Barwala Taluka - Botad, Gujarat
Barwala is an administrative taluka in the Botad district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Barwala is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhimnath, while the nearest airport is Bhavnagar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 498 km², including 466.29 km² rural area and 32.04 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 926 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Barwala Taluka
Barwala Taluka has a total of 25 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 | Ankevaliya | Rural | Ankevaliya |
| 2 | Barwala | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Bela | Rural | Bela Timbla |
| 4 | Chanchariya | Rural | Chachariya |
| 5 | Chokdi | Rural | Chokdi |
| 6 | Dhadhodar | Rural | Dhadhodar |
| 7 | Kapadiyali | Rural | Kapadiyali |
| 8 | Khadsaliya | Rural | Bhimnath-Zarvaliya |
| 9 | Khambhada | Rural | Khambhada |
| 10 | Khamidana | Rural | Khamidana |
| 11 | Kundal | Rural | Kundal |
| 12 | Nabhoi | Rural | Nabhoi-Pipariya |
| 13 | Navda | Rural | Nava Navda |
| 14 | Pipariya | Rural | Nabhoi-Pipariya |
| 15 | Polarpur | Rural | Polarpur |
| 16 | Rampura | Rural | Rampura |
| 17 | Ranpari | Rural | Ranpari |
| 18 | Refda | Rural | Refda |
| 19 | Rojid | Rural | Rojid |
| 20 | Salangpur | Rural | Salangpur |
| 21 | Shahpur | Rural | Shahpur |
| 22 | Timbla | Rural | Bela Timbla |
| 23 | Vadhela | Rural | Vadhela |
| 24 | Vahiya | Rural | Vahiya |
| 25 | Zarvaliya | Rural | Bhimnath-Zarvaliya |
Population of Barwala Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Barwala Taluka has a total population of 75,986 people, consisting of 39,440 males and 36,546 females. There are 13,615 households in the taluka with an average population density of 152 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,986 | 58,035 | 17,951 |
| Male Population | 39,440 | 30,103 | 9,337 |
| Female Population | 36,546 | 27,932 | 8,614 |
| Total Households | 13,615 | 10,305 | 3,310 |
| Population Density | 152 / km² | 124 / km² | 560 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 45,949 literate people and 10,662 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,324 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 155 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) | 10,662 | 8,470 | 2,192 |
| Literate Population | 45,949 | 34,095 | 11,854 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,037 | 23,940 | 6,097 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,324 | 3,506 | 1,818 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 155 | 141 | 14 |
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.