Dhrol
Dhrol is a Town and Taluka in Jamnagar 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 Dhrol Block (CD) is 03816. The total area of Dhrol Taluka is 754 km², which includes 714.51 km² of rural area and 39.02 km² of urban area. Dhrol has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhrol Taluka
Dhrol Taluka has a total of 41 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 Dhrol Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhensdad | Bhensdad | Dhrol (15 km) |
| 2 | Bijalka | Bijalka | Dhrol (8 km) |
| 3 | Chhalla | Sanosara | Dhrol (18 km) |
| 4 | Dangra | Dangra | Dhrol (28 km) |
| 5 | Dedakdad | Dedakdad | Dhrol (15 km) |
| 6 | Dharampur | Dharampur | Dhrol (17 km) |
| 7 | Gadhada | Gadhada | Dhrol (12 km) |
| 8 | Golita | Golita | Dhrol (30 km) |
| 9 | Hadatoda | Hadatoda | Dhrol (11 km) |
| 10 | Hajamchora | Hajamchora | Dhrol (15 km) |
| 11 | Hamapar | Hamapar | Dhrol (12 km) |
| 12 | Haripar | Haripar | Dhrol (4 km) |
| 13 | Jabida | Jabida | Dhrol (13 km) |
| 14 | Jaliya Mansar | Jaliya Devani | Dhrol (16 km) |
| 15 | Jayva | Jayva | Dhrol (7 km) |
| 16 | Katda | Katda | Dhrol (23 km) |
| 17 | Khakhra | Khakhra | Dhrol (32 km) |
| 18 | Kharva | Kharva | Dhrol (3 km) |
| 19 | Khengarka | Khengarka | Dhrol (21 km) |
| 20 | Khijadiya | Khijadiya | Dhrol (18 km) |
| 21 | Laiyala | Laiyala | Dhrol (10 km) |
| 22 | Latipur | Latipur | Dhrol (15 km) |
| 23 | Majoth | Majoth | Dhrol (15 km) |
| 24 | Manekpar | Manekpar | Dhrol (6 km) |
| 25 | Mavapar | Mavapar | Dhrol (5 km) |
| 26 | Modpar | Modpar | Dhrol (21 km) |
| 27 | Mota Garediya | Mota Garediya | Dhrol (5 km) |
| 28 | Mota Itala | Mota Itala | Dhrol (10 km) |
| 29 | Mota Vagudad | Mota Vagudad | Dhrol (10 km) |
| 30 | Nana Garediya | Nana Garediya | Dhrol (5 km) |
| 31 | Nana Vagudad | Nana Vagudad | Dhrol (7 km) |
| 32 | Nathuvadla | Nathuvadla | Dhrol (10 km) |
| 33 | Pipartoda | Pipartoda | Dhrol (20 km) |
| 34 | Rajpar | Rajpar | Dhrol (14 km) |
| 35 | Roziya | Roziya | Dhrol (14 km) |
| 36 | Sagaliya | Sagaliya | Dhrol (15 km) |
| 37 | Sanosara | Sanosara | Dhrol (17 km) |
| 38 | Soyal | Soyal | Dhrol (6 km) |
| 39 | Sudhadhuna | Sudhadhuna | Dhrol (14 km) |
| 40 | Sumra | Sumra | Dhrol (17 km) |
| 41 | Vankiya | Vankiya | Dhrol (3 km) |
Population of Dhrol Taluka
The population profile of Dhrol 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 Dhrol 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 | 79,315 | 53,432 | 25,883 |
| Male Population | 40,581 | 27,377 | 13,204 |
| Female Population | 38,734 | 26,055 | 12,679 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,215 | 6,112 | 3,103 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,905 | 3,275 | 1,630 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,310 | 2,837 | 1,473 |
| Literate Population | 52,884 | 34,592 | 18,292 |
| Literate Male Population | 29,463 | 19,457 | 10,006 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,421 | 15,135 | 8,286 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,431 | 18,840 | 7,591 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,118 | 7,920 | 3,198 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,313 | 10,920 | 4,393 |
| Total Households | 15,560 | 10,467 | 5,093 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dhrol Taluka is around 79,315 people. This includes 40,581 males and 38,734 females. Rural population is about 53,432 (27,377 males and 26,055 females), while urban population is nearly 25,883 (13,204 males and 12,679 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,215 of the population, with 4,905 boys and 4,310 girls. Rural areas have 6,112 children, and urban areas have about 3,103 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 52,884 literate people in Dhrol Taluka, including 29,463 literate males and 23,421 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 34,592 individuals and urban literacy covers around 18,292 people.
- About 26,431 people in Dhrol Taluka are not literate, including 11,118 males and 15,313 females. Rural areas include 18,840 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,591 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,560 households, with 10,467 in villages and 5,093 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhrol 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 | 7,274 | 4,730 | 2,544 |
| SC Male Population | 3,745 | 2,435 | 1,310 |
| SC Female Population | 3,529 | 2,295 | 1,234 |
| Total ST Population | 518 | 86 | 432 |
| ST Male Population | 271 | 52 | 219 |
| ST Female Population | 247 | 34 | 213 |
| Population Density | 105 / km² | 75 / km² | 663 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhrol Taluka is approximately 7,274 people, including 3,745 males and 3,529 females. Around 4,730 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,544 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhrol Taluka is about 518 people, including 271 males and 247 females. Around 86 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 432 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 105 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 75 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 663 people per sq. km.