Kalavad Taluka - Jamnagar, Gujarat
Kalavad 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. Kalavad is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Jaliya Devani, while the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 35.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,634 km², including 1,597.83 km² rural area and 35.89 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 968 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kalavad Taluka
Kalavad Taluka has a total of 99 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 | Anandpar | Rural | Anandpar |
| 2 | Arala | Rural | Arala |
| 3 | Balambhadi | Rural | Balambhadi |
| 4 | Bamangam | Rural | Bamangam |
| 5 | Banga | Rural | Banga |
| 6 | Bava Khakhariya | Rural | Bava Khakhariya |
| 7 | Bediya | Rural | Bediya |
| 8 | Beraja | Rural | Beraja |
| 9 | Bhagat Khijadiya | Rural | Bhagat Khijadiya |
| 10 | Bhangda | Rural | Bhangda |
| 11 | Bhavabhi Khijadiya | Rural | Bhavabhi Khijadiya |
| 12 | Bhayu Khakhariya | Rural | Bhayu Khakhariya |
| 13 | Bhimanugam | Rural | Bhimanugam |
| 14 | Bodi | Rural | Bodi |
| 15 | Chapra | Rural | Chapra |
| 16 | Chela Bedi | Rural | Chela Bedi |
| 17 | Chhatar | Rural | Chhatar |
| 18 | Dangarvada | Rural | Dangarvada |
| 19 | Davli | Rural | Nani Bhagedi |
| 20 | Deri | Rural | Deri |
| 21 | Dhedh Khijadiya | Rural | Khijadia Manvar |
| 22 | Dhundhoraji | Rural | Dhundhoraji |
| 23 | Dudhala | Rural | Laxmipur |
| 24 | Dungrani Devaliya | Rural | Dungrani Devaliya |
| 25 | Fagas | Rural | Fagas |
| 26 | Galpadar | Rural | Galpadar |
| 27 | Golaniya | Rural | Golaniya |
| 28 | Gunda | Rural | Gunda |
| 29 | Hansthal | Rural | Hansthal |
| 30 | Haripar (Khandhera) | Rural | Haripar (Khandhera) |
| 31 | Haripar (Mevasa) | Rural | Haripar (Mevasa) |
| 32 | Jalansar | Rural | Jalansar |
| 33 | Jamvali | Rural | Jamvali |
| 34 | Jashapar | Rural | Jashapar |
| 35 | Jivapar | Rural | Jivapar |
| 36 | Juvanpar | Rural | Juvanpur |
| 37 | Kalavad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 38 | Kalmeghada | Rural | Kalmeghada |
| 39 | Khad Dhoraji | Rural | Khad Dhoraji |
| 40 | Khan Kotda | Rural | Khan Kotda |
| 41 | Khandhera | Rural | Khandhera |
| 42 | Kharedi | Rural | Kharedi |
| 43 | Khimani Sanosara | Rural | Khimani Sanosara |
| 44 | Kotha Bhadukiya | Rural | Kotha Bhadukiya |
| 45 | Labukiya Bhadukiya | Rural | Labukiya Bhadukiya |
| 46 | Laloi | Rural | Laloi |
| 47 | Machhalivad | Rural | Machhalivad |
| 48 | Machharda | Rural | Machharda |
| 49 | Makaji Meghpar | Rural | Makaji Meghpar |
| 50 | Makha Karod | Rural | Makha Karod |
| 51 | Makrani Sanosara | Rural | Makrani Sanosara |
| 52 | Metiya | Rural | Deri |
| 53 | Mevasa (Haripar) | Rural | Mevasa (Haripar) |
| 54 | Moridad | Rural | Moridad |
| 55 | Morvadi | Rural | Morvadi |
| 56 | Mota Bhadukiya | Rural | Mota Bhadukiya |
| 57 | Mota Panchdevda | Rural | Mota Panchdevda |
| 58 | Mota Vadala | Rural | Mota Vadala |
| 59 | Moti Bhagedi | Rural | Moti Bhagedi |
| 60 | Moti Matli | Rural | Moti Matli |
| 61 | Moti Nagajar | Rural | Moti Nagajar |
| 62 | Moti Vavdi | Rural | Moti Vavdi |
| 63 | Mulila | Rural | Mulila |
| 64 | Nagpur | Rural | Nagpur |
| 65 | Nana Badanpar | Rural | Nana Badanpar |
| 66 | Nana Panchdevda | Rural | Nana Panchdevda |
| 67 | Nana Vadala | Rural | Nana Vadala |
| 68 | Nani Bhagedi | Rural | Nani Bhagedi |
| 69 | Nani Bhalsan | Rural | Nani Bhalsan |
| 70 | Nani Nagajar | Rural | Nani Nagajar |
| 71 | Nani Vavdi | Rural | Nani Vavdi |
| 72 | Napaniya Khijadiya | Rural | Napaniya Khijadiya |
| 73 | Navagam | Rural | Navagam |
| 74 | Navania Khakhariya | Rural | Navania Khakhariya |
| 75 | Nikava | Rural | Nikava |
| 76 | Pata Meghpar | Rural | Pata Meghpar |
| 77 | Pipaliya (Dhandhaliya) | Rural | Pipaliya (Dhandhaliya) |
| 78 | Pipar | Rural | Pipar |
| 79 | Pithadiya | Rural | Pithadpur |
| 80 | Prabhuji Pipaliya | Rural | Pipalia Prabhuji |
| 81 | Rajda | Rural | Rajda |
| 82 | Rajsthali | Rural | Rajsthali |
| 83 | Rampar | Rural | Rampar |
| 84 | Ravashiya | Rural | Ravashiya |
| 85 | Rinari | Rural | Rinari |
| 86 | Sanala | Rural | Sanala |
| 87 | Sarapadar | Rural | Sarapadar |
| 88 | Sarvaniya | Rural | Sarvaniya |
| 89 | Sarvaniya Hakumati | Rural | Sarvaniya Hakumati |
| 90 | Satiya | Rural | Satiya |
| 91 | Savli | Rural | Savli |
| 92 | Shishang | Rural | Shishang |
| 93 | Sortha | Rural | Sortha |
| 94 | Toda | Rural | Toda |
| 95 | Umrala | Rural | Umrala |
| 96 | Vazir Khakhariya | Rural | Vazir Khakhariya |
| 97 | Vibhaniya | Rural | Vibhaniya |
| 98 | Virvav | Rural | Virvav |
| 99 | Vodisang | Rural | Vodisang |
Population of Kalavad Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kalavad Taluka has a total population of 1,39,729 people, consisting of 70,977 males and 68,752 females. There are 29,584 households in the taluka with an average population density of 86 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Households | 29,584 | 23,625 | 5,959 |
| Population Density | 86 / km² | 70 / km² | 789 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 92,318 literate people and 14,946 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,828 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,763 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) | 14,946 | 11,555 | 3,391 |
| Literate Population | 92,318 | 72,251 | 20,067 |
| Illiterate Population | 47,411 | 39,164 | 8,247 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,828 | 13,130 | 2,698 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,763 | 1,211 | 552 |
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.