Bhabhar
Bhabhar 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 information the sub-district code of Bhabhar Block (CD) is 03742. Total area of bhabhar taluka is 450 km² including 423.32 km² rural area and 26.41 km² urban area. Bhabhar taluka has a population of 1,23,152 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,894 while rural population is 1,01,258. Bhabhar has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. Bhabhar taluka has a population density of 273.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 21,527 houses in the sub-district, including 4,295 urban houses and 17,232 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 49.03% population of bhabhar taluka is literate, out of which 60.43% males and 36.74% females are literate.
List of Villages in Bhabhar Taluka
Bhabhar Taluka has a total of 51 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 Bhabhar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abala | Abala | Bhabhar (5 km) |
| 2 | Abasana | Abasana | Bhabhar (6 km) |
| 3 | Asana | Asana | Bhabhar (15 km) |
| 4 | Balodhan | Balodhan | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 5 | Barvala | Bhodaliya | Bhabhar (11 km) |
| 6 | Beda | Beda | Bhabhar (4 km) |
| 7 | Bhem Bordi | Bhem Bordi | Bhabhar (6 km) |
| 8 | Bhodaliya | Bhodaliya | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 9 | Buretha | Buretha | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 10 | Chachasana | Chachasana | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 11 | Chaladara | Chaladara | Bhabhar (13 km) |
| 12 | Chatara | Chatara | Bhabhar (14 km) |
| 13 | Chembuva | Chembuva | Bhabhar (8 km) |
| 14 | Chichodara | Chichodara | Bhabhar (13 km) |
| 15 | Devkapdi | Devkapdi | Bhabhar (20 km) |
| 16 | Dhenkwadi | Vadpag | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 17 | Gangun | Gangun | Bhabhar (5 km) |
| 18 | Gosan | Gosan | Bhabhar (15 km) |
| 19 | Harkudiya | Harkudiya | Bhabhar (15 km) |
| 20 | Indarva Juna | Indarva Juna | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 21 | Indarva Nava | Indarva Nava | Bhabhar (11 km) |
| 22 | Jasanwada | Jasanwada | Bhabhar (7 km) |
| 23 | Jorvada | Jorvada | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 24 | Kaprupur | Kaprupur | Bhabhar (3 km) |
| 25 | Karela | Karela | Bhabhar (2 km) |
| 26 | Khadosan | Jasanwada | Bhabhar (4 km) |
| 27 | Khara | Khara | Bhabhar (5 km) |
| 28 | Khari Paldi | Khari Paldi | Bhabhar (18 km) |
| 29 | Kuvala | Kuvala | Bhabhar (8 km) |
| 30 | Lunsela | Harkudiya | Bhabhar (12 km) |
| 31 | Manpura Bhabhar | Gangun | Bhabhar (6 km) |
| 32 | Mera | Mera | Bhabhar (22 km) |
| 33 | Mespura | Chatara | Bhabhar (13 km) |
| 34 | Mitha | Mitha | Bhabhar (8 km) |
| 35 | Moti Sari | Kaprupur | Bhabhar (2 km) |
| 36 | Nesda | Nesda | Bhabhar (3 km) |
| 37 | Radakiya | Harkudiya | Bhabhar (12 km) |
| 38 | Roita | Gosan | Bhabhar (16 km) |
| 39 | Runi | Runi | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 40 | Sanesda | Sanesda | Tharad (19 km) |
| 41 | Sanva | Sanva La | Bhabhar (6 km) |
| 42 | Suthar Nesdi | Suthar Nesdi | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 43 | Tanvad | Tanvad | Bhabhar (7 km) |
| 44 | Tetarva | Tetarva | Bhabhar (10 km) |
| 45 | Ujjanwada | Ujjanwada | Bhabhar (8 km) |
| 46 | Undai | Undai | Bhabhar (5 km) |
| 47 | Vadana | Vadana A | Bhabhar (2 km) |
| 48 | Vadpag | Vadpag | Bhabhar (8 km) |
| 49 | Vajapur Juna | Vajapur Juna | Bhabhar (18 km) |
| 50 | Vajapur Nava | Vajapur Nava | Bhabhar (19 km) |
| 51 | Vavdi | Gangun | Bhabhar (7 km) |
Population of Bhabhar Taluka
The population profile of Bhabhar 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 Bhabhar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,23,152 | 1,01,258 | 21,894 |
| Male Population | 63,892 | 52,617 | 11,275 |
| Female Population | 59,260 | 48,641 | 10,619 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,149 | 17,705 | 3,444 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,132 | 9,319 | 1,813 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,017 | 8,386 | 1,631 |
| Literate Population | 60,384 | 46,881 | 13,503 |
| Literate Male Population | 38,613 | 30,531 | 8,082 |
| Literate Female Population | 21,771 | 16,350 | 5,421 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,768 | 54,377 | 8,391 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,279 | 22,086 | 3,193 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,489 | 32,291 | 5,198 |
| Total Households | 21,527 | 17,232 | 4,295 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bhabhar 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 | 7,705 | 6,266 | 1,439 |
| SC Male Population | 4,025 | 3,265 | 760 |
| SC Female Population | 3,680 | 3,001 | 679 |
| Total ST Population | 178 | 96 | 82 |
| ST Male Population | 93 | 47 | 46 |
| ST Female Population | 85 | 49 | 36 |
| Population Density | 274 / km² | 239 / km² | 829 / km² |