Kalavad
Kalavad 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 information the sub-district code of Kalavad Block (CD) is 03817. Total area of kalavad taluka is 1,634 km² including 1,597.83 km² rural area and 35.89 km² urban area. Kalavad taluka has a population of 1,39,729 peoples, out of which urban population is 28,314 while rural population is 1,11,415. Kalavad has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females for every 1,000 males. Kalavad taluka has a population density of 85.53 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 29,584 houses in the sub-district, including 5,959 urban houses and 23,625 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.07% population of kalavad taluka is literate, out of which 72.27% males and 59.67% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kalavad Taluka
Kalavad Taluka has a total of 97 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 Kalavad Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Anandpar | Anandpar | Kalavad (21 km) |
2 | Arala | Arala | Kalavad (14 km) |
3 | Balambhadi | Balambhadi | Kalavad (7 km) |
4 | Bamangam | Bamangam | Kalavad (20 km) |
5 | Banga | Banga | Kalavad (18 km) |
6 | Bava Khakhariya | Bava Khakhariya | Kalavad (5 km) |
7 | Bediya | Bediya | Kalavad (22 km) |
8 | Beraja | Beraja | Kalavad (20 km) |
9 | Bhagat Khijadiya | Bhagat Khijadiya | Kalavad (16 km) |
10 | Bhangda | Bhangda | Kalavad (20 km) |
11 | Bhavabhi Khijadiya | Bhavabhi Khijadiya | Kalavad (30 km) |
12 | Bhayu Khakhariya | Bhayu Khakhariya | Kalavad (5 km) |
13 | Bhimanugam | Bhimanugam | Kalavad (9 km) |
14 | Bodi | Bodi | Kalavad (21 km) |
15 | Chapra | Chapra | Kalavad (9 km) |
16 | Chela Bedi | Chela Bedi | Kalavad (25 km) |
17 | Chhatar | Chhatar | Kalavad (20 km) |
18 | Dangarvada | Dangarvada | Gondal (24 km) |
19 | Davli | Nani Bhagedi | Kalavad (17 km) |
20 | Deri | Deri | Kalavad (26 km) |
21 | Dhedh Khijadiya | N/A | Kalavad (5 km) |
22 | Dhundhoraji | Dhundhoraji | Kalavad (30 km) |
23 | Dudhala | Dudhala | Kalavad (22 km) |
24 | Dungrani Devaliya | Dungrani Devaliya | Jamnagar (23 km) |
25 | Fagas | Fagas | Kalavad (16 km) |
26 | Galpadar | Galpadar | Kalavad (22 km) |
27 | Golaniya | Golaniya | Kalavad (15 km) |
28 | Gunda | Gunda | Kalavad (30 km) |
29 | Hansthal | Hansthal | Kalavad (26 km) |
30 | Haripar | Haripar Khandhera | Kalavad (9 km) |
31 | Jalansar | Jalansar | Kalavad (9 km) |
32 | Jamvali | Jamvali | Kalavad (13 km) |
33 | Jashapar | Jashapar | Kalavad (3 km) |
34 | Jivapar | Jivapar | Kalavad (4 km) |
35 | Juvanpar | Juvanpur | Kalavad (18 km) |
36 | Kalmeghada | Kalmeghada | Gondal (26 km) |
37 | Khad Dhoraji | Khad Dhoraji | Kalavad (20 km) |
38 | Khan Kotda | Khan Kotda | Kalavad (22 km) |
39 | Khandhera | Khandhera | Kalavad (12 km) |
40 | Kharedi | Kharedi | Kalavad (24 km) |
41 | Khimani Sanosara | Khimani Sanosara | Kalavad (8 km) |
42 | Kotha Bhadukiya | Kotha Bhadukiya | Kalavad (11 km) |
43 | Labukiya Bhadukiya | Labukiya Bhadukiya | Kalavad (13 km) |
44 | Laloi | Laloi | Kalavad (20 km) |
45 | Machhalivad | Machhalivad | Kalavad (8 km) |
46 | Machharda | Machharda | Kalavad (20 km) |
47 | Makaji Meghpar | Makaji Meghpar | Kalavad (25 km) |
48 | Makha Karod | Makha Karod | Kalavad (26 km) |
49 | Makrani Sanosara | Makrani Sanosara | Kalavad (8 km) |
50 | Metiya | Deri | Kalavad (28 km) |
51 | Mevasa | Mevasa Haripar | Kalavad (34 km) |
52 | Moridad | Moridad | Gondal (25 km) |
