Sihor
Sihor 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 Sihor Block (CD) is 03856. Total area of sihor taluka is 740 km² including 699.43 km² rural area and 40.81 km² urban area. Sihor taluka has a population of 2,12,236 peoples, out of which urban population is 60,574 while rural population is 1,51,662. Sihor has a sex ratio of approximately 923 females for every 1,000 males. Sihor taluka has a population density of 286.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,348 houses in the sub-district, including 11,853 urban houses and 27,495 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.93% population of sihor taluka is literate, out of which 72.48% males and 56.75% females are literate.
List of Villages in Sihor Taluka
Sihor Taluka has a total of 78 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 Sihor Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Agiyali | Agiyali | Sihor (12 km) |
2 | Amargadh | Amargadh | Sihor (9 km) |
3 | Ambla | Ambla | Sihor (12 km) |
4 | Bekdi | Bekdi | Sihor (20 km) |
5 | Bhadli | Bhadli | Sihor (7 km) |
6 | Bhangadh | Bhangadh | Sihor (7 km) |
7 | Bhankhal | Bhankhal | Sihor (27 km) |
8 | Bholad | Bholad | Sihor (6 km) |
9 | Bhutiya | Bhutiya | Sihor (29 km) |
10 | Bordi | Bordi | Sihor (12 km) |
11 | Budhana | Budhana | Palitana (9 km) |
12 | Chorvadala | Chorvadala | Sihor (23 km) |
13 | Devgana | Devgana | Sihor (12 km) |
14 | Dhankan Kunda | Dhankan Kunda | Sihor (27 km) |
15 | Dhrupka | Dhrupka | Sihor (5 km) |
16 | Dhundhsar | Dhundhsar | Palitana (12 km) |
17 | Gadhula | Gadhula | Sihor (25 km) |
18 | Ghanghali | Ghanghali | Sihor (6 km) |
19 | Gundala | Gundala | Palitana (16 km) |
20 | Ishvariya | Ishvariya | Sihor (22 km) |
21 | Jambala | Jambala | Sihor (9 km) |
22 | Juna Jaliya | Juna Jaliya | Sihor (6 km) |
23 | Kachotiya | Mota Surka | Sihor (2 km) |
24 | Kajavadar | Kaja Vadar | Sihor (5 km) |
25 | Kanad | Kanad | Sihor (7 km) |
26 | Kantodiya | Kantodiya | Sihor (12 km) |
27 | Karkoliya | Karkoliya | Sihor (5 km) |
28 | Karmadiya | Karmadiya | Sihor (23 km) |
29 | Khakhariya | Khakhariya | Sihor (5 km) |
30 | Khambha | Khambha | Sihor (6 km) |
31 | Khari | Khari | Sihor (11 km) |
32 | Krushnapara | N/A | Sihor (21 km) |
33 | Lavarda | Lavarda | Palitana (12 km) |
34 | Limbaddhar | Limbaddhar | Palitana (11 km) |
35 | Madhada | Madhada | Palitana (8 km) |
36 | Maglana | Maglana | Sihor (6 km) |
37 | Mahadevpara | N/A | Sihor (1 km) |
38 | Malvan | Malvan | Sihor (18 km) |
39 | Meghvadar | Meghvadar | Sihor (5 km) |
40 | Mota Surka | Mota Surka | Sihor (4 km) |
41 | Nana Surka | Nana Surka | Sihor (11 km) |
42 | Nava Jaliya | Nava Jaliya | Sihor (7 km) |
43 | Navagam | Navagam Mota | Sihor (8 km) |
44 | Nesda | Nesda | Sihor (6 km) |
45 | Padapan | Padapan | Sihor (32 km) |
46 | Paldi | Paldi | Sihor (10 km) |
47 | Panch Talavada | Panch Talavada | Sihor (25 km) |
48 | Panchvada | Panchvada | Sihor (11 km) |
49 | Pipaliya | Pipaliya | Sihor (6 km) |
50 | Piparadi | Piparadi | Sihor (35 km) |
51 | Piparala | Piparala | Sihor (14 km) |
52 | Rabarika | Rabarika | Sihor (10 km) |
53 | Rajpara | Rajpara Khodiyar | Sihor (5 km) |
54 | Ramdhari | Ramdhari | Sihor (10 km) |
55 | Ratanpar | Tana | Sihor (14 km) |
56 | Sakhvadar | Sakhvadar | Sihor (12 km) |
57 | Sandhida | Sandhida | Sihor (26 km) |
58 | Sanosara | N/A | Sihor (22 km) |
59 | Sar | Sar | Sihor (4 km) |
60 | Sarkadia | Sarkadia Tana | Palitana (9 km) |
61 | Sarkadiya | Sarkadiya Songadh | Sihor (32 km) |
62 | Sarvedi | Sarvedi | Sihor (30 km) |
63 | Sendurda | Sedarda | Sihor (16 km) |
64 | Songadh | Songadh | Sihor |
65 | Tana | Tana | Sihor (16 km) |
66 | Tarakpaldi | Tarak Paldi | Sihor (20 km) |
67 | Thala | Thala | Sihor (24 km) |
68 | Thorali | Thorali | Sihor (29 km) |
69 | Toda | Toda | Palitana (8 km) |
70 | Todi | Todi | Palitana (10 km) |
71 | Ukharla | Ukharla | Sihor (14 km) |
72 | Usrad | Usrad | Sihor (4 km) |
73 | Vadiya | Vadiya | Sihor (2 km) |
74 | Valavad | Valavad | Sihor (3 km) |
75 | Varal | Varal | Sihor (23 km) |
76 | Vav | Vav | Sihor (15 km) |
77 | Vavdi | Vavdi Gajabhai | Sihor (25 km) |
78 | Zariya | Zariya | Sihor (26 km) |
Population of Sihor Taluka
The population profile of Sihor 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 Sihor's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,12,236 | 1,51,662 | 60,574 |
Male Population | 1,10,343 | 78,379 | 31,964 |
Female Population | 1,01,893 | 73,283 | 28,610 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,927 | 20,424 | 7,503 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,091 | 11,044 | 4,047 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,836 | 9,380 | 3,456 |
Literate Population | 1,37,799 | 94,834 | 42,965 |
Literate Male Population | 79,973 | 55,473 | 24,500 |
Literate Female Population | 57,826 | 39,361 | 18,465 |
Illiterate Population | 74,437 | 56,828 | 17,609 |
Illiterate Male Population | 30,370 | 22,906 | 7,464 |
Illiterate Female Population | 44,067 | 33,922 | 10,145 |
Total Households | 39,348 | 27,495 | 11,853 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sihor 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 |
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Total SC Population | 17,757 | 11,220 | 6,537 |
SC Male Population | 9,208 | 5,803 | 3,405 |
SC Female Population | 8,549 | 5,417 | 3,132 |
Total ST Population | 647 | 339 | 308 |
ST Male Population | 346 | 187 | 159 |
ST Female Population | 301 | 152 | 149 |
Population Density | 287 / km² | 217 / km² | 1,484 / km² |