Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar is a Town and Taluka in Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar Block (CD) is 03854. Total area of bhavnagar taluka is 2,293 km² including 2,187.26 km² rural area and 105.96 km² urban area. Bhavnagar taluka has a population of 7,87,319 peoples, out of which urban population is 6,43,263 while rural population is 1,44,056. Bhavnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 920 females for every 1,000 males. Bhavnagar taluka has a population density of 343.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,58,301 houses in the sub-district, including 1,32,998 urban houses and 25,303 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 72.93% population of bhavnagar taluka is literate, out of which 78.17% males and 67.23% females are literate.
List of Villages in Bhavnagar Taluka
Bhavnagar Taluka has a total of 60 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 Bhavnagar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adhelai | Adhelai | Vartej (20 km) |
2 | Adhewada | Adhewada | Bhavnagar (2 km) |
3 | Akwada | Akwada | Bhavnagar (7 km) |
4 | Alapar | Alapar | Bhavnagar (30 km) |
5 | Bhadbhediya | Bhadbhidiya | Bhavnagar (27 km) |
6 | Bhadbhid | Bhadbhid | Vartej (28 km) |
7 | Bhadi | Bhadi | Bhavnagar (18 km) |
8 | Bhandariya | Bhandariya | Bhavnagar (20 km) |
9 | Bhojpura | Bhojpara | Sihor (10 km) |
10 | Bhumbhali | Bhumbhali | Bhavnagar (16 km) |
11 | Bhuteshwar | Bhuteshwar | Bhavnagar (15 km) |
12 | Budhel | Budhel | Bhavnagar (10 km) |
13 | Devaliya | Devaliya | Sihor (15 km) |
14 | Fariyadka | Fariyadka | Bhavnagar (13 km) |
15 | Ganeshgadh | Ganeshgadh | Bhavnagar (30 km) |
16 | Gundala | Adhelai | Bhavnagar (36 km) |
17 | Gundi | Gundi | Bhavnagar (21 km) |
18 | Hathab | Hathab | Bhavnagar (24 km) |
19 | Jashavantpar | Jashavantpar | Vartej (10 km) |
20 | Juna Madhiya | Nava Madhiya | Bhavnagar (24 km) |
21 | Juna Ratanpar | Juna Ratanpar | Bhavnagar (16 km) |
22 | Kalatalav | Kala Talao | Bhavnagar (5 km) |
23 | Kamlej | Kamlej | Bhavnagar (12 km) |
24 | Kanatalav | Kana Talao | Dhandhuka (38 km) |
25 | Kardej | Kardej | Bhavnagar (14 km) |
26 | Khadsaliya | Khadsaliya | Bhavnagar (29 km) |
27 | Khetakhatli | Narbad | Bhavnagar (15 km) |
28 | Kobdi | Kobdi | Bhavnagar (16 km) |
29 | Koliyak | Koliyak | Bhavnagar (23 km) |
30 | Kotda | Kotda | Bhavnagar (45 km) |
31 | Lakhanka | Lakhanka | Bhavnagar (36 km) |
32 | Malanka | Malanka | Bhavnagar |
33 | Mithapar | Mithapar | Dhandhuka (40 km) |
34 | Nagdhaniba | Nagdhaniba | Bhavnagar (20 km) |
35 | Narbad | Narbad | Bhavnagar (10 km) |
36 | Nari | Nari | Bhavnagar |
37 | Nava Madhiya | Nava Madhiya | Bhavnagar (16 km) |
38 | Nava Ratanpar | Nava Ratanpar | Bhavnagar (20 km) |
39 | Paliyad | Paliyad | Sihor (13 km) |
40 | Pithalpar | Pithalpar | Bhavnagar (21 km) |
41 | Rajgadh | Rajgadh | Dhandhuka (35 km) |
42 | Rampar | Rampar | Bhavnagar (18 km) |
43 | Ruva | Ruva Part | Bhavnagar (2 km) |
44 | Sanes | Sanes | Bhavnagar (20 km) |
45 | Sartanpar | Sartanpar | Bhavnagar (18 km) |
46 | Savaikot | Savainagar | Vartej (20 km) |
47 | Savainagar | Savainagar | Bhavnagar (26 km) |
48 | Shampara | Shampara | Sihor (6 km) |
49 | Shampura | Shampara Sidsar | Bhavnagar (8 km) |
50 | Shedhavadar | Shedhavadar | Bhavnagar (13 km) |
51 | Sidsar | Sidsar | Bhavnagar |
52 | Sodvadra | Sodvadra | Bhavnagar (15 km) |
53 | Surka | Surka | Bhavnagar (16 km) |
54 | Tarsimiya | Tarsimiya | Bhavnagar (5 km) |
55 | Thalsar | Thalsar | Bhavnagar (36 km) |
56 | Thordi | Thordi | Bhavnagar (17 km) |
57 | Undevi | Undvi | Sihor (8 km) |
58 | Vartej | N/A | Bhavnagar |
59 | Vavdi | Vavdi | Bhavnagar (18 km) |
60 | Velavadar | Velavadar | Dhandhuka (44 km) |
Population of Bhavnagar Taluka
The population profile of Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 93,191 | 21,210 | 71,981 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,202 | 11,237 | 38,965 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,989 | 9,973 | 33,016 |
Literate Population | 5,74,185 | 91,183 | 4,83,002 |
Literate Male Population | 3,20,495 | 53,791 | 2,66,704 |
Literate Female Population | 2,53,690 | 37,392 | 2,16,298 |
Illiterate Population | 2,13,134 | 52,873 | 1,60,261 |
Illiterate Male Population | 89,483 | 21,339 | 68,144 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,23,651 | 31,534 | 92,117 |
Total Households | 1,58,301 | 25,303 | 1,32,998 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bhavnagar 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 |
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Total SC Population | 43,412 | 4,307 | 39,105 |
SC Male Population | 22,493 | 2,276 | 20,217 |
SC Female Population | 20,919 | 2,031 | 18,888 |
Total ST Population | 4,717 | 721 | 3,996 |
ST Male Population | 2,428 | 395 | 2,033 |
ST Female Population | 2,289 | 326 | 1,963 |
Population Density | 343 / km² | 66 / km² | 6,071 / km² |