Umrala Taluka - Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Umrala 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. Umrala is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Dhola Jn, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 37.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 429 km², including 407.39 km² rural area and 21.14 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Umrala Taluka
Umrala Taluka has a total of 43 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 | Alampar | Rural | Alampar |
| 2 | Bajud | Rural | Bajud |
| 3 | Bhojavadar | Rural | Bhojavadar |
| 4 | Bochadva | Rural | Bochadva |
| 5 | Chitravav | Rural | Chitravav |
| 6 | Chogath | Rural | Chogath (Thapnath) |
| 7 | Dadva (Randalna) | Rural | Dadva (Randalna) |
| 8 | Dambhaliya | Rural | Dambhaliya |
| 9 | Dedkadi | Rural | Dedkadi |
| 10 | Devaliya | Rural | Devaliya |
| 11 | Dhamnaka | Rural | Dhamnaka |
| 12 | Dharuka | Rural | Dharuka |
| 13 | Dharwala | Rural | Dharwala |
| 14 | Dhola Godadji | Rural | Dhola Godadji |
| 15 | Dholagam | Rural | Dhola Vishi |
| 16 | Gangavada | Rural | Lakhawad |
| 17 | Golrama | Rural | Golrama |
| 18 | Hadmatala | Rural | Hadmatala |
| 19 | Hadmatiya | Rural | Hadmatiya |
| 20 | Ingorala | Rural | Ingorala |
| 21 | Jaliya | Rural | Jaliya |
| 22 | Keriya | Rural | Keriya |
| 23 | Khijadiya | Rural | Khijadiya |
| 24 | Lakhawad | Rural | Lakhawad |
| 25 | Langala | Rural | Langala |
| 26 | Limbda | Rural | Limbda |
| 27 | Malpara | Rural | Malpara |
| 28 | Parwala | Rural | Parwala |
| 29 | Piparali | Rural | Piparali |
| 30 | Ramanka | Rural | Ramanka |
| 31 | Ranghola | Rural | Ranghola |
| 32 | Ratanpar | Rural | Ratanpar |
| 33 | Reva | Rural | Reva |
| 34 | Samadhiyala | Rural | Samadhiyala |
| 35 | Tarpala | Rural | Tarpala |
| 36 | Thonda | Rural | Thonda |
| 37 | Timba | Rural | Timba |
| 38 | Timbi | Rural | Timbi |
| 39 | Ujalvav | Rural | Ujalvav |
| 40 | Umrala (Ct) | Rural | Umrala |
| 41 | Vadod | Rural | Vadod |
| 42 | Vangadhra | Rural | Vangadhra |
| 43 | Zanzamer | Rural | Zanzamer |
Population of Umrala Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Umrala Taluka has a total population of 86,323 people, consisting of 44,391 males and 41,932 females. There are 16,842 households in the taluka with an average population density of 201 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 16,842 | 13,659 | 3,183 |
| Population Density | 201 / km² | 174 / km² | 738 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 55,993 literate people and 10,386 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,246 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 138 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) | 10,386 | 8,542 | 1,844 |
| Literate Population | 55,993 | 45,014 | 10,979 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,330 | 25,705 | 4,625 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,246 | 7,091 | 1,155 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 138 | 91 | 47 |
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.