Jhagadia

Jhagadia is a Town and Taluka in Bharuch 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 Jhagadia Block (CD) is 03917. The total area of Jhagadia Taluka is 809 km². Jhagadia has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jhagadia Taluka

Jhagadia Taluka has a total of 164 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 Jhagadia Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Jhagadia Taluka

The population profile of Jhagadia 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 Jhagadia Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,85,337 people. Includes nearly 95,085 males and 90,252 females. Rural population is about 1,85,337 people.
• There are around 22,430 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 11,509 boys and 10,921 girls.
• Literate population is about 1,21,628 people. Non-literate population is around 63,709 people.
• There are nearly 39,766 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jhagadia 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jhagadia Taluka is approximately 3,881 people, including 1,969 males and 1,912 females. Around 3,881 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jhagadia Taluka is about 1,27,290 people, including 65,130 males and 62,160 females. Around 1,27,290 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 229 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 229 people per sq. km.