Bhavnagar Taluka - Gujarat
Bhavnagar is an administrative taluka in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhavnagar is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhavnagar Terminus, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 8.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 2,293 km², including 2,187.26 km² rural area and 105.96 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 920 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhavnagar Taluka
Bhavnagar Taluka has a total of 63 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhelai | Rural | Adhelai |
| 2 | Adhewada | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Akwada | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Alapar | Rural | Alapar |
| 5 | Bhadbhadiya | Rural | Bhadbhidiya |
| 6 | Bhadbhid | Rural | Bhadbhid |
| 7 | Bhadi | Rural | Bhadi |
| 8 | Bhandariya | Rural | Bhandariya |
| 9 | Bhojpura | Rural | Bhojpara |
| 10 | Bhumbhali | Rural | Bhumbhali |
| 11 | Bhuteshwar | Rural | Bhuteshwar |
| 12 | Budhel | Rural | Budhel |
| 13 | Chitra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Devaliya | Rural | Devaliya |
| 15 | Fariyadka | Rural | Fariyadka |
| 16 | Fulsar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 17 | Ganeshgadh | Rural | Ganeshgadh |
| 18 | Gundala | Rural | Adhelai |
| 19 | Gundi | Rural | Gundi |
| 20 | Hathab | Rural | Hathab |
| 21 | Jashavantpar | Rural | Jashavantpar |
| 22 | Juna Madhiya | Rural | Nava Madhiya |
| 23 | Juna Ratanpar | Rural | Juna Ratanpar |
| 24 | Kalatalav | Rural | Kala Talao |
| 25 | Kamlej | Rural | Kamlej |
| 26 | Kanatalav | Rural | Kana Talao |
| 27 | Kardej | Rural | Navagam |
| 28 | Khadsaliya | Rural | Khadsaliya |
| 29 | Khetakhatli | Rural | Narbad |
| 30 | Kobdi | Rural | Kobdi |
| 31 | Koliyak | Rural | Koliyak |
| 32 | Kotda | Rural | Kotda |
| 33 | Lakhanka | Rural | Lakhanka |
| 34 | Malanka (Ct) | Rural | Malanka |
| 35 | Mithapar | Rural | Mithapar |
| 36 | Nagdhaniba | Rural | Nagdhaniba |
| 37 | Narbad | Rural | Narbad |
| 38 | Nari (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 39 | Nava Madhiya | Rural | Nava Madhiya |
| 40 | Nava Ratanpar | Rural | Nava Ratanpar |
| 41 | Paliyad | Rural | Paliyad |
| 42 | Pithalpar | Rural | Pithalpar |
| 43 | Rajgadh | Rural | Rajgadh |
| 44 | Rampar | Rural | Rampar |
| 45 | Ruva (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 46 | Sanes | Rural | Sanes |
| 47 | Sartanpar | Rural | Sartanpar |
| 48 | Savaikot | Rural | Savainagar |
| 49 | Savainagar | Rural | Savainagar |
| 50 | Shampara(Khodiyar) | Rural | Shampara |
| 51 | Shampara(Sidsar) | Rural | Shampara(Sidsar) |
| 52 | Shedhavadar | Rural | Shedhavadar |
| 53 | Sidsar (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 54 | Sodvadra | Rural | Sodvadra |
| 55 | Surka | Rural | Surka |
| 56 | Tarsimiya (Part) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 57 | Thalsar | Rural | Thalsar |
| 58 | Thordi | Rural | Thordi |
| 59 | Undavi | Rural | Undvi |
| 60 | Vadava | Urban | Not applicable |
| 61 | Vartej (Ct) | Rural | Vartej |
| 62 | Vavdi | Rural | Vavdi |
| 63 | Velavadar | Rural | Velavadar |
Population of Bhavnagar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Bhavnagar Taluka has a total population of 7,87,319 people, consisting of 4,09,978 males and 3,77,341 females. There are 1,58,301 households in the taluka with an average population density of 343 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,87,319 | 1,44,056 | 6,43,263 |
| Male Population | 4,09,978 | 75,130 | 3,34,848 |
| Female Population | 3,77,341 | 68,926 | 3,08,415 |
| Total Households | 1,58,301 | 25,303 | 1,32,998 |
| Population Density | 343 / km² | 66 / km² | 6,071 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 5,74,185 literate people and 93,191 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 43,412 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,717 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 93,191 | 21,210 | 71,981 |
| Literate Population | 5,74,185 | 91,183 | 4,83,002 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,13,134 | 52,873 | 1,60,261 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 43,412 | 4,307 | 39,105 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,717 | 721 | 3,996 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.