Bhesan Taluka - Junagadh, Gujarat
Bhesan is an administrative taluka in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhesan is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Vavdi, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 439 km², including 439.49 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 957 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhesan Taluka
Bhesan Taluka has a total of 46 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 | Bamangadh | Rural | Bamangadh |
| 2 | Barwala | Rural | Barwala |
| 3 | Bhatgam | Rural | Bhatgam |
| 4 | Bhesan | Rural | Bhesan |
| 5 | Chanaka | Rural | Chanaka |
| 6 | Chhodvadi | Rural | Chhodvadi |
| 7 | Chuda | Rural | Chuda |
| 8 | Damrala | Rural | Damrala |
| 9 | Dholwa | Rural | Dholwa |
| 10 | Dudhala | Rural | Mendpara |
| 11 | Galath | Rural | Galath |
| 12 | Gorakhpur | Rural | Gorakhpur |
| 13 | Gorviyali | Rural | Gorviyali |
| 14 | Hadmatiya Khajuri | Rural | Hadmatiya Khajuri |
| 15 | Hadmatiya Khakhra | Rural | Hadmatiya Khakhra |
| 16 | Hadmatiya Vishal | Rural | Hadmatiya Vishal |
| 17 | Juni Dhari Gundali | Rural | Juni Dhari Gundali |
| 18 | Kala Gadba | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Kariya | Rural | Kariya |
| 20 | Khambhaliya | Rural | Khambhaliya |
| 21 | Kharachiya | Rural | Kharachiya |
| 22 | Malida | Rural | Malida |
| 23 | Mandva | Rural | Mandva |
| 24 | Mathura Thana | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Mendpara | Rural | Mendpara |
| 26 | Morwada | Rural | Morwada |
| 27 | Mota Gujariya | Rural | Mota Gujariya |
| 28 | Nana Gujariya | Rural | Mota Gujariya |
| 29 | Nava Vaghaniya | Rural | Chhodvadi |
| 30 | Navi Dhari Gundali | Rural | Navi Dhari Gundali |
| 31 | Parab Vavdi | Rural | Parab Vavdi |
| 32 | Paswala | Rural | Paswala |
| 33 | Patla | Rural | Patla |
| 34 | Paturan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 35 | Patwad | Rural | Patla |
| 36 | Pipaliya Tadka | Rural | Pipaliya Tadka |
| 37 | Rafaliya | Rural | Rafaliya |
| 38 | Ranpur | Rural | Ranpur |
| 39 | Ranshivav | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 40 | Ratanpara | Rural | Patla |
| 41 | Samatpara | Rural | Samatpara |
| 42 | Sankrola | Rural | Sankrola |
| 43 | Sardarpar | Rural | Sardarpar |
| 44 | Sukhpur | Rural | Sukhpur |
| 45 | Umrali | Rural | Umrali |
| 46 | Vandarvad | Rural | Vandarvad |
Population of Bhesan Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Bhesan Taluka has a total population of 79,712 people, consisting of 40,711 males and 39,001 females. There are 16,034 households in the taluka with an average population density of 181 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79,712 | 79,712 | 0 |
| Male Population | 40,711 | 40,711 | 0 |
| Female Population | 39,001 | 39,001 | 0 |
| Total Households | 16,034 | 16,034 | 0 |
| Population Density | 181 / km² | 181 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 53,658 literate people and 7,992 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,254 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 281 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) | 7,992 | 7,992 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 53,658 | 53,658 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 26,054 | 26,054 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,254 | 7,254 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 281 | 281 | 0 |
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.