Patan-Veraval Taluka - Gir Somnath, Gujarat
Patan-Veraval is an administrative taluka in the Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Patan-Veraval is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Savni, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 365 km², including 320.08 km² rural area and 45.07 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Patan-Veraval Taluka
Patan-Veraval Taluka has a total of 53 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 | Adri | Rural | Adri |
| 2 | Ajotha | Rural | Ajotha |
| 3 | Ambaliyala | Rural | Ambaliyala |
| 4 | Badalpara | Rural | Badalpara |
| 5 | Bhalpara (Ct) | Rural | Bhalpara (Part) |
| 6 | Bherala | Rural | Bherala |
| 7 | Bhetali | Rural | Bhetali |
| 8 | Bij | Rural | Bij |
| 9 | Bolas | Rural | Bolas |
| 10 | Chamoda | Rural | Chamoda |
| 11 | Chanduvav | Rural | Chanduvav |
| 12 | Chhapri | Rural | Chhapri |
| 13 | Chhatroda | Rural | Chhatroda |
| 14 | Dabhor | Rural | Dabhor |
| 15 | Dari | Rural | Dari |
| 16 | Deda | Rural | Deda |
| 17 | Govindpara | Rural | Govindpara |
| 18 | Gunvantpur | Rural | Gunvantpur |
| 19 | Hasnavadar | Rural | Hasnavadar |
| 20 | Inaj | Rural | Inaj |
| 21 | Indroi | Rural | Indroi |
| 22 | Ishvariya | Rural | Ishvariya |
| 23 | Kajli | Rural | Kajli |
| 24 | Khandheri | Rural | Khandheri |
| 25 | Kherali | Rural | Kherali |
| 26 | Kindarva | Rural | Kindarva |
| 27 | Kodidara | Rural | Kodidara |
| 28 | Kukras | Rural | Kukras |
| 29 | Lumbha | Rural | Lumbha |
| 30 | Malondha | Rural | Malondha |
| 31 | Mandor | Rural | Mandor |
| 32 | Mathasuriya | Rural | Mathasuriya |
| 33 | Meghpur | Rural | Meghpur |
| 34 | Mithapur | Rural | Mithapur |
| 35 | Moraj | Rural | Moraj |
| 36 | Nakhada | Rural | Nakhada |
| 37 | Navadra | Rural | Navadra |
| 38 | Navapara | Rural | Navapara |
| 39 | Paldi | Rural | Paldi |
| 40 | Pandva | Rural | Pandva |
| 41 | Rampara | Rural | Rampara |
| 42 | Sarasva | Rural | Sarasva |
| 43 | Savni | Rural | Savni |
| 44 | Sidokar | Rural | Sidokar |
| 45 | Simar | Rural | Simar |
| 46 | Sonariya | Rural | Sonariya |
| 47 | Supasi | Rural | Supasi |
| 48 | Tantivela | Rural | Tantivela |
| 49 | Ukadiya | Rural | Ukadiya |
| 50 | Umba | Rural | Umba |
| 51 | Umrala | Rural | Umrala |
| 52 | Vadodra Dodiya | Rural | Vadodra Dodiya |
| 53 | Vavdi Adri | Rural | Vavdi Adri |
Population of Patan-Veraval Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Patan-Veraval Taluka has a total population of 3,22,492 people, consisting of 1,64,466 males and 1,58,026 females. There are 56,757 households in the taluka with an average population density of 883 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,22,492 | 1,36,695 | 1,85,797 |
| Male Population | 1,64,466 | 69,903 | 94,563 |
| Female Population | 1,58,026 | 66,792 | 91,234 |
| Total Households | 56,757 | 22,841 | 33,916 |
| Population Density | 883 / km² | 427 / km² | 4,122 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,10,329 literate people and 39,228 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 26,790 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,798 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) | 39,228 | 16,941 | 22,287 |
| Literate Population | 2,10,329 | 85,265 | 1,25,064 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,12,163 | 51,430 | 60,733 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 26,790 | 17,357 | 9,433 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,798 | 2,802 | 2,996 |
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.