Ghogha
Ghogha 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, the sub-district code of Ghogha Block (CD) is 03855. The total area of Ghogha Taluka is 699 km², which includes 687.50 km² of rural area and 11.94 km² of urban area. Ghogha has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ghogha Taluka
Ghogha Taluka has a total of 48 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 Ghogha Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avaniya | Avaniya | Ghogha (8 km) |
| 2 | Badi | Badi | Ghogha (13 km) |
| 3 | Banbhaniya | Piparala | Bhavnagar (30 km) |
| 4 | Bhandar | Bhinkada | Vartej (5 km) |
| 5 | Bhankhal | Garibpura | Alang (8 km) |
| 6 | Bhavanipara | Chhaya | Ghogha (21 km) |
| 7 | Bhinkada | Bhinkada | Bhavnagar (19 km) |
| 8 | Chaniyala | Lakadiya | Talaja (15 km) |
| 9 | Chhaya | Chhaya | Alang (10 km) |
| 10 | Garibpura | Garibpura | Talaja (20 km) |
| 11 | Ghogha | N/A | Ghogha |
| 12 | Goriyali | Goriyali | Alang (6 km) |
| 13 | Hoidad | Hoidad | Ghogha (15 km) |
| 14 | Juna Padar | Valukad | Bhavnagar (18 km) |
| 15 | Kankot | Kankot | Bhavnagar (10 km) |
| 16 | Kantala | Kantala | Alang (2 km) |
| 17 | Kareda | Kareda | Ghogha (16 km) |
| 18 | Khantadi | Khantadi | Bhavnagar (25 km) |
| 19 | Kharakadi | Kharakadi | Sihor (10 km) |
| 20 | Kuda | Kuda | Ghogha (5 km) |
| 21 | Kukad | Kukad | Alang (9 km) |
| 22 | Lakadiya | Lakadiya | Talaja (15 km) |
| 23 | Lakhanka | Lakhanka | Bhavnagar (11 km) |
| 24 | Malekvadar | Kuda | Ghogha (12 km) |
| 25 | Malpar | Mamasa | Bhavnagar (14 km) |
| 26 | Mamsa | Mamasa | Ghogha (12 km) |
| 27 | Morchand | Morchand | Ghogha (21 km) |
| 28 | Mota Khokhara | Mota Khokhara | Bhavnagar (25 km) |
| 29 | Nana Khokhara | Nana Khokhara | Bhavnagar (20 km) |
| 30 | Nathugadh | Nathugadh | Alang (19 km) |
| 31 | Navagam | Navagam Nana | Alang (15 km) |
| 32 | Nesvad | Nesvad | Bhavnagar (14 km) |
| 33 | Odarka | Pithalapur | Alang (15 km) |
| 34 | Padva | Padva | Ghogha (12 km) |
| 35 | Paniyala | Piparala | Bhavnagar (30 km) |
| 36 | Piparala | Piparala | Bhavnagar (30 km) |
| 37 | Piram | Ghogha | Ghogha (8 km) |
| 38 | Pithalpur | Pithalapur | Alang (11 km) |
| 39 | Rajpara | Badi | Ghogha (13 km) |
| 40 | Samadhiyala | Bhinkada | Bhavnagar (22 km) |
| 41 | Sanodar | Sanodar | Bhavnagar (24 km) |
| 42 | Sarvadar | Sarvadar | Talaja (23 km) |
| 43 | Tagdi | Tagdi | Ghogha (12 km) |
| 44 | Tanasa | Tanasa | Alang (17 km) |
| 45 | Trambak | Trambak | Bhavnagar (20 km) |
| 46 | Ukharala | Ukharala | Bhavnagar (20 km) |
| 47 | Valukad | Valukad | Bhavnagar (15 km) |
| 48 | Vavdi | Vavdi | Alang (18 km) |
Population of Ghogha Taluka
The population profile of Ghogha 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 Ghogha Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,00,977 | 88,769 | 12,208 |
| Male Population | 51,861 | 45,891 | 5,970 |
| Female Population | 49,116 | 42,878 | 6,238 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,433 | 12,881 | 1,552 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,737 | 6,928 | 809 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,696 | 5,953 | 743 |
| Literate Population | 67,546 | 58,985 | 8,561 |
| Literate Male Population | 38,154 | 33,550 | 4,604 |
| Literate Female Population | 29,392 | 25,435 | 3,957 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,431 | 29,784 | 3,647 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,707 | 12,341 | 1,366 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 19,724 | 17,443 | 2,281 |
| Total Households | 17,985 | 15,285 | 2,700 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ghogha Taluka is around 1,00,977 people. This includes 51,861 males and 49,116 females. Rural population is about 88,769 (45,891 males and 42,878 females), while urban population is nearly 12,208 (5,970 males and 6,238 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,433 of the population, with 7,737 boys and 6,696 girls. Rural areas have 12,881 children, and urban areas have about 1,552 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 67,546 literate people in Ghogha Taluka, including 38,154 literate males and 29,392 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 58,985 individuals and urban literacy covers around 8,561 people.
- About 33,431 people in Ghogha Taluka are not literate, including 13,707 males and 19,724 females. Rural areas include 29,784 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,647 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 17,985 households, with 15,285 in villages and 2,700 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ghogha Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,081 | 1,919 | 162 |
| SC Male Population | 1,096 | 1,004 | 92 |
| SC Female Population | 985 | 915 | 70 |
| Total ST Population | 170 | 101 | 69 |
| ST Male Population | 95 | 57 | 38 |
| ST Female Population | 75 | 44 | 31 |
| Population Density | 144 / km² | 129 / km² | 1,022 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ghogha Taluka is approximately 2,081 people, including 1,096 males and 985 females. Around 1,919 people live in rural parts. Nearly 162 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ghogha Taluka is about 170 people, including 95 males and 75 females. Around 101 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 69 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 144 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 129 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,022 people per sq. km.