Dhrol Taluka - Jamnagar District, Gujarat
Dhrol is an administrative taluka in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Dhrol is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Hadmatiya Jn, while the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 754 km², including 714.51 km² rural area and 39.02 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhrol Taluka
Dhrol Taluka has a total of 42 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 | Bhensdad | Rural | Bhensdad |
| 2 | Bijalka | Rural | Bijalka |
| 3 | Chhalla | Rural | Sanosara |
| 4 | Dangra | Rural | Dangra |
| 5 | Dedakdad | Rural | Dedakdad |
| 6 | Dharampur | Rural | Dharampur |
| 7 | Dhrol | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Gadhada | Rural | Gadhada |
| 9 | Golita | Rural | Golita |
| 10 | Hadatoda | Rural | Hadatoda |
| 11 | Hajamchora | Rural | Hajamchora |
| 12 | Hamapar | Rural | Hamapar |
| 13 | Haripar | Rural | Haripar |
| 14 | Jabida | Rural | Jabida |
| 15 | Jaliya Mansar | Rural | Jaliya Devani |
| 16 | Jayva | Rural | Jayva |
| 17 | Katda | Rural | Katda |
| 18 | Khakhra | Rural | Khakhra |
| 19 | Kharva | Rural | Kharva |
| 20 | Khengarka | Rural | Khengarka |
| 21 | Khijadiya | Rural | Khijadiya |
| 22 | Laiyala | Rural | Laiyala |
| 23 | Latipur | Rural | Latipur |
| 24 | Majoth | Rural | Majoth |
| 25 | Manekpar | Rural | Manekpar |
| 26 | Mavapar | Rural | Mavapar |
| 27 | Modpar | Rural | Modpar |
| 28 | Mota Garediya | Rural | Mota Garediya |
| 29 | Mota Itala | Rural | Mota Itala |
| 30 | Mota Vagudad | Rural | Mota Vagudad |
| 31 | Nana Garediya | Rural | Nana Garediya |
| 32 | Nana Vagudad | Rural | Nana Vagudad |
| 33 | Nathuvadla | Rural | Nathuvadla |
| 34 | Pipartoda | Rural | Pipartoda |
| 35 | Rajpar | Rural | Rajpar |
| 36 | Roziya | Rural | Roziya |
| 37 | Sagaliya | Rural | Sagaliya |
| 38 | Sanosara | Rural | Sanosara |
| 39 | Soyal | Rural | Soyal |
| 40 | Sudhadhuna | Rural | Sudhadhuna |
| 41 | Sumra | Rural | Sumra |
| 42 | Vankiya | Rural | Vankiya |
Population of Dhrol Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Dhrol Taluka has a total population of 79,315 people, consisting of 40,581 males and 38,734 females. There are 15,560 households in the taluka with an average population density of 105 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 15,560 | 10,467 | 5,093 |
| Population Density | 105 / km² | 75 / km² | 663 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 52,884 literate people and 9,215 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,274 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 518 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,215 | 6,112 | 3,103 |
| Literate Population | 52,884 | 34,592 | 18,292 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,431 | 18,840 | 7,591 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,274 | 4,730 | 2,544 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 518 | 86 | 432 |
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.