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, the sub-district code of Umrala Block (CD) is 03853. The total area of Umrala Taluka is 429 km², which includes 407.39 km² of rural area and 21.14 km² of urban area. Umrala has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.
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 Taluka'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Umrala Taluka is around 86,323 people. This includes 44,391 males and 41,932 females. Rural population is about 70,719 (36,320 males and 34,399 females), while urban population is nearly 15,604 (8,071 males and 7,533 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,386 of the population, with 5,577 boys and 4,809 girls. Rural areas have 8,542 children, and urban areas have about 1,844 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 55,993 literate people in Umrala Taluka, including 32,149 literate males and 23,844 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 45,014 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,979 people.
- About 30,330 people in Umrala Taluka are not literate, including 12,242 males and 18,088 females. Rural areas include 25,705 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,625 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 16,842 households, with 13,659 in villages and 3,183 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Umrala Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Umrala Taluka is approximately 8,246 people, including 4,223 males and 4,023 females. Around 7,091 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,155 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Umrala Taluka is about 138 people, including 77 males and 61 females. Around 91 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 47 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 201 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 174 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 738 people per sq. km.