Mahuva Taluka - Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Mahuva 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. Mahuva is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Mahuva Jn, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,321 km², including 1,307.64 km² rural area and 13.63 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mahuva Taluka
Mahuva Taluka has a total of 118 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 | Akhegadh | Rural | Akhegadh |
| 2 | Amrutvel | Rural | Amrutvel |
| 3 | Anganka | Rural | Anganka |
| 4 | Bagdana | Rural | Bagdana |
| 5 | Bambhaniya | Rural | Bambhaniya |
| 6 | Belampar | Rural | Belampar |
| 7 | Bhadra | Rural | Bhadra |
| 8 | Bhadrod | Rural | Bhadrod |
| 9 | Bhaguda | Rural | Bhaguda |
| 10 | Bhanavav | Rural | Nana Jadra |
| 11 | Bhanvad | Rural | Bhanvad |
| 12 | Bhatakda | Rural | Bhatakda |
| 13 | Bildi | Rural | Bildi |
| 14 | Boda | Rural | Boda |
| 15 | Bordi | Rural | Bordi |
| 16 | Borla | Rural | Borla |
| 17 | Chardika | Rural | Chardika |
| 18 | Chhapri | Rural | Chhapri |
| 19 | Chokva | Rural | Chokva |
| 20 | Chuna | Rural | Chuna |
| 21 | Dayal | Rural | Dayal |
| 22 | Degavda | Rural | Degavda |
| 23 | Devaliya | Rural | Devaliya |
| 24 | Dharai | Rural | Dharai |
| 25 | Doliya | Rural | Doliya |
| 26 | Dudana | Rural | Dudana |
| 27 | Dudhala No.1 | Rural | Dudhala No.1 |
| 28 | Dudhala No.2 | Rural | Dudhala No.2 |
| 29 | Dudheri | Rural | Dudheri |
| 30 | Dundas | Rural | Dundas |
| 31 | Gadhada | Rural | Gadhada |
| 32 | Galthar | Rural | Galthar |
| 33 | Goras | Rural | Goras |
| 34 | Gujarda | Rural | Gujarda |
| 35 | Gundarana | Rural | Gundarana |
| 36 | Gundarani | Rural | Gundarani |
| 37 | Haripara | Rural | Haripara |
| 38 | Jambuda | Rural | Jambuda |
| 39 | Kakidi | Rural | Kakidi |
| 40 | Kalela | Rural | Kalela |
| 41 | Kalmodar | Rural | Kalmodar |
| 42 | Kalsar | Rural | Kalsar |
| 43 | Kankot | Rural | Kankot |
| 44 | Kantasar | Rural | Kantasar |
| 45 | Karmadiya | Rural | Karmadiya |
| 46 | Kasan | Rural | Kasan |
| 47 | Katakda | Rural | Katakda |
| 48 | Katpar (Ct) | Rural | Katpar |
| 49 | Khadsaliya | Rural | Khadsaliya |
| 50 | Khared | Rural | Khared |
| 51 | Khari | Rural | Khari |
| 52 | Khatsura | Rural | Khatsura |
| 53 | Kinkaria | Rural | Kinkaria |
| 54 | Konjali | Rural | Konjali |
| 55 | Kotiya | Rural | Kotiya |
| 56 | Kumbhan | Rural | Kumbhan |
| 57 | Kumbhariya | Rural | Kumbhariya |
| 58 | Lakhupara | Rural | Lakhupara |
| 59 | Lilvan | Rural | Lilvan |
| 60 | Longdi | Rural | Longdi |
| 61 | Loyanga | Rural | Loyanga |
| 62 | Lusadi | Rural | Lusadi |
| 63 | Madhiya | Rural | Madhiya |
| 64 | Mahuva (Og) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 65 | Maliya | Rural | Maliya |
| 66 | Malvav | Rural | Malvav |
| 67 | Moda | Rural | Moda |
| 68 | Modaliya | Rural | Moti Vadal |
| 69 | Monpar | Rural | Monpar |
| 70 | Mota Asrana | Rural | Mota Asrana |
| 71 | Mota Jadra | Rural | Mota Jadra |