53 | Morvadi | Morvadi | Kalavad (12 km) |
54 | Mota Bhadukiya | Mota Bhadukiya | Rajkot (6 km) |
55 | Mota Panchdevda | Mota Panchdevda | Kalavad (21 km) |
56 | Mota Vadala | Mota Vadala | Kalavad (15 km) |
57 | Moti Bhagedi | Moti Bhagedi | Kalavad (17 km) |
58 | Moti Matli | Moti Matli | Kalavad (20 km) |
59 | Moti Nagajar | Moti Nagajar | Kalavad (17 km) |
60 | Moti Vavdi | Moti Vavdi | Kalavad (25 km) |
61 | Mulila | Mulila | Kalavad (11 km) |
62 | Nagpur | Nagpur | Kalavad (15 km) |
63 | Nana Badanpar | Nana Badanpar | Kalavad (7 km) |
64 | Nana Panchdevda | Nana Panchdevda | Kalavad (23 km) |
65 | Nana Vadala | Nana Vadala | Kalavad (26 km) |
66 | Nani Bhagedi | Nani Bhagedi | Kalavad (14 km) |
67 | Nani Bhalsan | Nani Bhalsan | Kalavad (19 km) |
68 | Nani Nagajar | Nani Nagajar | Kalavad (18 km) |
69 | Nani Vavdi | Nani Vavdi | Kalavad (6 km) |
70 | Napaniya Khijadiya | Napaniya Khijadiya | Jamnagar (10 km) |
71 | Navagam | Navagam | Kalavad (25 km) |
72 | Navania Khakhariya | Navania Khakhariya | Kalavad (8 km) |
73 | Nikava | Nikava | Kalavad (17 km) |
74 | Pata Meghpar | Pata Meghpar | Kalavad (22 km) |
75 | Pipaliya | Pipaliya Dhandhaliya | Kalavad (23 km) |
76 | Pipar | Pipar | Kalavad (16 km) |
77 | Pithadiya | Pithadiya | Kalavad (20 km) |
78 | Prabhuji Pipaliya | N/A | Kalavad (5 km) |
79 | Rajda | Rajda | Kalavad (15 km) |
80 | Rajsthali | Rajsthali | Kalavad (9 km) |
81 | Rampar | Rampar | Kalavad (35 km) |
82 | Ravashiya | Ravashiya | Kalavad (32 km) |
83 | Rinari | Rinari | Kalavad (11 km) |
84 | Sanala | Sanala | Kalavad (5 km) |
85 | Sarapadar | Sarapadar | Kalavad (22 km) |
86 | Sarvaniya | Sarvaniya | Kalavad (3 km) |
87 | Sarvaniya Hakumati | Sarvaniya Hakumati | Kalavad (27 km) |
88 | Satiya | Satiya | Kalavad (11 km) |
89 | Savli | Savli | Kalavad (13 km) |
90 | Shishang | Shishang | Kalavad (12 km) |
91 | Sortha | Sortha | Kalavad (12 km) |
92 | Toda | Toda | Kalavad (17 km) |
93 | Umrala | Umrala | Kalavad (30 km) |
94 | Vazir Khakhariya | Vazir Khakhariya | Kalavad (14 km) |
95 | Vibhaniya | Vibhaniya | Kalavad (27 km) |
96 | Virvav | Virvav | Kalavad (7 km) |
97 | Vodisang | Vodisang | Kalavad (9 km) |
Population of Kalavad Taluka
The population profile of Kalavad 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 Kalavad's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,39,729 | 1,11,415 | 28,314 |
Male Population | 70,977 | 56,267 | 14,710 |
Female Population | 68,752 | 55,148 | 13,604 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,946 | 11,555 | 3,391 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,992 | 6,207 | 1,785 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,954 | 5,348 | 1,606 |
Literate Population | 92,318 | 72,251 | 20,067 |
Literate Male Population | 51,294 | 40,160 | 11,134 |
Literate Female Population | 41,024 | 32,091 | 8,933 |
Illiterate Population | 47,411 | 39,164 | 8,247 |
Illiterate Male Population | 19,683 | 16,107 | 3,576 |
Illiterate Female Population | 27,728 | 23,057 | 4,671 |
Total Households | 29,584 | 23,625 | 5,959 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kalavad Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 15,828 | 13,130 | 2,698 |
SC Male Population | 8,089 | 6,700 | 1,389 |
SC Female Population | 7,739 | 6,430 | 1,309 |
Total ST Population | 1,763 | 1,211 | 552 |
ST Male Population | 935 | 649 | 286 |
ST Female Population | 828 | 562 | 266 |
Population Density | 86 / km² | 70 / km² | 789 / km² |