Gadhada
Gadhada 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 Gadhada Block (CD) is 03852. Total area of gadhada taluka is 900 km² including 815.65 km² rural area and 84.66 km² urban area. Gadhada taluka has a population of 2,00,475 peoples, out of which urban population is 44,320 while rural population is 1,56,155. Gadhada has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Gadhada taluka has a population density of 222.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 36,992 houses in the sub-district, including 8,196 urban houses and 28,796 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.28% population of gadhada taluka is literate, out of which 69.58% males and 54.67% females are literate.
List of Villages in Gadhada Taluka
Gadhada Taluka has a total of 73 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 Gadhada Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adtala | Adtala | Gadhada (5 km) |
2 | Anida | Anida | Gadhada (20 km) |
3 | Ankadiya | Gundala | Gadhada (12 km) |
4 | Bhandariya | Bhandariya | Gadhada (23 km) |
5 | Bhimdad | Bhimdad | Gadhada (17 km) |
6 | Bodki | Bodki | Gadhada (8 km) |
7 | Chabhadiya | Chabhadiya | Gadhada (21 km) |
8 | Chiroda | Chiroda | Gadhada (10 km) |
9 | Chosla | Chosla | Gadhada (20 km) |
10 | Derala | Derala | Gadhada (14 km) |
11 | Dhasa Vishi | Dhasa Gam | Gadhada |
12 | Dhrufaniya | Dhrufaniya | Gadhada (16 km) |
13 | Gadhali | Gadhali | Gadhada (11 km) |
14 | Gala | Gala | Gadhada (10 km) |
15 | Ghogha Samdi | Ghogha Samdi | Gadhada (14 km) |
16 | Goradka | Goradka | Gadhada (7 km) |
17 | Gundala | Gundala | Gadhada (10 km) |
18 | Hamapar | Hamapar | Botad (10 km) |
19 | Haripar | Haripar | Gadhada (6 km) |
20 | Holaya | Holaya | Gadhada (7 km) |
21 | Ingorala | Ingorala Khalsa | Botad (11 km) |
22 | Ishvariya | Ishvariya | Gadhada (13 km) |
23 | Itariya | Itariya | Gadhada (22 km) |
24 | Jalalpur | Jalalpur | Gadhada (25 km) |
25 | Janada | Janada | Botad (10 km) |
26 | Junavadar | Junavadar | Gadhada (13 km) |
27 | Kaparadi | Kamparadi | Gadhada (21 km) |
28 | Kerala | Kerala | Gadhada (8 km) |
29 | Khijadiya | Khijadiya | Gadhada (22 km) |
30 | Khopala | Khopala | Gadhada (12 km) |
31 | Lakhanka | Lakhanka | Gadhada (10 km) |
32 | Limbadiya | Limbadiya | Gadhada (25 km) |
33 | Limbala | Limbala | Gadhada (17 km) |
34 | Limbali | Limbali | Gadhada (15 km) |
35 | Malpara | Malpara | Gadhada (14 km) |
36 | Mandavdhar | Mandavdhar | Gadhada (5 km) |
37 | Mandva | Mandva | Gadhada (20 km) |
38 | Meghvadiya | Meghvadiya | Gadhada (11 km) |
39 | Mota Umarda | Mota Umarda | Gadhada (32 km) |
40 | Moti Kundal | Moti Kundal | Gadhada (14 km) |
41 | Nana Umarda | Nana Umarda | Gadhada (24 km) |
42 | Ningala | Ningala | Gadhada (15 km) |
43 | Padapan | Padapan | Gadhada (20 km) |
44 | Padvadar | Padvadar | Gadhada (10 km) |
45 | Patana | Patana | Gadhada (17 km) |
46 | Pipal | Pipal | Gadhada (8 km) |
47 | Pipaliya | Pipaliya | Gadhada (16 km) |
48 | Pipardi | Pipardi | Gadhada (18 km) |
49 | Rajpipala | Rajpipala | Gadhada (15 km) |
50 | Raliyana | Raliyana | Gadhada (5 km) |
51 | Rampara | Rampara | Gadhada (13 km) |
52 | Rasnal | Rasnal | Gadhada (25 km) |
53 | Ratanpar | Ratanpar | Gadhada (12 km) |
54 | Ratanvav | Sakhpar Mota | Gadhada (15 km) |
55 | Raypar | Raypar | Gadhada (11 km) |
56 | Rojmal | Rojmal | Gadhada (13 km) |
57 | Sakhpar Mota | Sakhpar Mota | Gadhada (11 km) |
58 | Sakhpar Nana | Ugamedi | Gadhada (11 km) |
59 | Salangpar Nanu | Salangpar Nanu | Gadhada (11 km) |
60 | Samadhiyala | Samadhiyala | Gadhada (8 km) |
61 | Sanjanavadar | Sanjanavadar | Gadhada (12 km) |
62 | Shiyanagar | Shiyanagar | Gadhada (25 km) |
63 | Sitapar | Sitapar | Gadhada (22 km) |
64 | Surka | Surka | Gadhada (8 km) |
65 | Tatam | Tatam | Gadhada (12 km) |
66 | Tatana | Pipal | Gadhada (10 km) |
67 | Ugamedi | Ugamedi | Gadhada (8 km) |
68 | Vanali | Vanali | Gadhada (10 km) |
69 | Vavdi | Vavdi | Gadhada (11 km) |
70 | Vikaliya | Vikaliya | Gadhada (38 km) |
71 | Viravadi | Viravadi | Gadhada (15 km) |
72 | Virdi | Virdi | Gadhada (12 km) |
73 | Zinzavadar | Zinzavadar | Gadhada (12 km) |
Population of Gadhada Taluka
The population profile of Gadhada 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 Gadhada'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 | 2,00,475 | 1,56,155 | 44,320 |
Male Population | 1,02,328 | 79,430 | 22,898 |
Female Population | 98,147 | 76,725 | 21,422 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,576 | 22,090 | 5,486 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,537 | 11,563 | 2,974 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,039 | 10,527 | 2,512 |
Literate Population | 1,24,853 | 94,299 | 30,554 |
Literate Male Population | 71,200 | 54,249 | 16,951 |
Literate Female Population | 53,653 | 40,050 | 13,603 |
Illiterate Population | 75,622 | 61,856 | 13,766 |
Illiterate Male Population | 31,128 | 25,181 | 5,947 |
Illiterate Female Population | 44,494 | 36,675 | 7,819 |
Total Households | 36,992 | 28,796 | 8,196 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gadhada 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 | 12,961 | 10,040 | 2,921 |
SC Male Population | 6,640 | 5,154 | 1,486 |
SC Female Population | 6,321 | 4,886 | 1,435 |
Total ST Population | 439 | 264 | 175 |
ST Male Population | 239 | 144 | 95 |
ST Female Population | 200 | 120 | 80 |
Population Density | 223 / km² | 191 / km² | 524 / km² |