Garbada Taluka - Dahod District, Gujarat
Garbada is an administrative taluka in the Dahod district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Garbada is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Dahod, while the nearest airport is Vadodara Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 92.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 258 km², including 258.29 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 989 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Garbada Taluka
Garbada Taluka has a total of 34 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 | Abhlod | Rural | Varjangiya Faliyu |
| 2 | Ambli | Rural | Ambli |
| 3 | Bharsada | Rural | Bharsada |
| 4 | Bhe | Rural | Bhe |
| 5 | Bhutardi | Rural | Bhutardi |
| 6 | Boriyala | Rural | Boriyala |
| 7 | Chandla | Rural | Chandla |
| 8 | Chharchhoda | Rural | Chharchhoda |
| 9 | Dadur | Rural | Dadur |
| 10 | Devdha | Rural | Devdha |
| 11 | Gangarda | Rural | Gangarda |
| 12 | Gangardi | Rural | Gangardi |
| 13 | Garbada | Rural | Nava (Garbada) |
| 14 | Gulbar | Rural | Gulbar |
| 15 | Jambua | Rural | Jambua |
| 16 | Jesawada | Rural | Jesawada |
| 17 | Matwa | Rural | Matwa |
| 18 | Minakyar | Rural | Minakyar |
| 19 | Nadhelav | Rural | Nadhelav |
| 20 | Nalwai | Rural | Nalwai |
| 21 | Nandva | Rural | Nandva |
| 22 | Nelsur | Rural | Nelsur |
| 23 | Nimach | Rural | Nimach |
| 24 | Panchwada | Rural | Panchwada |
| 25 | Pandadi | Rural | Pandadi |
| 26 | Patiya | Rural | Patiya |
| 27 | Patiya Zol | Rural | Patiya Zol |
| 28 | Sahada | Rural | Sahada |
| 29 | Simaliya Bujarg | Rural | Simaliya Bujarg |
| 30 | Tunki Anop | Rural | Tunki Vaju |
| 31 | Tunki Vaju | Rural | Tunki Vaju |
| 32 | Vadva | Rural | Vadva |
| 33 | Vajelav | Rural | Vajelav |
| 34 | Zari Bujarg | Rural | Zari Bujarg |
Population of Garbada Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Garbada Taluka has a total population of 1,98,879 people, consisting of 99,978 males and 98,901 females. There are 29,325 households in the taluka with an average population density of 770 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,98,879 | 1,98,879 | 0 |
| Male Population | 99,978 | 99,978 | 0 |
| Female Population | 98,901 | 98,901 | 0 |
| Total Households | 29,325 | 29,325 | 0 |
| Population Density | 770 / km² | 770 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 85,544 literate people and 42,476 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,561 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,88,596 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 42,476 | 42,476 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 85,544 | 85,544 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,13,335 | 1,13,335 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,561 | 3,561 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,88,596 | 1,88,596 | 0 |
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.