Talala Taluka - Gir Somnath, Gujarat
Talala 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. Talala is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Chitrawad, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 35.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 980 km², including 970.07 km² rural area and 9.80 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Talala Taluka
Talala Taluka has a total of 98 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 | Abudi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Alavani | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Amblash | Rural | Amblash |
| 4 | Amrutvel | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Anida | Rural | Anida |
| 6 | Ankolvadi | Rural | Ankolvadi |
| 7 | Bakula Dhanej | Rural | Bakula Dhanej |
| 8 | Bamanasa | Rural | Bamanasa |
| 9 | Batheshvar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Bhagatimbi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Bhantha | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Bheriya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Bhimdeval | Rural | Bhimdeval |
| 14 | Bhojde | Rural | Bhojde |
| 15 | Bhuvatirath | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Borvav | Rural | Borvav |
| 17 | Chhodiya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Chitravad | Rural | Chitravad |
| 19 | Chitrod | Rural | Chitrod |
| 20 | Chopatla | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 21 | Dayara Timbi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Dedkadi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Devaliya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 24 | Dhava | Rural | Dhava |
| 25 | Dhramanva | Rural | Dhramanva |
| 26 | Dudhala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 27 | Gabha | Rural | Gabha |
| 28 | Gadhula | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 29 | Galiyawad | Rural | Galiyawad |
| 30 | Ghunsiya | Rural | Ghunsiya |
| 31 | Gola | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 32 | Gundaran | Rural | Gundaran |
| 33 | Hadmatiya | Rural | Hadmatiya |
| 34 | Hiranvel | Rural | Hiranvel |
| 35 | Jamalpara | Rural | Semaliya |
| 36 | Jambuthala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 37 | Janvadla | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 38 | Jasadhar | Rural | Jasadhar |
| 39 | Jasapur | Rural | Jasapur |
| 40 | Javantri | Rural | Javantri |
| 41 | Jepur | Rural | Jepur |
| 42 | Junvaniya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 43 | Kadali | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 44 | Kadvali | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 45 | Kamleshwar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 46 | Kansiya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 47 | Kapuriya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 48 | Karamdadi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 49 | Karamnadajiya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 50 | Kathital | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 51 | Kerambha | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 52 | Khada | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 53 | Khakhravala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 54 | Kheriyavala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 55 | Khirdhar | Rural | Khirdhar |
| 56 | Khodiyar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 57 | Kiloriya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 58 | Kisa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 59 | Kutiya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 60 | Lakadverines | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 61 | Lushala | Rural | Lushala |
| 62 | Madhupur Jambur | Rural | Madhupur Jambur |
| 63 | Maljhinjhva | Rural | Maljhinjhva |
| 64 | Mandorna | Rural | Mandorna |
| 65 | Moruka | Rural | Moruka |
| 66 | Nana Bhilgala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 67 | Nanava | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 68 | Nima | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 69 | Pancholi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 70 | Patariya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 71 | Patasala | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 72 | Pikhor | Rural | Pikhor |
| 73 | Pipalva | Rural | Pipalva |
| 74 | Piparda | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 75 | Ramarechi | Rural | Ramarechi |
| 76 | Rampara | Rural | Rampara |
| 77 | Rasulpura | Rural | Rasulpura |
| 78 | Ratidhar | Rural | Ratidhar |
| 79 | Ravta | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 80 | Raydi | Rural | Raydi |
| 81 | Raydi | Rural | Raydi |
| 82 | Sajiya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 83 | Sandhbeda | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 84 | Sangodra | Rural | Sangodra |
| 85 | Semaliya | Rural | Semaliya |
| 86 | Semarvav | Rural | Semarvav |
| 87 | Shirvan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 88 | Somanisar | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 89 | Surva | Rural | Surva |
| 90 | Talala | Urban | Not applicable |
| 91 | Umrethi | Rural | Umrethi |
| 92 | Umrethi | Rural | Umrethi |
| 93 | Vadala | Rural | Vadala |
| 94 | Vadla | Rural | Vadla |
| 95 | Vadvangada | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 96 | Vansali | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 97 | Virpur | Rural | Virpur |
| 98 | Vithalpur | Rural | Vithalpur |
Population of Talala Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Talala Taluka has a total population of 1,35,731 people, consisting of 69,833 males and 65,898 females. There are 26,193 households in the taluka with an average population density of 139 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,35,731 | 1,14,671 | 21,060 |
| Male Population | 69,833 | 58,815 | 11,018 |
| Female Population | 65,898 | 55,856 | 10,042 |
| Total Households | 26,193 | 21,992 | 4,201 |
| Population Density | 139 / km² | 118 / km² | 2,149 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 91,045 literate people and 15,016 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,451 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,672 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) | 15,016 | 12,928 | 2,088 |
| Literate Population | 91,045 | 74,920 | 16,125 |
| Illiterate Population | 44,686 | 39,751 | 4,935 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,451 | 9,238 | 1,213 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,672 | 5,560 | 2,112 |
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.