Bhanvad Taluka - Devbhumi Dwarka, Gujarat
Bhanvad is an administrative taluka in the Devbhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhanvad is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhanvad, while the nearest airport is Porbandar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 961 km², including 925.82 km² rural area and 35.26 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 962 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhanvad Taluka
Bhanvad Taluka has a total of 97 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 | Abhpara Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Ambaliyara | Rural | Ambaliyara |
| 3 | Ambardi | Rural | Ambardi |
| 4 | Amrachhella | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Bado Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Baradi Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Bari Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Baritalav Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Bataliyo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Bhanvad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Bharadi Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Bharatpur | Rural | Bharatpur |
| 13 | Bhavaneshvar | Rural | Bhavaneshvar |
| 14 | Bhenakvad | Rural | Bhenakvad |
| 15 | Bhoriya | Rural | Bhoria |
| 16 | Bodki | Rural | Bodki |
| 17 | Chandvad | Rural | Chandvad |
| 18 | Chhapiyo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Chokhanda | Rural | Chokhanda |
| 20 | Danderi Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Dandra Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Dharagar | Rural | Dharagar |
| 23 | Dhebar | Rural | Dhebar |
| 24 | Dhedhakhuna Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Dhedhio Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 26 | Dhola Dhuna Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Dhramni Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 28 | Dudhala | Rural | Dudhala |
| 29 | Fatepur | Rural | Fatehpur |
| 30 | Fotdi | Rural | Bhoria |
| 31 | Fuljhar Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 32 | Gadu | Rural | Gadu |
| 33 | Gali Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 34 | Ghumli | Rural | Ghumli |
| 35 | Gulabsagar Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 36 | Gunda | Rural | Gunda |
| 37 | Gundla | Rural | Gundla |
| 38 | Hathla | Rural | Hathla |
| 39 | Jambusar | Rural | Jambusar |
| 40 | Jampar | Rural | Jampar |
| 41 | Jasapar | Rural | Jasapar |
| 42 | Jharera | Rural | Jharera |
| 43 | Jogra | Rural | Jogra |
| 44 | Kabarka | Rural | Kabarka |
| 45 | Kalyanpar | Rural | Kalyanpar |
| 46 | Kansaliyo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 47 | Kantoliya | Rural | Renta Kalavad |
| 48 | Kapurdi Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 49 | Karanjvaro | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Kasvirdo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 51 | Kathano Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 52 | Kathiyani Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 53 | Katkola | Rural | Katkola |
| 54 | Khatariyo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 55 | Kheral | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 56 | Khodiyar Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 57 | Khunano Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 58 | Killeshwar Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 59 | Krushnagadh | Rural | Krushnagadh |
| 60 | Manpar | Rural | Manpar |
| 61 | Mevasa | Rural | Mevasa |
| 62 | Modpar | Rural | Modpar |
| 63 | Mokhana | Rural | Mokhana |
| 64 | Moradiyo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 65 | Morjhar | Rural | Morjhar |
| 66 | Mota Kalavad | Rural | Mota Kalavad |
| 67 | Navagam | Rural | Navagam |
| 68 | Pachhatar | Rural | Pachhatar |
| 69 | Pachhatardi | Rural | Pachhatardi |
| 70 | Ranasar Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 71 | Ranivav Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 72 | Ranpar | Rural | Ranpar |
| 73 | Ranparda | Rural | Ranparda |
| 74 | Ravno Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 75 | Renta Kalavad | Rural | Renta Kalavad |
| 76 | Rojhda | Rural | Rojhda |
| 77 | Rojhivada | Rural | Jam Rojivada |
| 78 | Rupamora | Rural | Rupamora |
| 79 | Sai Devaliya | Rural | Sai Devaliya |
| 80 | Sajadiyali | Rural | Sajadiyali |
| 81 | Sakroja | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 82 | Sanakhala | Rural | Sanakhala |
| 83 | Satsagar Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 84 | Savarkundla | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 85 | Sevak Devaliya | Rural | Sevak Devaliya |
| 86 | Shedhakhai | Rural | Shedhakhai |
| 87 | Shiva | Rural | Shiva |
| 88 | Son Kansari Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 89 | Suvardo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 90 | Tadi Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 91 | Thar Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 92 | Timbdi | Rural | Timbdi |
| 93 | Vagadiyo Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 94 | Vanavad | Rural | Vanavad |
| 95 | Verad | Rural | Verad |
| 96 | Vi Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 97 | Vijaypur | Rural | Vijaypur |
Population of Bhanvad Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Bhanvad Taluka has a total population of 1,25,561 people, consisting of 63,980 males and 61,581 females. There are 25,361 households in the taluka with an average population density of 131 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,25,561 | 1,03,419 | 22,142 |
| Male Population | 63,980 | 52,656 | 11,324 |
| Female Population | 61,581 | 50,763 | 10,818 |
| Total Households | 25,361 | 20,371 | 4,990 |
| Population Density | 131 / km² | 112 / km² | 628 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 76,266 literate people and 16,378 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,732 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,671 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) | 16,378 | 13,742 | 2,636 |
| Literate Population | 76,266 | 60,441 | 15,825 |
| Illiterate Population | 49,295 | 42,978 | 6,317 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,732 | 6,782 | 1,950 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,671 | 7,374 | 297 |
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.