Dhrol Taluka - Jamnagar, Gujarat
Dhrol is an administrative taluka in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 754 km², including 714.51 km² of rural area and 39.02 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Dhrol Taluka had a total population of 79,315 people living in 15,560 households. The population comprised 40,581 males and 38,734 females, with an average population density of 105 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | 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 |
Dhrol Taluka had 52,884 literate people and 9,215 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 7,274 and 518 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | 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.