Junagadh
Junagadh 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 Junagadh Block (CD) is 03827. Total area of junagadh taluka is 680 km² including 618.92 km² rural area and 61.39 km² urban area. Junagadh taluka has a population of 4,39,420 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,24,501 while rural population is 1,14,919. Junagadh has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females for every 1,000 males. Junagadh taluka has a population density of 645.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 93,406 houses in the sub-district, including 69,195 urban houses and 24,211 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.01% population of junagadh taluka is literate, out of which 81.58% males and 72.19% females are literate.
List of Villages in Junagadh Taluka
Junagadh Taluka has a total of 71 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 Junagadh Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ambaliya | Ambaliya | Junagadh (15 km) |
2 | Anandpur | Anandpur | Junagadh (14 km) |
3 | Avatadiya Mota | Avatadiya Nana Mota | Junagadh (20 km) |
4 | Avatadiya Nana | Avatadiya Nana Mota | Junagadh (20 km) |
5 | Badalpur | Badalpur | Junagadh (24 km) |
6 | Bagdu | Bagdu | Junagadh (15 km) |
7 | Baliyavad | Baliyavad | Junagadh (18 km) |
8 | Bamangam | Bamangam | Junagadh (8 km) |
9 | Bandhala | Bandhala | Junagadh (23 km) |
10 | Bela | Bela | Junagadh (24 km) |
11 | Bhalgam | Bhalgam | Junagadh (20 km) |
12 | Bhiyal | Bhiyal | Junagadh (12 km) |
13 | Bilkha | Bilkha | Junagadh (20 km) |
14 | Bordevi | N/A | Junagadh (14 km) |
15 | Choki | Choki | Jetpur (14 km) |
16 | Chokli | Chokli | Junagadh (12 km) |
17 | Chorvadi | Chorvadi | Junagadh (16 km) |
18 | Datar Hills | N/A | Junagadh (2 km) |
19 | Dervan | Dervan | Junagadh (10 km) |
20 | Dungar Thana | N/A | Junagadh (8 km) |
21 | Dungarpur | Dungarpur | Junagadh |
22 | Galiyavada | Galiyavada | Junagadh (5 km) |
23 | Girnar Hills | N/A | Junagadh (7 km) |
24 | Goladhar | Goladhar | Junagadh (14 km) |
25 | Hasnapur | N/A | Junagadh (12 km) |
26 | Indreshvar | N/A | Junagadh (4 km) |
27 | Intala | Intala | Junagadh (12 km) |
28 | Isapur | Isapur | Junagadh (18 km) |
29 | Ivnagar | Ivnagar | Junagadh (5 km) |
30 | Jambudi | N/A | Junagadh (12 km) |
31 | Jamka | Jamka | Junagadh (20 km) |
32 | Jhalansar | Jhalansar | Dhoraji (10 km) |
33 | Kathrota | Kathrota | Junagadh (15 km) |
34 | Kerala | Kerala | Junagadh (17 km) |
35 | Khadiya | Khadiya | Junagadh (12 km) |
36 | Khalilpur | Khalilpur | Junagadh (4 km) |
37 | Limbdi Dhar | N/A | Junagadh (7 km) |
38 | Majevdi | Majevdi | Junagadh (11 km) |
39 | Makhiyala | Makhiyala | Junagadh (12 km) |
40 | Mandanpara | Mandanpara | Junagadh (18 km) |
41 | Mandlikpur | Mandlikpur | Junagadh (27 km) |
42 | Mevasa Kamribaina | Mevasa Kamribaina | Junagadh (25 km) |
43 | Mevasa Khadiya | Mevasa Khadiya | Junagadh (15 km) |
44 | Nava Pipaliya | Nava Pipaliya | Junagadh (28 km) |
45 | Navagam | Navagam | Junagadh (19 km) |
46 | Padariya | Dungarpur | Junagadh (6 km) |
47 | Palasva | Palasva | Junagadh (5 km) |
48 | Patapur | Patapur | Junagadh (11 km) |
49 | Patrapsar | Patrapsar | Junagadh (17 km) |
50 | Pipardi Timbo | Makhiyala | Junagadh (13 km) |
51 | Prabhatpur | Prabhatpur | Junagadh (20 km) |
52 | Rameshvar | Rameshvar | Junagadh (24 km) |
53 | Ramnath | N/A | Junagadh (5 km) |
54 | Rupavati | Rupavati | Junagadh (18 km) |
55 | Sagdividi | N/A | Junagadh (2 km) |
56 | Salatha | Salatha | Junagadh (11 km) |
57 | Sankhdavadar | Sankhdavadar | Junagadh (26 km) |
58 | Semrala | Semrala | Junagadh (22 km) |
59 | Sodvadar | Sodvadar | Junagadh (11 km) |
60 | Sukhpur | Sukhpur | Junagadh (8 km) |
61 | Surajkund | N/A | Junagadh (34 km) |
62 | Taliyadhar | Taliyadhar | Junagadh (10 km) |
63 | Thumbala | Thumbala | Junagadh (25 km) |
64 | Toraniya | Toraniya | Junagadh (16 km) |
65 | Umrala | Umrala | Junagadh (25 km) |
66 | Vadal | Vadal | Junagadh (12 km) |
67 | Vadasimdi | Vadasimdi | Junagadh (14 km) |
68 | Vadhavi | Vadhavi | Junagadh (11 km) |
69 | Vanandiya | Vanandiya | Dhoraji (10 km) |
70 | Vijapur | Vijapur | Junagadh (10 km) |
71 | Virpur | Virpur | Junagadh (8 km) |
Population of Junagadh Taluka
The population profile of Junagadh 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 Junagadh'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 | 4,39,420 | 1,14,919 | 3,24,501 |
Male Population | 2,25,794 | 59,737 | 1,66,057 |
Female Population | 2,13,626 | 55,182 | 1,58,444 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,950 | 11,395 | 29,555 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,977 | 6,164 | 15,813 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,973 | 5,231 | 13,742 |
Literate Population | 3,38,413 | 79,931 | 2,58,482 |
Literate Male Population | 1,84,200 | 45,715 | 1,38,485 |
Literate Female Population | 1,54,213 | 34,216 | 1,19,997 |
Illiterate Population | 1,01,007 | 34,988 | 66,019 |
Illiterate Male Population | 41,594 | 14,022 | 27,572 |
Illiterate Female Population | 59,413 | 20,966 | 38,447 |
Total Households | 93,406 | 24,211 | 69,195 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Junagadh 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 | 37,461 | 12,540 | 24,921 |
SC Male Population | 19,254 | 6,474 | 12,780 |
SC Female Population | 18,207 | 6,066 | 12,141 |
Total ST Population | 5,344 | 619 | 4,725 |
ST Male Population | 2,718 | 317 | 2,401 |
ST Female Population | 2,626 | 302 | 2,324 |
Population Density | 646 / km² | 186 / km² | 5,286 / km² |