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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 961 km², including 925.82 km² of rural area and 35.26 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 963 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 | Kantoliya |
| 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
According to the 2011 Census, Bhanvad Taluka had a total population of 1,25,561 people living in 25,361 households. The population comprised 63,980 males and 61,581 females, with an average population density of 131 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Bhanvad Taluka had 76,266 literate people and 16,378 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 8,732 and 7,671 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.