Dantiwada
Dantiwada 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 Dantiwada Block (CD) is 03735. The total area of Dantiwada Taluka is 454 km². Dantiwada has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dantiwada Taluka
Dantiwada Taluka has a total of 56 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 Dantiwada Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akoli | Akoli | Dhanera (42 km) |
| 2 | Arkhi | Arkhi | Dhanera (40 km) |
| 3 | Atal | Jegol | Palanpur (43 km) |
| 4 | Bhadali | Bhadali Zat | Dhanera (39 km) |
| 5 | Bhadli Kotha | Bhadli Kotha | Palanpur (33 km) |
| 6 | Bhakhar Moti | Bhakhar Moti | Deesa (7 km) |
| 7 | Bhakhar Nani | Bhakhar Nani | Deesa (8 km) |
| 8 | Bhakodar | Chodungri | Palanpur (24 km) |
| 9 | Bhandotra | Bhandotra | Dhanera (37 km) |
| 10 | Bhilachal | Bhilachal | Palanpur (45 km) |
| 11 | Bhilada | Bhilada | Dhanera (47 km) |
| 12 | Chodungri | Chodungri | Palanpur (22 km) |
| 13 | Dangiya | Dangiya | Palanpur (16 km) |
| 14 | Dantiwada | Dantiwada | Palanpur (27 km) |
| 15 | Deri | Bhilachal | Palanpur (48 km) |
| 16 | Dhaneri | Jegol | Palanpur (38 km) |
| 17 | Dhaniyawada | Dhaniyawada | Dhanera (32 km) |
| 18 | Fatepura | Velavas | Palanpur (34 km) |
| 19 | Gangudara | Odhava | Palanpur (40 km) |
| 20 | Ganguwada | Akoli | Dhanera (45 km) |
| 21 | Ganodara | Jegol | Palanpur (16 km) |
| 22 | Godh | Nandotra Thakorvas | Deesa (18 km) |
| 23 | Gundari | Gundari | Dhanera (40 km) |
| 24 | Hariyawada | Hariyawada | Palanpur (45 km) |
| 25 | Jegol | Jegol | Palanpur (40 km) |
| 26 | Jorapura | Nandotra Brahmanvas | Deesa (20 km) |
| 27 | Jorapura Bhadli | Bhadli Kotha | Palanpur (34 km) |
| 28 | Kotda | Jegol | Palanpur (12 km) |
| 29 | Lakhanasar | Lakhanasar | Deesa (30 km) |
| 30 | Lodpa | Nandotra Brahmanvas | Deesa (20 km) |
| 31 | Mahudi Moti | Mahudi Moti | Deesa (35 km) |
| 32 | Mahudi Nani | Lakhanasar | Deesa (40 km) |
| 33 | Malpuriya | Hariyawada | Palanpur (45 km) |
| 34 | Marwada | Velavas | Palanpur (20 km) |
| 35 | Nandotra | Nandotra Brahmanvas | Palanpur (30 km) |
| 36 | Nilpur | Nandotra Brahmanvas | Deesa (20 km) |
| 37 | Odhava | Odhava | Palanpur (40 km) |
| 38 | Panswal | Panswal | Deesa (3 km) |
| 39 | Panthawada | Panthawada | Dhanera (30 km) |
| 40 | Rajkot | Bhadali Zat | Dhanera (39 km) |
| 41 | Rampura | Panswal | Deesa (38 km) |
| 42 | Rampura Mahudi | Mahudi Moti | Deesa (40 km) |
| 43 | Ramsida | Ramsida Chhapra | Palanpur (15 km) |
| 44 | Ranol | Ranol | Palanpur (30 km) |
| 45 | Ratanpur | Velavas | Palanpur (37 km) |
| 46 | Santarwada | Panswal | Dhanera (38 km) |
| 47 | Satsan | Satsan | Dhanera (42 km) |
| 48 | Shergadh Odhava | Shergadh Odhava | Palanpur (40 km) |
| 49 | Sikariya | Nandotra Thakorvas | Palanpur (25 km) |
| 50 | Talenagar | Shergadh Odhava | Palanpur (40 km) |
| 51 | Vadvas | Nandotra Brahmanvas | Deesa (20 km) |
| 52 | Vaghrol | Vaghrol | Palanpur (22 km) |
| 53 | Vagor | Vagor | Dhanera (31 km) |
| 54 | Vavdhara | Bhilachal | Palanpur (50 km) |
| 55 | Velavas | Velavas | Palanpur (37 km) |
| 56 | Zat | Zat | Dhanera (31 km) |
Population of Dantiwada Taluka
The population profile of Dantiwada 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 Dantiwada 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 | 1,15,221 | 1,15,221 | N/A |
| Male Population | 59,846 | 59,846 | N/A |
| Female Population | 55,375 | 55,375 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,051 | 19,051 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,073 | 10,073 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,978 | 8,978 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 60,277 | 60,277 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 38,341 | 38,341 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 21,936 | 21,936 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 54,944 | 54,944 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 21,505 | 21,505 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 33,439 | 33,439 | N/A |
| Total Households | 20,852 | 20,852 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,15,221 people. Includes nearly 59,846 males and 55,375 females. Rural population is about 1,15,221 people.
- There are around 19,051 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 10,073 boys and 8,978 girls.
- Literate population is about 60,277 people. Non-literate population is around 54,944 people.
- There are nearly 20,852 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dantiwada 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 | 11,996 | 11,996 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 6,195 | 6,195 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5,801 | 5,801 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 5,966 | 5,966 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 3,137 | 3,137 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 2,829 | 2,829 | N/A |
| Population Density | 254 / km² | 254 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dantiwada Taluka is approximately 11,996 people, including 6,195 males and 5,801 females. Around 11,996 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dantiwada Taluka is about 5,966 people, including 3,137 males and 2,829 females. Around 5,966 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 254 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 254 people per sq. km.