Dehgam
Dehgam is a Town and Taluka in Gandhinagar District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Dehgam Block (CD) is 03776. Total area of dehgam taluka is 612 km² including 585.20 km² rural area and 26.99 km² urban area. Dehgam taluka has a population of 2,68,562 peoples, out of which urban population is 42,632 while rural population is 2,25,930. Dehgam has a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Dehgam taluka has a population density of 438.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 53,763 houses in the sub-district, including 8,690 urban houses and 45,073 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.91% population of dehgam taluka is literate, out of which 78.46% males and 60.90% females are literate.
List of Villages in Dehgam Taluka
Dehgam Taluka has a total of 91 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dehgam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ahamadpur | Ahamadpur | Dehgam (6 km) |
2 | Amrajina Muvada | Amrajina Muvada | Dehgam (9 km) |
3 | Anguthala | Anguthala | Dehgam (10 km) |
4 | Antoli | Antoli | Dehgam (17 km) |
5 | Antroli | Aantroli | Dehgam (16 km) |
6 | Arajanjina Muvada | Arajanjina Muvada | Dehgam (17 km) |
7 | Babra | Babra | Talod (15 km) |
8 | Badpur | Badpur | Dehgam (14 km) |
9 | Bahiyel | Bahiyal | Dehgam (15 km) |
10 | Bardoli | Bardoli Kothi | Dehgam (11 km) |
11 | Bariya | Bariya | Dehgam (20 km) |
12 | Bhadroda | Bhadroda | Dehgam (16 km) |
13 | Bilamana | Bilamana | Dehgam (16 km) |
14 | Chamla | Chamla | Ahmadabad (17 km) |
15 | Chekhlapagi | Chekhlapagi | Dehgam (20 km) |
16 | Chiskari | Chiskari | Dehgam (12 km) |
17 | Demaliya | Demaliya | Ahmadabad (18 km) |
18 | Devkaran Na Muvada | Devkaran Na Muvada | Dehgam (17 km) |
19 | Dharisana | Dharisana | Dehgam (12 km) |
20 | Dod | Dod | Dehgam (25 km) |
21 | Dumecha | Dumecha | Dehgam (15 km) |
22 | Ghamij | Ghamij | Dehgam (17 km) |
23 | Halisa | Halisa | Dehgam (12 km) |
24 | Harakhjina Muvada | Harakhjina Muvada | Dehgam (7 km) |
25 | Harsoli | Harsoli | Dehgam (9 km) |
26 | Hathijan | Hathijan | Dehgam (12 km) |
27 | Hilol | Hilol | Dehgam (20 km) |
28 | Hilol Vasna | Hilol Vasna | Dehgam (22 km) |
29 | Isanpur Dodiya | Isanpur Dodiya | Dehgam (15 km) |
30 | Jaliyano Math | Jaliya Math | Dehgam (9 km) |
31 | Jalundra Mota | Jalundra Mota | Ahmadabad (10 km) |
32 | Jindva | Jindva | Dehgam (5 km) |
33 | Jivajini Muvadi | Jivajini Muvadi | Dehgam (11 km) |
34 | Kadadara | Kadadara | Dehgam (11 km) |
35 | Kadjodra | Kadjodra | Dehgam (14 km) |
36 | Kalyanji Na Muvada | Kalyanji Na Muvada | Dehgam (17 km) |
37 | Kamalbandh Vasna | Kamalbandh Vasna | Dehgam (15 km) |
38 | Kanipur | Kanipur | Dehgam (15 km) |
39 | Kantharpur | Kantharpur | Dehgam (17 km) |
40 | Karoli | Karoli | Dehgam (13 km) |
41 | Khadiya | Khadiya Thadakuva | Dehgam (16 km) |
42 | Khanpur | Khanpur | Dehgam (10 km) |
43 | Kodrali | Kodrali | Dehgam (20 km) |
44 | Krishnanagar | Krishnanagar | Dehgam (11 km) |
45 | Lavad | Lavad | Dehgam (5 km) |
46 | Lihoda | Lihoda | Dehgam (9 km) |
47 | Machhang Moti | Machhang Moti | Dehgam (25 km) |
48 | Machhang Nani | Nani Machhang | Dehgam (26 km) |
49 | Mahudiya | N/A | Dehgam (21 km) |
