Jodiya Taluka - Jamnagar, Gujarat
Jodiya 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. Jodiya is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Dahinsara Jn, while the nearest airport is Kandla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,471 km², including 1,470.76 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 972 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jodiya Taluka
Jodiya Taluka has a total of 37 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 | Ambala | Rural | Ambala |
| 2 | Anada | Rural | Anada |
| 3 | Badanpar (Jodiya) | Rural | Badanpar (Jodiya) |
| 4 | Balachadi | Rural | Balachadi |
| 5 | Balambha | Rural | Balambha |
| 6 | Baradi | Rural | Baradi |
| 7 | Beraja | Rural | Beraja |
| 8 | Bhadra | Rural | Bhadra |
| 9 | Bhimkata | Rural | Bhimkata |
| 10 | Bodka | Rural | Bodka |
| 11 | Dudhai | Rural | Dudhai |
| 12 | Hadiyana | Rural | Hadiyana |
| 13 | Jamsar | Rural | Jamsar |
| 14 | Jasapar | Rural | Jasapar |
| 15 | Jiragadh | Rural | Jiragadh |
| 16 | Jodiya | Rural | Laxmipara |
| 17 | Keshiya | Rural | Keshiya |
| 18 | Khiri | Rural | Khiri |
| 19 | Kothariya | Rural | Kothariya |
| 20 | Kunad | Rural | Kunad |
| 21 | Lakhtar | Rural | Lakhtar |
| 22 | Limbuda | Rural | Limbuda |
| 23 | Madhapar | Rural | Madhapar |
| 24 | Manamora | Rural | Manamora |
| 25 | Manpar | Rural | Manpar |
| 26 | Mavnugam | Rural | Mavnugam |
| 27 | Meghpar | Rural | Meghpar |
| 28 | Morana | Rural | Morana |
| 29 | Nesda | Rural | Nesda |
| 30 | Padana | Rural | Padana |
| 31 | Pithad | Rural | Pithad |
| 32 | Ranjitpar | Rural | Ranjitpar |
| 33 | Rasnal | Rural | Rasnal |
| 34 | Sampar | Rural | Sampar |
| 35 | Tarana | Rural | Tarana |
| 36 | Timbdi | Rural | Timbdi |
| 37 | Vavdi | Rural | Vavdi |
Population of Jodiya Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Jodiya Taluka has a total population of 85,958 people, consisting of 43,582 males and 42,376 females. There are 17,986 households in the taluka with an average population density of 58 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85,958 | 85,958 | 0 |
| Male Population | 43,582 | 43,582 | 0 |
| Female Population | 42,376 | 42,376 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,986 | 17,986 | 0 |
| Population Density | 58 / km² | 58 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 54,527 literate people and 9,784 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,698 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 271 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) | 9,784 | 9,784 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 54,527 | 54,527 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,431 | 31,431 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,698 | 6,698 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 271 | 271 | 0 |
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.