Botad Taluka - Gujarat
Botad is an administrative taluka in the Botad district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Botad is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Botad Jn, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 57.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 794 km², including 783.71 km² rural area and 10.36 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Botad Taluka
Botad Taluka has a total of 52 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 | Babarkot | Rural | Babarkot |
| 2 | Bhadravadi | Rural | Bhadravadi |
| 3 | Bhambhan | Rural | Bhambhan |
| 4 | Bodi | Rural | Bodi |
| 5 | Chakampar | Rural | Chakampar |
| 6 | Dhankaniya | Rural | Dhankaniya |
| 7 | Dhinkwali | Rural | Dhinkwali |
| 8 | Gadhadiya | Rural | Gadhadiya |
| 9 | Hadadad | Rural | Hadadad |
| 10 | Jotingada | Rural | Jotingada |
| 11 | Kaniyad | Rural | Kaniyad |
| 12 | Kariyani | Rural | Kariyani |
| 13 | Keriya No.1 | Rural | Keriya No.1 |
| 14 | Keriya No.2 | Rural | Keriya No.2 |
| 15 | Khakhoi | Rural | Khakhoi |
| 16 | Kumbhara | Rural | Kumbhara |
| 17 | Lakheni | Rural | Lakheni |
| 18 | Lathidad | Rural | Lathidad |
| 19 | Limboda | Rural | Limboda |
| 20 | Mota Chhaida | Rural | Nana Chhaida |
| 21 | Mota Paliyad | Rural | Paliyad |
| 22 | Moti Virva | Rural | Moti Virva |
| 23 | Nagalpar | Rural | Nagalpar |
| 24 | Nana Bhadla | Rural | Krushnanagar |
| 25 | Nana Chhaida | Rural | Nana Chhaida |
| 26 | Nana Paliyad | Rural | Nana Paliyad |
| 27 | Nani Virva | Rural | Nani Virva |
| 28 | Pati | Rural | Pati |
| 29 | Pipaliya | Rural | Pipaliya |
| 30 | Piparadi | Rural | Piparadi |
| 31 | Rajpara | Rural | Rajpara |
| 32 | Rangpar | Rural | Rangpar |
| 33 | Ratanpar | Rural | Ratanpar |
| 34 | Ratanvav | Rural | Ratanvav |
| 35 | Rohishala | Rural | Rohishala |
| 36 | Sajeli | Rural | Vajeli |
| 37 | Salaiya | Rural | Salaiya |
| 38 | Samadhiyala No.1 | Rural | Samadhiyala No.1 |
| 39 | Samadhiyala No.2 | Rural | Samadhiyala No.2 |
| 40 | Sangavadar | Rural | Sangavadar |
| 41 | Sankardi | Rural | Sankaradi |
| 42 | Sarva | Rural | Sarva |
| 43 | Sarvai | Rural | Sarvai |
| 44 | Sherthali | Rural | Sherthali |
| 45 | Shirvaniya | Rural | Shirvaniya |
| 46 | Tajpar | Rural | Tajpar |
| 47 | Targhara | Rural | Targhara |
| 48 | Turkha | Rural | Turkha |
| 49 | Vajeli | Rural | Vajeli |
| 50 | Zamrala | Rural | Zamrala |
| 51 | Zariya | Rural | Zariya |
| 52 | Zinzavadar | Rural | Zinzavadar |
Population of Botad Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Botad Taluka has a total population of 2,86,618 people, consisting of 1,47,749 males and 1,38,869 females. There are 53,495 households in the taluka with an average population density of 361 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,86,618 | 1,56,291 | 1,30,327 |
| Male Population | 1,47,749 | 80,074 | 67,675 |
| Female Population | 1,38,869 | 76,217 | 62,652 |
| Total Households | 53,495 | 28,285 | 25,210 |
| Population Density | 361 / km² | 199 / km² | 12,580 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,86,798 literate people and 40,130 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,632 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 632 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) | 40,130 | 22,928 | 17,202 |
| Literate Population | 1,86,798 | 94,046 | 92,752 |
| Illiterate Population | 99,820 | 62,245 | 37,575 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,632 | 11,722 | 6,910 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 632 | 301 | 331 |
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.