Palitana 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 Palitana Block (CD) is 03858. Total area of palitana taluka is 755 km² including 742.37 km² rural area and 12.95 km² urban area. Palitana taluka has a population of 2,30,271 peoples, out of which urban population is 64,497 while rural population is 1,65,774. Palitana taluka has a population density of 304.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 41,260 houses in the sub-district, including 11,791 urban houses and 29,469 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 63.88% population of palitana taluka is literate, out of which 71.74% males and 55.67% females are literate. There are about 87 villages in palitana taluka, which you can browse from palitana taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adapar | Adapur | Palitana (5 km) |
| 2 | Anida | Kumbhan | Palitana (20 km) |
| 3 | Ankolali | Ankolali | Palitana (10 km) |
| 4 | Ayavej | Ayavej | Palitana (32 km) |
| 5 | Badeli | Badeli | Palitana (18 km) |
| 6 | Bahadurgadh | Bahadurgadh | Palitana (6 km) |
| 7 | Bahadurpur | Bahadurpur | Palitana (18 km) |
| 8 | Bhadavav | Bhadavav | Palitana (7 km) |
| 9 | Bhandariya | Bhandariya | Palitana (21 km) |
| 10 | Bharatimba | N/A | Palitana (7 km) |
| 11 | Bhundarakha | Bhundarakha | Palitana (7 km) |
| 12 | Bhutiya | Bhutiya | Palitana (12 km) |
| 13 | Bodana Nes | Bodana Nes | Palitana (27 km) |
| 14 | Chiroda | Chiroda | Palitana (38 km) |
| 15 | Chok | Chok | Palitana (30 km) |
| 16 | Chokiyapati | Chok | Palitana (28 km) |
| 17 | Chonda | Chonda | Palitana (12 km) |
| 18 | Dedarada | Dedarada | Palitana (15 km) |
| 19 | Depla | Depla | Palitana (5 km) |
| 20 | Dudhala | Dudhala | Palitana (12 km) |
| 21 | Dungarpur | Dungarpur | Palitana (5 km) |
| 22 | Gandhol | Gandhol | Palitana (10 km) |
| 23 | Gheti | Gheti | Palitana (7 km) |
| 24 | Hanol | Hanol | Palitana (12 km) |
| 25 | Hathsani | Hathsani | Palitana (20 km) |
| 26 | Jaliya | Jaliya Ankolali | Palitana (9 km) |
| 27 | Jamanvav | Jamanvav | Palitana (5 km) |
| 28 | Jamwali | Jamwali | Palitana (3 km) |
| 29 | Jivapur | Jivapur | Palitana (5 km) |
| 30 | Juna Padar | Juna Padar | Palitana (30 km) |
| 31 | Juna Sarod | Juna Sarod | Palitana (14 km) |
| 32 | Kanjarada | Kanjarada | Palitana (11 km) |
| 33 | Khakhariya | Khakhariya | Palitana (10 km) |
| 34 | Khijadiya | Khijadiya Nonghanvadar | Palitana (20 km) |
| 35 | Kumbhan | Kumbhan | Palitana (20 km) |
| 36 | Lakhavad | Lakhavad | Palitana (15 km) |
| 37 | Lapaliya | Lapaliya | Palitana (18 km) |
| 38 | Lilivav | Lilivav | Palitana (12 km) |
| 39 | Loinchada | Nava Loinchada | Palitana (8 km) |
| 40 | Luvarvav | Luvarvav | Palitana (3 km) |
| 41 | Maidhar | Maidhar | Palitana (23 km) |
| 42 | Maliya | Maliya | Palitana (10 km) |
| 43 | Malpara | Malpara | Palitana (6 km) |
| 44 | Mandavda | Mandavda | Palitana (14 km) |
| 45 | Manvad | Manvad Hadmatiya | Palitana (4 km) |
| 46 | Mendha | Mendha | Palitana (18 km) |
