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 information the sub-district code of Ghogha Block (CD) is 03855. Total area of ghogha taluka is 699 km² including 687.50 km² rural area and 11.94 km² urban area. Ghogha taluka has a population of 1,00,977 peoples, out of which urban population is 12,208 while rural population is 88,769. Ghogha has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Ghogha taluka has a population density of 144.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,985 houses in the sub-district, including 2,700 urban houses and 15,285 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.89% population of ghogha taluka is literate, out of which 73.57% males and 59.84% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ghogha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |