Bhesan
Bhesan is a Town and Taluka in Junagadh 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 Bhesan Block (CD) is 03828. Total area of bhesan taluka is 439 km². Bhesan taluka has a population of 79,712 peoples. Bhesan taluka has a population density of 181.4 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 16,034 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 67.31% population of bhesan taluka is literate, out of which 73.19% males and 61.18% females are literate.
List of Villages in Bhesan Taluka
Bhesan Taluka has a total of 46 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 Bhesan Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bamangadh | Bamangadh | Jetpur (14 km) |
| 2 | Barwala | Barwala | Jetpur (18 km) |
| 3 | Bhatgam | Bhatgam | Jetpur (18 km) |
| 4 | Bhesan | Bhesan | Jetpur (1 km) |
| 5 | Chanaka | Chanaka | Junagadh (38 km) |
| 6 | Chhodvadi | Chhodvadi | Junagadh (30 km) |
| 7 | Chuda | Chuda | Jetpur (9 km) |
| 8 | Damrala | Damrala | Jetpur (15 km) |
| 9 | Dholwa | Dholwa | Jetpur (6 km) |
| 10 | Dudhala | Mendpara | Junagadh (20 km) |
| 11 | Galath | Galath | Jetpur (30 km) |
| 12 | Gorakhpur | Gorakhpur | Junagadh (32 km) |
| 13 | Gorviyali | Gorviyali | Jetpur (15 km) |
| 14 | Hadmatiya Khajuri | Hadmatiya Khajuri | Jetpur (18 km) |
| 15 | Hadmatiya Khakhra | Hadmatiya Khakhra | Jetpur (12 km) |
| 16 | Hadmatiya Vishal | Hadmatiya Vishal | Junagadh (20 km) |
| 17 | Juni Dhari Gundali | Juni Dhari Gundali | Jetpur (20 km) |
| 18 | Kala Gadba | N/A | Junagadh (15 km) |
| 19 | Kariya | Kariya | Junagadh (25 km) |
| 20 | Khambhaliya | Khambhaliya | Jetpur (17 km) |
| 21 | Kharachiya | Kharachiya | Junagadh (25 km) |
| 22 | Malida | Malida | Junagadh (25 km) |
| 23 | Mandva | Mandva | Jetpur (19 km) |
| 24 | Mathura Thana | N/A | Porbandar (14 km) |
| 25 | Mendpara | Mendpara | Junagadh (20 km) |
| 26 | Morwada | Morwada | Jetpur (20 km) |
| 27 | Mota Gujariya | Mota Gujariya | Jetpur (30 km) |
| 28 | Nana Gujariya | Mota Gujariya | Jetpur (38 km) |
| 29 | Nava Vaghaniya | Chhodvadi | Junagadh (27 km) |
| 30 | Navi Dhari Gundali | Navi Dhari Gundali | Jetpur (20 km) |
| 31 | Parab Vavdi | Parab Vavdi | Jetpur (17 km) |
| 32 | Paswala | Paswala | Junagadh (26 km) |
| 33 | Patla | Patla | Junagadh (16 km) |
| 34 | Paturan | N/A | Junagadh (12 km) |
| 35 | Patwad | Patla | Junagadh (28 km) |
| 36 | Pipaliya Tadka | Pipaliya Tadka | Jetpur (22 km) |
| 37 | Rafaliya | Rafaliya | Jetpur (22 km) |
| 38 | Ranpur | Ranpur | Junagadh (30 km) |
| 39 | Ranshivav | N/A | Junagadh (27 km) |
| 40 | Ratanpara | Ratanpur | Junagadh (12 km) |
| 41 | Samatpara | Samatpara | Junagadh (27 km) |
| 42 | Sankrola | Sankrola | Jetpur (6 km) |
| 43 | Sardarpar | Sardarpar | Jetpur (18 km) |
| 44 | Sukhpur | Sukhpur | Jetpur (22 km) |
| 45 | Umrali | Umrali | Jetpur (30 km) |
| 46 | Vandarvad | Vandarvad | Junagadh (32 km) |
Population of Bhesan Taluka
The population profile of Bhesan 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 Bhesan's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,712 | 79,712 | N/A |
| Male Population | 40,711 | 40,711 | N/A |
| Female Population | 39,001 | 39,001 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,992 | 7,992 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,315 | 4,315 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,677 | 3,677 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 53,658 | 53,658 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 29,796 | 29,796 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 23,862 | 23,862 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 26,054 | 26,054 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,915 | 10,915 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,139 | 15,139 | N/A |
| Total Households | 16,034 | 16,034 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Bhesan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,254 | 7,254 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,755 | 3,755 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,499 | 3,499 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 281 | 281 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 142 | 142 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 139 | 139 | N/A |
| Population Density | 181 / km² | 181 / km² | N/A |