Amirgadh
Amirgadh is a Town and Taluka in Banas Kantha 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 Amirgadh Block (CD) is 03736. The total area of Amirgadh Taluka is 690 km². Amirgadh has a sex ratio of approximately 972 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Amirgadh Taluka
Amirgadh Taluka has a total of 68 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 Amirgadh Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajapur Mota | Surela | Palanpur (28 km) |
| 2 | Ajapur Vanka | Rampura Vadla | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 3 | Ambapani | Zanzarvav | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 4 | Amirgadh | Amirgadh | Abu Road (20 km) |
| 5 | Awal | Awal | Abu Road (17 km) |
| 6 | Awala | Deri | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 7 | Balundra | Balundra | Palanpur (28 km) |
| 8 | Bantawada | Jethi | Palanpur (20 km) |
| 9 | Bhamariya | Surela | Palanpur (32 km) |
| 10 | Bhayla | Kanpura | Palanpur (42 km) |
| 11 | Chikanvas | Virampur | Palanpur (31 km) |
| 12 | Dabhchatra | Kanpura | Palanpur (40 km) |
| 13 | Dabhela | Dabhela | Abu Road (21 km) |
| 14 | Dabheli | Khemarajiya | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 15 | Deri | Deri | Palanpur (26 km) |
| 16 | Dhanpura | Dhanpura Dholiya | Palanpur (28 km) |
| 17 | Dholia | Dholia | Palanpur (30 km) |
| 18 | Dungarpura | Amirgadh | Palanpur (36 km) |
| 19 | Gadhada | Gadhada | Abu Road (14 km) |
| 20 | Ganji | Ganji | Palanpur (41 km) |
| 21 | Gavara | Virampur | Palanpur (39 km) |
| 22 | Ghanghu | Dholia | Palanpur (33 km) |
| 23 | Ghanta | Balundra | Palanpur (32 km) |
| 24 | Ghoda | Ganji | Palanpur (41 km) |
| 25 | Iqbalgadh | Iqbalgadh | Palanpur (24 km) |
| 26 | Isvani | Kidotar | Palanpur (36 km) |
| 27 | Jethi | Jethi | Palanpur (22 km) |
| 28 | Jorapura | Kidotar | Palanpur (35 km) |
| 29 | Juni Roh | Juni Roh | Abu Road (19 km) |
| 30 | Juni Roh Sarotri | Iqbalgadh | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 31 | Kakwada | Kidotar | Palanpur (36 km) |
| 32 | Kali Mati | Dholia | Palanpur (30 km) |
| 33 | Kanpura | Bhayla | Palanpur (32 km) |
| 34 | Kansaravid | Rampura Vadla | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 35 | Kapasiya | Kapasiya | Palanpur (45 km) |
| 36 | Karaza | Karaza | Palanpur (22 km) |
| 37 | Karmadi | Khapa | Ambaji (15 km) |
| 38 | Kengora | Kanpura | Palanpur (47 km) |
| 39 | Khajuriya | Zanzarvav | Palanpur (35 km) |
| 40 | Khapa | Khapa | Abu Road (20 km) |
| 41 | Khapara | Bhayla | Palanpur (42 km) |
| 42 | Khara | Khara | Palanpur (40 km) |
| 43 | Khari | Rabariya | Abu Road (20 km) |
| 44 | Khemarajiya | Khemarajiya | Palanpur (26 km) |
| 45 | Khuniya | Khuniya | Palanpur (20 km) |
| 46 | Kidotar | Kidotar | Palanpur (32 km) |
| 47 | Laxmipura | Dholia | Palanpur (28 km) |
| 48 | Mandaliya | Zanzarvav | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 49 | Manpuriya | Manpuriya | Palanpur (38 km) |
| 50 | Nichlo Bandh | Khapa | Abu Road (17 km) |
| 51 | Pedcholi | Bhayla | Palanpur (39 km) |
| 52 | Rabaran | Zanzarvav | Palanpur (35 km) |
| 53 | Rabariya | Rabariya | Abu Road (18 km) |
| 54 | Rajpuriya | Jethi | Palanpur (18 km) |
| 55 | Rampura | Rampura Vadla | Palanpur (20 km) |
| 56 | Sarotra | Sarotra | Palanpur (32 km) |
| 57 | Savaniya | Rabariya | Abu Road (20 km) |
| 58 | Sonwadi | Sarotra | Palanpur (33 km) |
| 59 | Surela | Surela | Palanpur (30 km) |
| 60 | Tadholi | Virampur | Palanpur (27 km) |
| 61 | Umarkot | Jethi | Palanpur (24 km) |
| 62 | Uplo Bandh | Khapa | Abu Road (18 km) |
| 63 | Vagdadi | Rampura Vadla | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 64 | Vaghoriya | Manpuriya | Palanpur (42 km) |
| 65 | Vera | Balundra | Palanpur (32 km) |
| 66 | Virampur | Virampur | Palanpur (32 km) |
| 67 | Zaba | Gadhada | Abu Road (19 km) |
| 68 | Zanzarvav | Zanzarvav | Palanpur (20 km) |
Population of Amirgadh Taluka
The population profile of Amirgadh 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 Amirgadh 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 | 1,32,354 | 1,32,354 | N/A |
| Male Population | 67,100 | 67,100 | N/A |
| Female Population | 65,254 | 65,254 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,030 | 28,030 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,508 | 14,508 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,522 | 13,522 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 53,044 | 53,044 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 33,291 | 33,291 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 19,753 | 19,753 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 79,310 | 79,310 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 33,809 | 33,809 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 45,501 | 45,501 | N/A |
| Total Households | 22,118 | 22,118 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,32,354 people. Includes nearly 67,100 males and 65,254 females. Rural population is about 1,32,354 people.
- There are around 28,030 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,508 boys and 13,522 girls.
- Literate population is about 53,044 people. Non-literate population is around 79,310 people.
- There are nearly 22,118 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Amirgadh 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 | 3,545 | 3,545 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,858 | 1,858 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,687 | 1,687 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 77,462 | 77,462 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 38,700 | 38,700 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 38,762 | 38,762 | N/A |
| Population Density | 192 / km² | 192 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Amirgadh Taluka is approximately 3,545 people, including 1,858 males and 1,687 females. Around 3,545 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Amirgadh Taluka is about 77,462 people, including 38,700 males and 38,762 females. Around 77,462 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 192 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 192 people per sq. km.