Okhamandal
Okhamandal 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, the sub-district code of Okhamandal Block (CD) is 03812. The total area of Okhamandal Taluka is 894 km², which includes 792.93 km² of rural area and 100.63 km² of urban area. Okhamandal has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Okhamandal Taluka
Okhamandal Taluka has a total of 40 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 Okhamandal Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aniari | Aniari | Dwarka (23 km) |
| 2 | Baradia | Baradia | Dwarka (8 km) |
| 3 | Batisa | Batisa | Dwarka (6 km) |
| 4 | Bhimrana | Bhimrana | Dwarka (16 km) |
| 5 | Charakla | Charakla | Dwarka (16 km) |
| 6 | Dhinaki | Dhinaki | Dwarka (15 km) |
| 7 | Dhrasan Vel | Dhrasan Vel | Dwarka (9 km) |
| 8 | Gadhechi | Gadhechi | Mithapur (8 km) |
| 9 | Gorinja | Gorinja | Dwarka (12 km) |
| 10 | Goriyali | Goriyali | Mithapur (16 km) |
| 11 | Hamusar | Hamusar | Mithapur (5 km) |
| 12 | Juni Dhrevad | Juni Dhrevad | Dwarka (20 km) |
| 13 | Kalyanpur | Kalyanpur | Dwarka (13 km) |
| 14 | Khatumba | Khatumba | Dwarka (22 km) |
| 15 | Korada | Korada | Dwarka (9 km) |
| 16 | Kuranga | Kuranga | Dwarka (32 km) |
| 17 | Lovrali | Lovrali | Dwarka (15 km) |
| 18 | Makanpur | Makanpur | Mithapur (8 km) |
| 19 | Maripur | Maripur | Dwarka (23 km) |
| 20 | Mevasa | Mevasa | Dwarka (8 km) |
| 21 | Mithapur | N/A | Okhamandal |
| 22 | Mojap | Mojap | Mithapur (6 km) |
| 23 | Mota Bhavda | Mota Bhavda | Dwarka (14 km) |
| 24 | Mulvasar | Mulvasar | Dwarka (20 km) |
| 25 | Mulvel | Mulvel | Dwarka (22 km) |
| 26 | Nageshvar | Nageshvar | Mithapur (12 km) |
| 27 | Nana Bhavda | Nana Bhavda | Dwarka (16 km) |
| 28 | Navi Dhrevad | Navi Dhrevad | Dwarka (18 km) |
| 29 | Okhamadhi | Okhamadhi | Dwarka (25 km) |
| 30 | Padli | Padli | Dwarka (25 km) |
| 31 | Positra | Positra | Mithapur (20 km) |
| 32 | Rajpara | Rajpura | Mithapur (5 km) |
| 33 | Rangasar | Rangasar | Mithapur (14 km) |
| 34 | Shamlasar | Shamlasar | Mithapur (11 km) |
| 35 | Shivrajpur | Shivrajpur | Dwarka (10 km) |
| 36 | Tobar | Tobar | Dwarka (7 km) |
| 37 | Tupani | Tupani | Dwarka (22 km) |
| 38 | Vachhu | Vachhu | Dwarka (12 km) |
| 39 | Varavala | Varavala | Dwarka (5 km) |
| 40 | Vasai | Vasai | Dwarka (8 km) |
Population of Okhamandal Taluka
The population profile of Okhamandal 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 Okhamandal Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,62,828 | 51,395 | 1,11,433 |
| Male Population | 84,074 | 26,272 | 57,802 |
| Female Population | 78,754 | 25,123 | 53,631 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,668 | 8,713 | 13,955 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,805 | 4,475 | 7,330 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,863 | 4,238 | 6,625 |
| Literate Population | 94,137 | 23,564 | 70,573 |
| Literate Male Population | 55,632 | 14,438 | 41,194 |
| Literate Female Population | 38,505 | 9,126 | 29,379 |
| Illiterate Population | 68,691 | 27,831 | 40,860 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 28,442 | 11,834 | 16,608 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 40,249 | 15,997 | 24,252 |
| Total Households | 32,097 | 9,105 | 22,992 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Okhamandal Taluka is around 1,62,828 people. This includes 84,074 males and 78,754 females. Rural population is about 51,395 (26,272 males and 25,123 females), while urban population is nearly 1,11,433 (57,802 males and 53,631 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 22,668 of the population, with 11,805 boys and 10,863 girls. Rural areas have 8,713 children, and urban areas have about 13,955 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 94,137 literate people in Okhamandal Taluka, including 55,632 literate males and 38,505 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,564 individuals and urban literacy covers around 70,573 people.
- About 68,691 people in Okhamandal Taluka are not literate, including 28,442 males and 40,249 females. Rural areas include 27,831 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 40,860 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 32,097 households, with 9,105 in villages and 22,992 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Okhamandal Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 18,189 | 5,839 | 12,350 |
| SC Male Population | 9,284 | 2,952 | 6,332 |
| SC Female Population | 8,905 | 2,887 | 6,018 |
| Total ST Population | 672 | 35 | 637 |
| ST Male Population | 335 | 19 | 316 |
| ST Female Population | 337 | 16 | 321 |
| Population Density | 182 / km² | 65 / km² | 1,107 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Okhamandal Taluka is approximately 18,189 people, including 9,284 males and 8,905 females. Around 5,839 people live in rural parts. Nearly 12,350 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Okhamandal Taluka is about 672 people, including 335 males and 337 females. Around 35 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 637 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 182 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 65 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,107 people per sq. km.