Ghogha Taluka - Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Ghogha is an administrative taluka in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ghogha is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Vartej, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 699 km², including 687.50 km² rural area and 11.94 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ghogha Taluka
Ghogha Taluka has a total of 48 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avaniya | Rural | Avaniya |
| 2 | Badi | Rural | Badi |
| 3 | Banbhaniya | Rural | Paniyala-Bambhaniya |
| 4 | Bhandar | Rural | Bhandar |
| 5 | Bhankhal | Rural | Bhankhal |
| 6 | Bhavanipara | Rural | Bhavanipura |
| 7 | Bhikada | Rural | Bhinkada |
| 8 | Chaniyala | Rural | Chaniyala |
| 9 | Chhaya | Rural | Chhaya |
| 10 | Garibpura | Rural | Garibpura |
| 11 | Ghogha (Ct) | Rural | Ghogha |
| 12 | Goriyali | Rural | Goriyali |
| 13 | Hoidad | Rural | Hoidad |
| 14 | Juna Padar | Rural | Valukad |
| 15 | Kankot | Rural | Kankot |
| 16 | Kantala | Rural | Kantala |
| 17 | Kareda | Rural | Kareda |
| 18 | Khantadi | Rural | Khantadi |
| 19 | Kharakadi | Rural | Kharakadi |
| 20 | Kuda | Rural | Kuda |
| 21 | Kukad | Rural | Kukad |
| 22 | Lakadiya | Rural | Lakadiya |
| 23 | Lakhanka | Rural | Lakhanka |
| 24 | Malekvadar | Rural | Malekwadar |
| 25 | Malpar | Rural | Malpar |
| 26 | Mamsa | Rural | Mamasa |
| 27 | Morchand | Rural | Morchand |
| 28 | Mota Khokhara | Rural | Mota Khokhara |
| 29 | Nana Khokhara | Rural | Nana Khokhara |
| 30 | Nathugadh | Rural | Nathugadh |
| 31 | Navagam(Nana) | Rural | Navagam(Nana) |
| 32 | Nesvad | Rural | Nesvad |
| 33 | Odarka | Rural | Pithalapur |
| 34 | Padva | Rural | Padva |
| 35 | Paniyala | Rural | Paniyala-Bambhaniya |
| 36 | Piparala | Rural | Piparala |
| 37 | Piram | Rural | Ghogha |
| 38 | Pithalpur | Rural | Pithalapur |
| 39 | Rajpara | Rural | Badi |
| 40 | Samadhiyala | Rural | Bhinkada |
| 41 | Sanodar | Rural | Sanodar |
| 42 | Sarvadar | Rural | Sarvadar |
| 43 | Tagdi | Rural | Tagdi |
| 44 | Tanasa | Rural | Tanasa |
| 45 | Trambak | Rural | Trambak |
| 46 | Ukharala | Rural | Ukharala |
| 47 | Valukad | Rural | Valukad |
| 48 | Vavdi | Rural | Vavdi |
Population of Ghogha Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Ghogha Taluka has a total population of 1,00,977 people, consisting of 51,861 males and 49,116 females. There are 17,985 households in the taluka with an average population density of 144 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 17,985 | 15,285 | 2,700 |
| Population Density | 144 / km² | 129 / km² | 1,022 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 67,546 literate people and 14,433 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,081 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 170 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,433 | 12,881 | 1,552 |
| Literate Population | 67,546 | 58,985 | 8,561 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,431 | 29,784 | 3,647 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,081 | 1,919 | 162 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 170 | 101 | 69 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.