50 | Meghraj Na Muvada | Meghraj Na Muvada | Dehgam (20 km) |
51 | Mirapur | Mirapur | Dehgam (20 km) |
52 | Mirjapur | N/A | Dehgam (23 km) |
53 | Mithana Muvada | Mithana Muvada | Dehgam (14 km) |
54 | Mosampur | Mosampur | Dehgam (7 km) |
55 | Moti Pavthi | Pavthi Moti | Dehgam (28 km) |
56 | Motipura | Motipura | Dehgam (22 km) |
57 | Najupura | Najupura | Dehgam (26 km) |
58 | Nana Jalundra | Jalundra Nana | Dehgam (13 km) |
59 | Nandol | Nandol | Dehgam (5 km) |
60 | Navanagar | Navanagar | Dehgam (15 km) |
61 | Ottampur | Ottampur | Dehgam (16 km) |
62 | Pahadiya | Pahadiya | Dehgam (8 km) |
63 | Palaiya | Palaiya | Dehgam (2 km) |
64 | Pallano Math | Pallano Math | Dehgam (20 km) |
65 | Palundra | Palundra | Dehgam (8 km) |
66 | Pasuniya | Pasuniya | Ahmadabad (19 km) |
67 | Patna Kuva | Patna Kuva | Dehgam (20 km) |
68 | Piplaj | Piplaj | Dehgam (17 km) |
69 | Rakhiyal | Rakhiyal | Dehgam (12 km) |
70 | Ramnagar | Ramnagar | Ahmadabad (15 km) |
71 | Sagdalpur | Sagdalpur | Ahmadabad (13 km) |
72 | Sahebji Na Muvada | Sahebji Na Muvada | Dehgam (17 km) |
73 | Salki | Salki | Ahmadabad (7 km) |
74 | Sambela | N/A | Dehgam (26 km) |
75 | Sametri | Sametri | Dehgam (12 km) |
76 | Sampa | Sampa | Dehgam (7 km) |
77 | Sanoda | Sanoda | Dehgam (6 km) |
78 | Shiyapur | Shiyapura | Dehgam (20 km) |
79 | Shiyavada | Shiyavada | Dehgam (15 km) |
80 | Sujana Muvada | Sujana Muvada | Dehgam (8 km) |
81 | Thadakuva | Thadakuva | Dehgam (18 km) |
82 | Udan | Udan | Dehgam (20 km) |
83 | Vadod | Vadod | Dehgam (23 km) |
84 | Vadvasa | Vadvasa | Dehgam (9 km) |
85 | Vardhana Muvada | Vardhana Muvada | Dehgam (8 km) |
86 | Vasana Chaudhary | Vasana Chaudhary | Dehgam (16 km) |
87 | Vasna Rathod | Vasna Rathod | Dehgam (5 km) |
88 | Vasna Sogthi | Vasna Sogthi | Dehgam (12 km) |
89 | Vatva | Vatva | Dehgam (8 km) |
90 | Velpura | Velpura | Dehgam (16 km) |
91 | Zak | Zank | Dehgam (10 km) |
Population of Dehgam Taluka
The population profile of Dehgam Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dehgam's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,68,562 | 2,25,930 | 42,632 |
Male Population | 1,37,759 | 1,15,791 | 21,968 |
Female Population | 1,30,803 | 1,10,139 | 20,664 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,477 | 30,031 | 5,446 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,882 | 15,933 | 2,949 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,595 | 14,098 | 2,497 |
Literate Population | 1,87,741 | 1,57,304 | 30,437 |
Literate Male Population | 1,08,079 | 91,201 | 16,878 |
Literate Female Population | 79,662 | 66,103 | 13,559 |
Illiterate Population | 80,821 | 68,626 | 12,195 |
Illiterate Male Population | 29,680 | 24,590 | 5,090 |
Illiterate Female Population | 51,141 | 44,036 | 7,105 |
Total Households | 53,763 | 45,073 | 8,690 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dehgam Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 11,390 | 8,515 | 2,875 |
SC Male Population | 5,866 | 4,366 | 1,500 |
SC Female Population | 5,524 | 4,149 | 1,375 |
Total ST Population | 2,594 | 816 | 1,778 |
ST Male Population | 1,330 | 433 | 897 |
ST Female Population | 1,264 | 383 | 881 |
Population Density | 439 / km² | 386 / km² | 1,580 / km² |