Mansa
Mansa 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, the sub-district code of Mansa Block (CD) is 03774. The total area of Mansa Taluka is 369 km², which includes 341.99 km² of rural area and 26.90 km² of urban area. Mansa has a sex ratio of approximately 926 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mansa Taluka
Mansa Taluka has a total of 48 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 Mansa Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajol | Ajol | Mansa (8 km) |
| 2 | Amarapur | Amarapur | Mansa (14 km) |
| 3 | Amarpura | Amarpura Kh | Mansa (10 km) |
| 4 | Ambod | Ambod | Mansa (7 km) |
| 5 | Anodiya | Anodiya | Mansa (28 km) |
| 6 | Badpura | Badpura | Mansa (11 km) |
| 7 | Bapupura | Bapupura | Mansa (5 km) |
| 8 | Bhimpura | Bhimpura M | Mansa (5 km) |
| 9 | Bilodra | Bilodra | Mansa (12 km) |
| 10 | Boru | Boru | Mansa (10 km) |
| 11 | Chadasana | Chadasna | Vijapur (10 km) |
| 12 | Charada | Charada | Mansa (8 km) |
| 13 | Delvad | Delvad | Mansa (12 km) |
| 14 | Delvada | Delvada | Mansa (11 km) |
| 15 | Dhameda | Dhameda | Mansa (5 km) |
| 16 | Dholakuva | Dholakuva | Mansa (4 km) |
| 17 | Fatehpura | Fatehpura | Mansa (2 km) |
| 18 | Galthara | Galthara | Mansa (6 km) |
| 19 | Gulabpura | Gulabpura | Mansa (3 km) |
| 20 | Gunma | N/A | Mansa (17 km) |
| 21 | Harnahoda | Harna Hoda | Mansa (17 km) |
| 22 | Indrapura | Indrapura | Mansa (4 km) |
| 23 | Itadara | Itadra | Mansa (5 km) |
| 24 | Khadat | Khadat | Vijapur (7 km) |
| 25 | Kharna | Kharna | Mansa (9 km) |
| 26 | Khata Amba | Khata Aamba | Mansa (12 km) |
| 27 | Kuvadara | Kunvadara | Mansa (12 km) |
| 28 | Lakroda | Lakroda | Mansa (23 km) |
| 29 | Lodra | Lodra | Mansa (9 km) |
| 30 | Mahudi | Mahudi | Mansa (14 km) |
| 31 | Mandali | Mandali V | Mansa (12 km) |
| 32 | Manekpur Makakhad | Manekpura Makakhad | Mansa (4 km) |
| 33 | Padusma | Padusma | Mansa (10 km) |
| 34 | Paldi Rathod | Paladi Rathod | Mansa (12 km) |
| 35 | Paldi Vyas | Paladi Vyas | Vijapur (11 km) |
| 36 | Parbatpura | Parbatpura | Mansa (5 km) |
| 37 | Parsa | Parsa | Mansa (5 km) |
| 38 | Patanpura | Patanpura | Mansa (30 km) |
| 39 | Pundhara | Pundhara | Vijapur (9 km) |
| 40 | Rajpura | Rajpura | Mansa (5 km) |
| 41 | Rampura | Rampura | Mansa (3 km) |
| 42 | Rangpur | Rangpur | Mansa (20 km) |
| 43 | Ridrol | Ridrol | Mansa (5 km) |
| 44 | Samou | Samou | Mansa (12 km) |
| 45 | Solaiya | Solaiya | Mansa (5 km) |
| 46 | Varsoda | Varsoda | Mansa (14 km) |
| 47 | Veda | Veda | Vijapur (7 km) |
| 48 | Vihar | Vihar | Mansa (13 km) |
Population of Mansa Taluka
The population profile of Mansa 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 Mansa Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,06,567 | 1,76,220 | 30,347 |
| Male Population | 1,07,198 | 91,101 | 16,097 |
| Female Population | 99,369 | 85,119 | 14,250 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,773 | 19,563 | 3,210 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,489 | 10,678 | 1,811 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,284 | 8,885 | 1,399 |
| Literate Population | 1,53,804 | 1,30,707 | 23,097 |
| Literate Male Population | 86,711 | 73,630 | 13,081 |
| Literate Female Population | 67,093 | 57,077 | 10,016 |
| Illiterate Population | 52,763 | 45,513 | 7,250 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,487 | 17,471 | 3,016 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,276 | 28,042 | 4,234 |
| Total Households | 43,603 | 37,145 | 6,458 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mansa Taluka is around 2,06,567 people. This includes 1,07,198 males and 99,369 females. Rural population is about 1,76,220 (91,101 males and 85,119 females), while urban population is nearly 30,347 (16,097 males and 14,250 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,773 of the population, with 12,489 boys and 10,284 girls. Rural areas have 19,563 children, and urban areas have about 3,210 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,53,804 literate people in Mansa Taluka, including 86,711 literate males and 67,093 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,30,707 individuals and urban literacy covers around 23,097 people.
- About 52,763 people in Mansa Taluka are not literate, including 20,487 males and 32,276 females. Rural areas include 45,513 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,250 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 43,603 households, with 37,145 in villages and 6,458 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mansa Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 12,038 | 10,145 | 1,893 |
| SC Male Population | 6,319 | 5,337 | 982 |
| SC Female Population | 5,719 | 4,808 | 911 |
| Total ST Population | 501 | 425 | 76 |
| ST Male Population | 256 | 213 | 43 |
| ST Female Population | 245 | 212 | 33 |
| Population Density | 560 / km² | 515 / km² | 1,128 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mansa Taluka is approximately 12,038 people, including 6,319 males and 5,719 females. Around 10,145 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,893 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mansa Taluka is about 501 people, including 256 males and 245 females. Around 425 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 76 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 560 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 515 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,128 people per sq. km.