Keshod Taluka - Junagadh District, Gujarat
Keshod 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. Keshod is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Keshod, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 3.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 567 km², including 524.90 km² rural area and 41.87 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Keshod Taluka
Keshod Taluka has a total of 54 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 | Agatrai | Rural | Agatrai |
| 2 | Ajab | Rural | Ajab |
| 3 | Akhodad | Rural | Akhodad |
| 4 | Badodar | Rural | Badodar |
| 5 | Balagam | Rural | Balagam |
| 6 | Bamnasa | Rural | Bamnasa |
| 7 | Bava Simroli | Rural | Bava Simroli |
| 8 | Bhat Simroli | Rural | Bhat Simroli |
| 9 | Chandigadh | Rural | Chandigadh |
| 10 | Char | Rural | Char |
| 11 | Chitri | Rural | Chitri |
| 12 | Dervan | Rural | Dervan |
| 13 | Dhrabavad | Rural | Dhrabavad |
| 14 | Eklera | Rural | Eklera |
| 15 | Fagli | Rural | Fagli |
| 16 | Gelana | Rural | Gelana |
| 17 | Handla | Rural | Handla |
| 18 | Indrana | Rural | Indrana |
| 19 | Isra | Rural | Isra |
| 20 | Jonpur | Rural | Jonpur |
| 21 | Kalavani | Rural | Kalavani |
| 22 | Kaneri | Rural | Kaneri |
| 23 | Keshod | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Kevadra | Rural | Kevadra |
| 25 | Khamidana | Rural | Khamidana |
| 26 | Khirsara | Rural | Khirsara |
| 27 | Koyalana Lathiya | Rural | Koyalana Lathiya |
| 28 | Madhda | Rural | Madhda |
| 29 | Magharwada | Rural | Magharwada |
| 30 | Manekwada | Rural | Manekwada |
| 31 | Mangalpur | Rural | Mangalpur |
| 32 | Mesvan | Rural | Mesvan |
| 33 | Moti Ghansari | Rural | Moti Ghansari |
| 34 | Movana | Rural | Movana |
| 35 | Muliyasa | Rural | Muliyasa |
| 36 | Nani Ghansari | Rural | Nani Ghansari |
| 37 | Nonjhanvav | Rural | Nonjhanvav |
| 38 | Nunarda | Rural | Nunarda |
| 39 | Padodar | Rural | Padodar |
| 40 | Panchala | Rural | Panchala |
| 41 | Pankhan | Rural | Pankhan |
| 42 | Pasvaliya | Rural | Pasvaliya |
| 43 | Pipli | Rural | Pipli |
| 44 | Pransli | Rural | Pransli |
| 45 | Rangpur | Rural | Rangpur |
| 46 | Raningpara | Rural | Raningpara |
| 47 | Revadra | Rural | Revadra |
| 48 | Sangarsola | Rural | Sangarsola |
| 49 | Sarod | Rural | Sarod |
| 50 | Shergadh | Rural | Shergadh |
| 51 | Silodar | Rural | Silodar |
| 52 | Sondarda | Rural | Sondarda |
| 53 | Sutrej | Rural | Sutrej |
| 54 | Titodi | Rural | Titodi |
Population of Keshod Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Keshod Taluka has a total population of 1,94,746 people, consisting of 1,00,239 males and 94,507 females. There are 40,722 households in the taluka with an average population density of 344 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,94,746 | 1,18,553 | 76,193 |
| Male Population | 1,00,239 | 61,031 | 39,208 |
| Female Population | 94,507 | 57,522 | 36,985 |
| Total Households | 40,722 | 24,653 | 16,069 |
| Population Density | 344 / km² | 226 / km² | 1,820 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,37,892 literate people and 19,498 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,127 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,390 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,498 | 11,992 | 7,506 |
| Literate Population | 1,37,892 | 79,807 | 58,085 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,854 | 38,746 | 18,108 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,127 | 16,408 | 5,719 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,390 | 4,375 | 4,015 |
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.