundalpura | Umreth (12 km) |
| 31 | Sureli | Sureli | Umreth (7 km) |
| 32 | Tarpura | Tarpura | Umreth (14 km) |
| 33 | Thamna | Thamna | Umreth (3 km) |
| 34 | Untkhari | Untkhari | Umreth (12 km) |
| 35 | Vansol | Vansol | Umreth (16 km) |
| 36 | Zala Bordi | Zala Bordi | Umreth (13 km) |
Population of Umreth Taluka
The population profile of Umreth 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 Umreth Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,88,029 | 1,54,267 | 33,762 |
| Male Population | 97,518 | 80,090 | 17,428 |
| Female Population | 90,511 | 74,177 | 16,334 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 23,484 | 19,758 | 3,726 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,477 | 10,540 | 1,937 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,007 | 9,218 | 1,789 |
| Literate Population | 1,35,137 | 1,09,804 | 25,333 |
| Literate Male Population | 77,931 | 63,801 | 14,130 |
| Literate Female Population | 57,206 | 46,003 | 11,203 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,892 | 44,463 | 8,429 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,587 | 16,289 | 3,298 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,305 | 28,174 | 5,131 |
| Total Households | 37,295 | 30,345 | 6,950 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Umreth Taluka is around 1,88,029 people. This includes 97,518 males and 90,511 females. Rural population is about 1,54,267 (80,090 males and 74,177 females), while urban population is nearly 33,762 (17,428 males and 16,334 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 23,484 of the population, with 12,477 boys and 11,007 girls. Rural areas have 19,758 children, and urban areas have about 3,726 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,35,137 literate people in Umreth Taluka, including 77,931 literate males and 57,206 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,09,804 individuals and urban literacy covers around 25,333 people.
- About 52,892 people in Umreth Taluka are not literate, including 19,587 males and 33,305 females. Rural areas include 44,463 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,429 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 37,295 households, with 30,345 in villages and 6,950 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Umreth Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 6,657 | 5,437 | 1,220 |
| SC Male Population | 3,527 | 2,877 | 650 |
| SC Female Population | 3,130 | 2,560 | 570 |
| Total ST Population | 2,279 | 1,551 | 728 |
| ST Male Population | 1,179 | 825 | 354 |
| ST Female Population | 1,100 | 726 | 374 |
| Population Density | 804 / km² | 722 / km² | 1,671 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Umreth Taluka is approximately 6,657 people, including 3,527 males and 3,130 females. Around 5,437 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,220 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Umreth Taluka is about 2,279 people, including 1,179 males and 1,100 females. Around 1,551 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 728 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 804 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 722 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,671 people per sq. km.