Palitana Taluka - Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Palitana 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. Palitana is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Palitana, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 755 km², including 742.37 km² rural area and 12.95 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 957 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palitana Taluka
Palitana Taluka has a total of 83 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 | Adapur | Rural | Adapur |
| 2 | Anida(Kumbhan) | Rural | Kumbhan |
| 3 | Anida(Lakhavad) | Rural | Anida(Lakhavad) |
| 4 | Ankolali | Rural | Ankolali |
| 5 | Badeli | Rural | Badeli |
| 6 | Bahadurgadh | Rural | Bahadurgadh |
| 7 | Bahadurpur | Rural | Bahadurpur |
| 8 | Bhadavav | Rural | Bhadavav |
| 9 | Bhandariya | Rural | Bhandariya |
| 10 | Bharatimba | Rural | Bharatimba |
| 11 | Bhundarakha | Rural | Bhundarakha |
| 12 | Bhutiya | Rural | Bhutiya |
| 13 | Bodana Nes | Rural | Bodana Nes |
| 14 | Chonda | Rural | Chonda |
| 15 | Dedarada | Rural | Dedarada |
| 16 | Dudhala | Rural | Dudhala |
| 17 | Dungarpur | Rural | Dungarpur |
| 18 | Gandhol | Rural | Gandhol |
| 19 | Gheti | Rural | Gheti |
| 20 | Hanol | Rural | Hanol |
| 21 | Hathsani | Rural | Hathsani |
| 22 | Jaliya(Amaraji) | Rural | Jaliya(Amaraji) |
| 23 | Jaliya(Ankolali) | Rural | Jaliya(Ankolali) |
| 24 | Jaliya(Kharana) | Rural | Bahadurgadh |
| 25 | Jaliya(Manaji) | Rural | Jaliya(Manaji) |
| 26 | Jamanvav | Rural | Jamanvav |
| 27 | Jamwali | Rural | Jamwali |
| 28 | Jivapur | Rural | Jivapur |
| 29 | Juna Sarod | Rural | Juna Sarod |
| 30 | Kanjarada | Rural | Kanjarada |
| 31 | Khakhariya | Rural | Khakhariya |
| 32 | Khijadiya (Nonghanvadar) | Rural | Khijadiya (Nonghanvadar) |
| 33 | Khijadiya(Mokhadaka) | Rural | Khijadiya(Mokhadaka) |
| 34 | Kumbhan | Rural | Kumbhan |
| 35 | Lakhavad | Rural | Lakhavad |
| 36 | Lapaliya | Rural | Lapaliya |
| 37 | Lilivav | Rural | Lilivav |
| 38 | Loinchada | Rural | Nava Loinchada |
| 39 | Luvarvav | Rural | Luvarvav |
| 40 | Maidhar | Rural | Maidhar |
| 41 | Maliya | Rural | Maliya |
| 42 | Malpara | Rural | Malpara |
| 43 | Mandavda | Rural | Mandavda |
| 44 | Manvad (Hadmatiya) | Rural | Manvad (Hadmatiya) |
| 45 | Medha | Rural | Mendha |
| 46 | Mokhadaka | Rural | Mokhadaka |
| 47 | Mota Garajiya | Rural | Mota Garajiya |
| 48 | Moti Paniyali | Rural | Moti Paniyali |
| 49 | Moti Rajasthali | Rural | Moti Rajasthali |
| 50 | Motisari | Rural | Motisari |
| 51 | Nana Garajiya | Rural | Mota Garajiya |
| 52 | Nani Paniyali | Rural | Nani Paniyali |
| 53 | Nani Rajasthali | Rural | Nani Rajasthali |
| 54 | Nanimal | Rural | Nanimal |
| 55 | Nava Sarod | Rural | Nava Sarod |
| 56 | Navagam | Rural | Navagam |
| 57 | Nesadi | Rural | Nesadi |
| 58 | Nondhanvadar | Rural | Nondhanvadar |
| 59 | Ovanpurtimbo | Rural | Bharatimba |
| 60 | Palitana | Urban | Not applicable |
| 61 | Panchpipla | Rural | Panchpipla |
| 62 | Panderiya | Rural | Panderiya |
| 63 | Piparadi | Rural | Piparadi |
| 64 | Pithalpur | Rural | Pithalpur |
| 65 | Pratapgadh | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 66 | Rajpara (Thadach) | Rural | Rajpara (Thadach) |
| 67 | Randola | Rural | Randola |
| 68 | Ranparada (Kharana) | Rural | Ranparada (Kharana) |
| 69 | Ratanpur | Rural | Ratanpur |
| 70 | Rohishala | Rural | Rohishala |
| 71 | Sagapara | Rural | Sagapara |
| 72 | Samadhiyala (Mulani) | Rural | Samadhiyala (Mulani) |
| 73 | Sanjanasar | Rural | Sanjanasar |
| 74 | Satana Nes | Rural | Satana Nes |
| 75 | Senjaliya | Rural | Senjaliya |
| 76 | Sonpari | Rural | Sonpuri |
| 77 | Thadach | Rural | Thadach |
| 78 | Thorali | Rural | Thorali |
| 79 | Vadal | Rural | Vadal |
| 80 | Vadiya | Rural | Vadiya |
| 81 | Valukad | Rural | Valukad |
| 82 | Vijana Nes | Rural | Vijana Nes |
| 83 | Virpur (Palitana) | Rural | Virpur (Palitana) |
Population of Palitana Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Palitana Taluka has a total population of 2,30,271 people, consisting of 1,17,629 males and 1,12,642 females. There are 41,260 households in the taluka with an average population density of 305 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,30,271 | 1,65,774 | 64,497 |
| Male Population | 1,17,629 | 84,424 | 33,205 |
| Female Population | 1,12,642 | 81,350 | 31,292 |
| Total Households | 41,260 | 29,469 | 11,791 |
| Population Density | 305 / km² | 223 / km² | 4,980 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,47,100 literate people and 32,513 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 14,262 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 761 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) | 32,513 | 23,596 | 8,917 |
| Literate Population | 1,47,100 | 1,03,556 | 43,544 |
| Illiterate Population | 83,171 | 62,218 | 20,953 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 14,262 | 11,304 | 2,958 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 761 | 301 | 460 |
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.