Botad
Botad 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 Botad Block (CD) is 03850. Total area of botad taluka is 794 km² including 783.71 km² rural area and 10.36 km² urban area. Botad taluka has a population of 2,86,618 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,30,327 while rural population is 1,56,291. Botad has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Botad taluka has a population density of 360.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,495 houses in the sub-district, including 25,210 urban houses and 28,285 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.17% population of botad taluka is literate, out of which 72.58% males and 57.30% females are literate.
List of Villages in Botad Taluka
Botad Taluka has a total of 52 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 Botad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Babarkot | Babarkot | Botad (15 km) |
2 | Bhadla | Bhadla | Botad (23 km) |
3 | Bhadravadi | Bhadravadi | Botad (11 km) |
4 | Bhambhan | Bhambhan | Botad (9 km) |
5 | Bodi | Bodi | Botad (18 km) |
6 | Chakampar | Chakampar | Botad (30 km) |
7 | Dhankaniya | Dhankaniya | Botad (8 km) |
8 | Dhinkwali | Dhinkwali | Botad (9 km) |
9 | Gadhadiya | Gadhadiya | Botad (21 km) |
10 | Hadadad | Hadadad | Botad (5 km) |
11 | Jotingada | Jotingada | Botad (7 km) |
12 | Kaniyad | Kaniyad | Botad (12 km) |
13 | Kariyani | Kariyani | Botad (16 km) |
14 | Keriya No 1 | Keriya No 1 | Botad (17 km) |
15 | Keriya No 2 | Keriya No 2 | Botad (7 km) |
16 | Khakhoi | Khakhoi | Botad (13 km) |
17 | Kumbhara | Kumbhara | Botad (14 km) |
18 | Lakheni | Lakheni | Botad (22 km) |
19 | Lathidad | Lathidad | Botad (13 km) |
20 | Limboda | Limboda | Botad (27 km) |
21 | Mota Chhaida | Nana Chhaida | Botad (20 km) |
22 | Moti Virva | Moti Virva | Botad (23 km) |
23 | Nagalpar | Nagalpar | Botad (6 km) |
24 | Nana Chhaida | Nana Chhaida | Botad (21 km) |
25 | Nana Paliyad | Nana Paliyad | Botad (14 km) |
26 | Nani Virva | Nani Virva | Botad (19 km) |
27 | Paliyad | Paliyad | Botad (15 km) |
28 | Pati | Pati | Botad (13 km) |
29 | Pipaliya | Pipaliya | Botad (20 km) |
30 | Piparadi | Piparadi | Botad (20 km) |
31 | Rajpara | Rajpara | Botad (10 km) |
32 | Rangpar | Rangpar | Botad (18 km) |
33 | Ratanpar | Ratanpar | Botad (19 km) |
34 | Ratanvav | Ratanvav | Botad (24 km) |
35 | Rohishala | Rohishala | Botad (30 km) |
36 | Sajeli | Vajeli | Botad (12 km) |
37 | Salaiya | Salaiya | Botad (10 km) |
38 | Samadhiyala No 1 | Samadhiyala No 1 | Botad (8 km) |
39 | Samadhiyala No 2 | Samadhiyala No 2 | Botad (19 km) |
40 | Sangavadar | Sangavadar | Botad (16 km) |
41 | Sankardi | Sankaradi | Botad (19 km) |
42 | Sarva | Sarva | Botad (21 km) |
43 | Sarvai | Sarvai | Botad (10 km) |
44 | Sherthali | Sherthali | Botad (6 km) |
45 | Shirvaniya | Shirvaniya | Botad (7 km) |
46 | Tajpar | Tajpar | Botad (10 km) |
47 | Targhara | Targhara | Botad (9 km) |
48 | Turkha | Turkha | Botad (13 km) |
49 | Vajeli | Vajeli | Botad (15 km) |
50 | Zamrala | Zamrala | Botad (10 km) |
51 | Zariya | Zariya | Botad (9 km) |
52 | Zinzavadar | Zinzavadar | Botad (18 km) |
Population of Botad Taluka
The population profile of Botad 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 Botad'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 | 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 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,130 | 22,928 | 17,202 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,150 | 11,974 | 9,176 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,980 | 10,954 | 8,026 |
Literate Population | 1,86,798 | 94,046 | 92,752 |
Literate Male Population | 1,07,230 | 55,229 | 52,001 |
Literate Female Population | 79,568 | 38,817 | 40,751 |
Illiterate Population | 99,820 | 62,245 | 37,575 |
Illiterate Male Population | 40,519 | 24,845 | 15,674 |
Illiterate Female Population | 59,301 | 37,400 | 21,901 |
Total Households | 53,495 | 28,285 | 25,210 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Botad 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 | 18,632 | 11,722 | 6,910 |
SC Male Population | 9,436 | 5,937 | 3,499 |
SC Female Population | 9,196 | 5,785 | 3,411 |
Total ST Population | 632 | 301 | 331 |
ST Male Population | 323 | 154 | 169 |
ST Female Population | 309 | 147 | 162 |
Population Density | 361 / km² | 199 / km² | 12,580 / km² |