Khambhalia
Khambhalia 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 Khambhalia Block (CD) is 03813. Total area of khambhalia taluka is 1,725 km² including 1,694.37 km² rural area and 30.40 km² urban area. Khambhalia taluka has a population of 2,68,062 peoples, out of which urban population is 88,443 while rural population is 1,79,619. Khambhalia has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females for every 1,000 males. Khambhalia taluka has a population density of 155.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 49,081 houses in the sub-district, including 15,943 urban houses and 33,138 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 58.58% population of khambhalia taluka is literate, out of which 67.21% males and 49.29% females are literate.
List of Villages in Khambhalia Taluka
Khambhalia Taluka has a total of 85 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 Khambhalia Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ajad Tapu | Nana Ashota | Salaya (18 km) |
2 | Ambardi | Ambardi | Khambhalia (20 km) |
3 | Bajana | Bajana | Khambhalia (14 km) |
4 | Beh | Beh | Khambhalia (30 km) |
5 | Beraja | Beraja | Khambhalia (32 km) |
6 | Bhadthar | Bhadthar | Khambhalia (19 km) |
7 | Bhandariya | Bhandariya | Bhanvad (19 km) |
8 | Bhankhokhari | Bhankhokhari | Khambhalia (14 km) |
9 | Bhara Beraja | Bhara Beraja | Khambhalia (21 km) |
10 | Bharana | Bharana | Khambhalia (23 km) |
11 | Bhatel | Bhatel | Khambhalia (19 km) |
12 | Bhatgam | Bhatgam | Khambhalia (8 km) |
13 | Bhinda | Bhinda | Khambhalia (19 km) |
14 | Charbara | Vachlabara | Salaya (12 km) |
15 | Chudeshvar | Chudeshvar | Salaya (9 km) |
16 | Danta | Danta | Khambhalia (10 km) |
17 | Datrana | Datrana | Khambhalia (27 km) |
18 | Devaliya | Ambardi Devaliya | Khambhalia (16 km) |
19 | Dhandhusar | Dhandhusar | Khambhalia (22 km) |
20 | Dharampur | Dharampur | Khambhalia (3 km) |
21 | Fot | Fot | Bhanvad (17 km) |
22 | Gandhiya | N/A | Salaya (11 km) |
23 | Goinj | Goinj | Salaya (8 km) |
24 | Golan Sherdi | Golan Sherdi | Khambhalia (21 km) |
25 | Hanjdapar | Hanjdapar | Khambhalia (25 km) |
26 | Hansthal | Hansthal | Khambhalia (14 km) |
27 | Haripar | Haripar | Khambhalia (5 km) |
28 | Harshadpur | Harshadpur | Khambhalia (5 km) |
29 | Juvangadh | Juvangadh | Khambhalia (17 km) |
30 | Kabar Visotri | Kabar Visotri | Salaya (5 km) |
31 | Kajurda | Kajurda | Khambhalia (18 km) |
32 | Kalawad Simani | Kalawad Simani | Salaya (10 km) |
33 | Kalubhar Tapu | N/A | Salaya (6 km) |
34 | Kanchanpur | Kanchanpur | Khambhalia (7 km) |
35 | Kandorna | Kandorna | Khambhalia (12 km) |
36 | Kathi Devaliya | Kathi Devaliya | Khambhalia (20 km) |
37 | Keshod | Keshod | Khambhalia (13 km) |
38 | Khajuriya | Khajuriya | Khambhalia (16 km) |
39 | Kolava | Kolava | Khambhalia (15 km) |
40 | Kota | Kota | Khambhalia (6 km) |
41 | Kotadiya | Kotadiya | Khambhalia (19 km) |
42 | Kotha Visotri | Kotha Visotri | Salaya (4 km) |
43 | Kuvadiya | Kuvadiya | Khambhalia (8 km) |
44 | Lakhasar Hapa | Lakhasar Hapa | Khambhalia (10 km) |
45 | Laliya | Laliya | Khambhalia (10 km) |
46 | Lalparda | Lalparda | Khambhalia (28 km) |
47 | Laluka | Laluka | Khambhalia (23 km) |