| 72 | Mota Khuntavada | Rural | Mota Khuntavada |
| 73 | Mota Malpara | Rural | Mota Malpara |
| 74 | Mota Pipalva | Rural | Mota Pipalva |
| 75 | Moti Jagdhar | Rural | Moti Jagdhar |
| 76 | Moti Sodvadri | Rural | Nani Sodvadri |
| 77 | Moti Vadal | Rural | Moti Vadal |
| 78 | Naip | Rural | Naip |
| 79 | Nana Asrana | Rural | Nana Asrana |
| 80 | Nana Jadra | Rural | Nana Jadra |
| 81 | Nana Khuntvada | Rural | Nana Khuntvada |
| 82 | Nana Malapara | Rural | Nana Malapara |
| 83 | Nana Pipalva | Rural | Nana Pipalva |
| 84 | Nani Jagdhar | Rural | Nani Jagdhar |
| 85 | Nani Sodvadri | Rural | Nani Sodvadri |
| 86 | Nesvad | Rural | Nesvad |
| 87 | Nikol | Rural | Nikol |
| 88 | Otha | Rural | Otha |
| 89 | Padhiyarka | Rural | Padhiyarka |
| 90 | Rajavadar | Rural | Rajavadar |
| 91 | Raniwada | Rural | Raniwada |
| 92 | Ranparda | Rural | Ranparda |
| 93 | Ratanpar | Rural | Ratanpar |
| 94 | Ratol | Rural | Ratol |
| 95 | Rohisa | Rural | Boda |
| 96 | Rupavati | Rural | Rupavati |
| 97 | Saloli | Rural | Saloli |
| 98 | Samadhiyala No.3 | Rural | Samadhiyala Pati |
| 99 | Samadhiyala Patti | Rural | Samadhiyala Pati |
| 100 | Sanganiya | Rural | Sanganiya |
| 101 | Sathara | Rural | Sathara |
| 102 | Sedarda | Rural | Sedarda |
| 103 | Shetrana | Rural | Shetrana |
| 104 | Talgajarada | Rural | Talgajarada |
| 105 | Tared | Rural | Tared |
| 106 | Taredi | Rural | Taredi |
| 107 | Taveda | Rural | Tavida |
| 108 | Thorala | Rural | Thorala |
| 109 | Titodiya | Rural | Titodiya |
| 110 | Umaniyavadar | Rural | Umaniyavadar |
| 111 | Uncha Kotda | Rural | Uncha Kotda |
| 112 | Vadli | Rural | Vadli |
| 113 | Vaghnagar | Rural | Vaghnagar |
| 114 | Vaghvadarda | Rural | Vaghvadarda |
| 115 | Valavav | Rural | Valavav |
| 116 | Vangar | Rural | Vangar |
| 117 | Vavdi | Rural | Vavdi |
| 118 | Visavadar | Rural | Visavadar |
Population of Mahuva Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mahuva Taluka has a total population of 4,52,011 people, consisting of 2,29,719 males and 2,22,292 females. There are 77,075 households in the taluka with an average population density of 342 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,52,011 | 3,44,815 | 1,07,196 |
| Male Population | 2,29,719 | 1,74,726 | 54,993 |
| Female Population | 2,22,292 | 1,70,089 | 52,203 |
| Total Households | 77,075 | 57,654 | 19,421 |
| Population Density | 342 / km² | 264 / km² | 7,865 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,64,692 literate people and 67,012 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,612 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 893 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) | 67,012 | 53,049 | 13,963 |
| Literate Population | 2,64,692 | 1,92,083 | 72,609 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,87,319 | 1,52,732 | 34,587 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,612 | 12,147 | 3,465 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 893 | 764 | 129 |
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.