| 47 | Mokhadaka | Mokhadaka | Palitana (7 km) |
| 48 | Morchupana | Morchupana | Palitana (27 km) |
| 49 | Mota Garajiya | Mota Garajiya | Palitana (4 km) |
| 50 | Moti Paniyali | Moti Paniyali | Palitana (8 km) |
| 51 | Moti Rajasthali | Moti Rajasthali | Palitana (3 km) |
| 52 | Motisari | Motisari | Palitana (14 km) |
| 53 | Nana Garajiya | Mota Garajiya | Palitana (1 km) |
| 54 | Nani Paniyali | Nani Paniyali | Palitana (10 km) |
| 55 | Nani Rajasthali | Nani Rajasthali | Palitana (15 km) |
| 56 | Nanimal | Nanimal | Palitana (10 km) |
| 57 | Nava Sroda | Nava Sarod | Palitana (12 km) |
| 58 | Navagam | Navagam | Palitana (12 km) |
| 59 | Nesadi | Nesadi | Palitana (14 km) |
| 60 | Nondhanvadar | Nondhanvadar | Palitana (19 km) |
| 61 | Ovanpurtimbo | N/A | Palitana (7 km) |
| 62 | Panchpipla | Panchpipla | Palitana (11 km) |
| 63 | Panderiya | Panderiya | Palitana (18 km) |
| 64 | Piparadi | Piparadi | Palitana (5 km) |
| 65 | Pithalpur | Pithalpur | Palitana (8 km) |
| 66 | Rajapara | Rajapara Chok | Palitana (35 km) |
| 67 | Rajpara | Rajpara Thadach | Talaja (16 km) |
| 68 | Randola | Randola | Palitana (6 km) |
| 69 | Ranparada | Ranparada Kharana | Palitana (9 km) |
| 70 | Ranparda | Ranparda Chok | Palitana (35 km) |
| 71 | Ratanpur | Ratanpur | Palitana (6 km) |
| 72 | Rohishala | Rohishala | Palitana (10 km) |
| 73 | Sagapara | Sagapara | Palitana (6 km) |
| 74 | Samadhiyala | Samadhiyala Mulani | Palitana (25 km) |
| 75 | Sanala | Sanala | Palitana (35 km) |
| 76 | Sanjanasar | Sanjanasar | Palitana (20 km) |
| 77 | Satana Nes | Satana Nes | Palitana (20 km) |
| 78 | Senjaliya | Senjaliya | Palitana (7 km) |
| 79 | Shevadivadar | Shevadivadar | Palitana (25 km) |
| 80 | Sonpari | Sonpuri | Palitana (5 km) |
| 81 | Thadach | Thadach | Talaja (18 km) |
| 82 | Thorali | Thorali | Palitana (7 km) |
| 83 | Vadal | Vadal | Palitana (15 km) |
| 84 | Vadiya | Vadiya | Palitana (3 km) |
| 85 | Valukad | Valukad | Palitana (13 km) |
| 86 | Vijana Nes | Vijana Nes | Palitana (30 km) |
| 87 | Virpur | Virpur Palitana | Palitana (2 km) |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,65,774 | 64,497 | 2,30,271 |
| Male Population | 84,424 | 33,205 | 1,17,629 |
| Female Population | 81,350 | 31,292 | 1,12,642 |
| Population Density | 223 / km² | 4,980 / km² | 305 / km² |
| Sub-District Overview | |
| Sub-District (Hindi) : | Palitana (पालिताणा) |
| District : | Bhavnagar |
| State / UT : | Gujarat |
| Total Area : | 755 km² |
| Total Population : | 2,30,271 |
| Density : | 305/km² |
| Total Villages : | 87 |
| Total Population | Villages in Palitana Taluka |
| less Than 200 | 3 |
| 200 - 499 | 5 |
| 500 - 999 | 14 |
| 1000 - 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 - 4999 | 33 |
| 5000 - 9999 | 2 |
| 10000 and above | N/A |
| Related Pages |
| List of Talukas in Bhavnagar |
| List of Districts in Gujarat |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.