48 | Madhupur | Madhupur | Khambhalia (19 km) |
49 | Mahadeviya | Mahadeviya | Khambhalia (20 km) |
50 | Manza | Manza | Khambhalia (8 km) |
51 | Mota Ambla | Mota Ambla | Salaya (10 km) |
52 | Mota Mandha | Mota Mandha | Khambhalia (17 km) |
53 | Moti Khokhri | Moti Khokhri | Khambhalia (19 km) |
54 | Movan | Movan | Khambhalia (25 km) |
55 | Nagada | Nagada | Khambhalia (15 km) |
56 | Nana Ambla | Nana Ambla | Salaya (10 km) |
57 | Nana Ashota | Nana Ashota | Khambhalia (20 km) |
58 | Nana Mandha | Nana Mandha | Khambhalia (18 km) |
59 | Panero | N/A | Salaya (13 km) |
60 | Parodiya | Parodiya | Salaya (2 km) |
61 | Pipliya | Pipriya | Khambhalia (21 km) |
62 | Pir Lakhasar | Pir Lakhasar | Khambhalia (20 km) |
63 | Ramnagar | Ramnagar | Khambhalia (3 km) |
64 | Sagariya | Bhandariya | Bhanvad (16 km) |
65 | Sakhpar | Sakhpar | Khambhalia (15 km) |
66 | Samor | Samor | Khambhalia (12 km) |
67 | Shaktinagar | Shaktinagar | Khambhalia |
68 | Sheda Bhadthar | Sheda Bhadthar | Khambhalia (22 km) |
69 | Sidhpur | Sidhpur | Khambhalia (30 km) |
70 | Sinhan Aher | Sinhan Aher | Khambhalia (9 km) |
71 | Sinhan Kakabhai | Sinhan Kakabhai | Khambhalia (10 km) |
72 | Sodasala | Sodasala | Salaya (2 km) |
73 | Sodha Tardhari | Sodha Tardhari | Khambhalia (18 km) |
74 | Sonaradi | Sonaradi | Khambhalia (23 km) |
75 | Sumra Taradhari | Sumra Tardhari | Khambhalia (10 km) |
76 | Sutariya | Sutariya | Bhanvad (16 km) |
77 | Tathiya | Tathiya | Khambhalia (11 km) |
78 | Thakar Sherdi | Thakar Sherdi | Khambhalia (15 km) |
79 | Timbdi | Timbdi | Khambhalia (22 km) |
80 | Vadaliya Sinhan | Vadaliya Sinhan | Khambhalia (13 km) |
81 | Vadinar | Vadinar | Khambhalia (26 km) |
82 | Vadtra | Vadtra | Khambhalia (16 km) |
83 | Vinzalpar | Vinzalpar | Khambhalia (10 km) |
84 | Viramdad | Viramdad | Khambhalia (13 km) |
85 | Zakasiya | Zakasiya | Khambhalia (25 km) |
Population of Khambhalia Taluka
The population profile of Khambhalia 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 Khambhalia'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 | 2,68,062 | 1,79,619 | 88,443 |
Male Population | 1,38,937 | 93,970 | 44,967 |
Female Population | 1,29,125 | 85,649 | 43,476 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,943 | 24,766 | 12,177 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,130 | 12,801 | 6,329 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,813 | 11,965 | 5,848 |
Literate Population | 1,57,030 | 1,04,239 | 52,791 |
Literate Male Population | 93,378 | 62,881 | 30,497 |
Literate Female Population | 63,652 | 41,358 | 22,294 |
Illiterate Population | 1,11,032 | 75,380 | 35,652 |
Illiterate Male Population | 45,559 | 31,089 | 14,470 |
Illiterate Female Population | 65,473 | 44,291 | 21,182 |
Total Households | 49,081 | 33,138 | 15,943 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khambhalia 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 | 13,755 | 8,911 | 4,844 |
SC Male Population | 7,075 | 4,548 | 2,527 |
SC Female Population | 6,680 | 4,363 | 2,317 |
Total ST Population | 788 | 614 | 174 |
ST Male Population | 421 | 335 | 86 |
ST Female Population | 367 | 279 | 88 |
Population Density | 155 / km² | 106 / km² | 2,909 / km² |