Gariadhar
Gariadhar 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 Gariadhar Block (CD) is 03857. Total area of gariadhar taluka is 498 km² including 470.65 km² rural area and 27.65 km² urban area. Gariadhar taluka has a population of 1,18,276 peoples, out of which urban population is 33,949 while rural population is 84,327. Gariadhar has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Gariadhar taluka has a population density of 237.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 23,136 houses in the sub-district, including 6,410 urban houses and 16,726 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 66.97% population of gariadhar taluka is literate, out of which 74.15% males and 59.47% females are literate. There are about 51 villages in gariadhar taluka, which you can browse from gariadhar taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Gariadhar Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandpur | Pipalva | Gariadhar (8 km) |
| 2 | Bela | Bela | Gariadhar (9 km) |
| 3 | Bhamariya | Bhamariya | Gariadhar (25 km) |
| 4 | Bhandariya | Bhandariya | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 5 | Chomal | Chomal | Gariadhar (12 km) |
| 6 | Damrala | Damrala | Palitana (10 km) |
| 7 | Fachariya | Fachariya | Gariadhar (4 km) |
| 8 | Ganeshgadh | Ganeshgadh | Gariadhar (8 km) |
| 9 | Gujarada | Gujarada | Gariadhar (13 km) |
| 10 | Jaliya | Jaliya | Gariadhar (21 km) |
| 11 | Jalvadar | Shivendra Nagar | Gariadhar (17 km) |
| 12 | Kharadi | Kharadi | Gariadhar (23 km) |
| 13 | Khodvadari | Khodvadari | Gariadhar (5 km) |
| 14 | Luvara | Luvara | Gariadhar (9 km) |
| 15 | Mandvi | Mandvi | Gariadhar (23 km) |
| 16 | Mangadh | Mangadh | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 17 | Manguka | Manguka | Gariadhar (9 km) |
| 18 | Manpur | Manpur | Gariadhar (24 km) |
| 19 | Manvilas | Manvilas | Palitana (10 km) |
| 20 | Mesanka | Mesanka | Gariadhar (8 km) |
| 21 | Morba | Morba | Gariadhar (5 km) |
| 22 | Mota Charodiya | Mota Charodiya | Gariadhar (8 km) |
| 23 | Moti Vavdi | Moti Vavdi | Gariadhar (13 km) |
| 24 | Nana Charodiya | Nana Charodiya | Gariadhar (9 km) |
| 25 | Nani Vavdi | Nani Vavdi | Gariadhar (5 km) |
| 26 | Navagam | Navagam | Gariadhar (5 km) |
| 27 | Pa | Pa | Savarkundla (30 km) |
| 28 | Pachchhegam | Pachhegam | Gariadhar (5 km) |
| 29 | Paldi | Paldi | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 30 | Panasada | Panasada | Gariadhar (21 km) |
| 31 | Panchtobara | Panchtobara | Gariadhar (3 km) |
| 32 | Paravdi | Paravdi | Gariadhar (6 km) |
| 33 | Pipalva | Pipalva | Gariadhar (8 km) |
| 34 | Ranigam | Ranigam | Savarkundla (10 km) |
| 35 | Ratanvav | Ratanvav | Gariadhar (3 km) |
| 36 | Rupavati | Rupavati | Gariadhar (8 km) |
| 37 | Samadhiyala | Samadhiyala | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 38 | Sandh Khakhara | Sandh Khakhara | Gariadhar (16 km) |
| 39 | Sarambhada | Sarambhada | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 40 | Saringpur | Saringpur | Gariadhar (14 km) |
| 41 | Satapada | Satapada | Palitana (18 km) |
| 42 | Shivendranagar | Shivendra Nagar | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 43 | Sitapur | Sitapur | Gariadhar (18 km) |
| 44 | Sukhpar | Sukhpur | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 45 | Surnagar | Surnagar | Gariadhar (15 km) |
| 46 | Surnivas | Surnivas | Gariadhar (7 km) |
| 47 | Survilas | Survilas | Gariadhar (13 km) |
| 48 | Thansa | Thansa | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 49 | Timba | Timba | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 50 | Velavadar | Velavadar | Gariadhar (10 km) |
| 51 | Virdi | Virdi | Gariadhar (4 km) |
Population of Gariadhar Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84,327 | 33,949 | 1,18,276 |
| Male Population | 42,694 | 17,692 | 60,386 |
| Female Population | 41,633 | 16,257 | 57,890 |
| Population Density | 179 / km² | 1,228 / km² | 237 / km² |
Households in Gariadhar Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 16,726 |
| Urban Households | 6,410 |
| Total Households | 23,136 |