Umrala
Umrala 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 Umrala Block (CD) is 03853. Total area of umrala taluka is 429 km² including 407.39 km² rural area and 21.14 km² urban area. Umrala taluka has a population of 86,323 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,604 while rural population is 70,719. Umrala has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females for every 1,000 males. Umrala taluka has a population density of 201.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 16,842 houses in the sub-district, including 3,183 urban houses and 13,659 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.86% population of umrala taluka is literate, out of which 72.42% males and 56.86% females are literate.
List of Villages in Umrala Taluka
Umrala Taluka has a total of 43 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 Umrala Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampar | Alampar | Umrala (25 km) |
| 2 | Bajud | Bajud | Umrala (11 km) |
| 3 | Bhojavadar | Bhojavadar | Dhola (9 km) |
| 4 | Bochadva | Bochadva | Dhola (12 km) |
| 5 | Chitravav | Chitravav | Dhola (14 km) |
| 6 | Chogath | Chogath Thapnath | Umrala (5 km) |
| 7 | Dadva | Dadva Randalna | Dhola (5 km) |
| 8 | Dambhaliya | Dambhaliya | Umrala (12 km) |
| 9 | Dedkadi | Dedkadi | Dhola (5 km) |
| 10 | Devaliya | Devaliya | Dhola (17 km) |
| 11 | Dhamnaka | Dhamnaka | Dhola (6 km) |
| 12 | Dharuka | Dharuka | Umrala (6 km) |
| 13 | Dharwala | Dharwala | Dhola (11 km) |
| 14 | Dhola | N/A | Umrala |
| 15 | Dhola Godadji | Dhola Godadji | Dhola (8 km) |
| 16 | Gangavada | Lakhawad | Dhola (25 km) |
| 17 | Golrama | Golrama | Umrala (10 km) |
| 18 | Hadmatala | Hadmatala | Dhola (3 km) |
| 19 | Hadmatiya | Hadmatiya | Dhola (4 km) |
| 20 | Ingorala | Ingorala | Umrala (8 km) |
| 21 | Jaliya | Jaliya | Dhola (22 km) |
| 22 | Keriya | Keriya | Umrala (4 km) |
| 23 | Khijadiya | Khijadiya | Dhola (8 km) |
| 24 | Lakhawad | Lakhawad | Dhola (21 km) |
| 25 | Langala | Langala | Dhola (5 km) |
| 26 | Limbda | Limbda | Dhola (19 km) |
| 27 | Malpara | Malpara | Dhola (8 km) |
| 28 | Parwala | Parwala | Dhola (7 km) |
| 29 | Piparali | Piparali | Umrala (7 km) |
| 30 | Ramanka | Ramanka | Dhola (14 km) |
| 31 | Ranghola | Ranghola | Dhola (14 km) |
| 32 | Ratanpar | Ratanpar | Umrala (3 km) |
| 33 | Reva | Reva | Dhola (12 km) |
| 34 | Samadhiyala | Samadhiyala | Dhola (7 km) |
| 35 | Tarpala | Tarpala | Dhola (5 km) |
| 36 | Thonda | Thonda | Dhola (17 km) |
| 37 | Timba | Timba | Umrala (9 km) |
| 38 | Timbi | Timbi | Dhola (1 km) |
| 39 | Ujalvav | Ujalvav | Dhola (11 km) |
| 40 | Umrala | Umrala | Umrala |
| 41 | Vadod | Vadod | Dhola (12 km) |
| 42 | Vangadhra | Vangadhra | Dhola (4 km) |
| 43 | Zanzamer | Zanzamer | Dhola (5 km) |
Population of Umrala Taluka
The population profile of Umrala 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 Umrala's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86,323 | 70,719 | 15,604 |
| Male Population | 44,391 | 36,320 | 8,071 |
| Female Population | 41,932 | 34,399 | 7,533 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,386 | 8,542 | 1,844 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,577 | 4,589 | 988 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,809 | 3,953 | 856 |
| Literate Population | 55,993 | 45,014 | 10,979 |
| Literate Male Population | 32,149 | 25,899 | 6,250 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,844 | 19,115 | 4,729 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,330 | 25,705 | 4,625 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,242 | 10,421 | 1,821 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,088 | 15,284 | 2,804 |
| Total Households | 16,842 | 13,659 | 3,183 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Umrala 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 8,246 | 7,091 | 1,155 |
| SC Male Population | 4,223 | 3,634 | 589 |
| SC Female Population | 4,023 | 3,457 | 566 |
| Total ST Population | 138 | 91 | 47 |
| ST Male Population | 77 | 51 | 26 |
| ST Female Population | 61 | 40 | 21 |
| Population Density | 201 / km² | 174 / km² | 738 / km² |