Malia Hatina Taluka - Junagadh District, Gujarat
Malia Hatina 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. Malia Hatina is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Maliya Hatina, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 525 km², including 503.72 km² rural area and 21.54 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 951 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Malia Hatina Taluka
Malia Hatina Taluka has a total of 69 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 | Achhidra | Rural | Achhidra |
| 2 | Akala | Rural | Akala |
| 3 | Akala Gir | Rural | Akala Gir |
| 4 | Ambalgadh | Rural | Ambalgadh |
| 5 | Ambecha | Rural | Ambecha |
| 6 | Amrapur Gir | Rural | Amrapur Gir |
| 7 | Avaniya | Rural | Avaniya |
| 8 | Babra | Rural | Babra |
| 9 | Barula | Rural | Barula |
| 10 | Bhanduri | Rural | Bhanduri |
| 11 | Bhankharvad | Rural | Bhankharvad |
| 12 | Bodi | Rural | Bodi |
| 13 | Budhecha | Rural | Budhecha |
| 14 | Chorvad | Urban | Not applicable |
| 15 | Chuldi | Rural | Chuldi |
| 16 | Danderi | Rural | Danderi |
| 17 | Devgam | Rural | Devgam |
| 18 | Dhanej Moti | Rural | Dhanej Moti |
| 19 | Dhanej Nani | Rural | Dhanej Nani |
| 20 | Dharampur | Rural | Dharampur |
| 21 | Dhrabavad | Rural | Dhrabavad |
| 22 | Dudhala | Rural | Dudhala |
| 23 | Gadu | Rural | Gadu |
| 24 | Galodar | Rural | Juna Galodar |
| 25 | Gangecha | Rural | Gangecha |
| 26 | Ghumli | Rural | Ghumli |
| 27 | Ghunghati | Rural | Ghunghati |
| 28 | Gotana | Rural | Gotana |
| 29 | Itali | Rural | Itali |
| 30 | Jalondar | Rural | Jalondar |
| 31 | Jamvali | Rural | Jamvali |
| 32 | Janadi | Rural | Janadi |
| 33 | Jangar | Rural | Jangar |
| 34 | Januda | Rural | Januda |
| 35 | Jhadka | Rural | Jhadka |
| 36 | Jhunjharpur | Rural | Jhunjharpur |
| 37 | Juthal | Rural | Juthal |
| 38 | Kadaya | Rural | Kadaya |
| 39 | Kalimbhda | Rural | Kalimbhda |
| 40 | Kanek | Rural | Kanek |
| 41 | Katrasa | Rural | Katrasa |
| 42 | Kerala | Rural | Kerala |
| 43 | Khambhaliya | Rural | Khambhaliya |
| 44 | Khera | Rural | Khera |
| 45 | Khorasa Gir | Rural | Khorasa Gir |
| 46 | Kukasvada | Rural | Kukasvada |
| 47 | Lachhadi | Rural | Lachhadi |
| 48 | Ladudi -Gir | Rural | Ladudi -Gir |
| 49 | Langodra | Rural | Langodra |
| 50 | Lathodra | Rural | Lathodra |
| 51 | Malia | Rural | Malia |
| 52 | Matarvaniya | Rural | Matarvaniya |
| 53 | Nava Galodar | Rural | Nava Galodar |
| 54 | Panidhra | Rural | Panidhra |
| 55 | Pankuva | Rural | Pankuva |
| 56 | Patla | Rural | Patla |
| 57 | Pikhor | Rural | Pikhor |
| 58 | Pipalva | Rural | Pipalva |
| 59 | Samdhiyala | Rural | Samdhiyala |
| 60 | Sarkadiya | Rural | Sarkadiya |
| 61 | Shantipura | Rural | Shantipura |
| 62 | Sheriyakhan | Rural | Sheriyakhan |
| 63 | Sukhpur | Rural | Sukhpur |
| 64 | Tarsingda | Rural | Tarsingda |
| 65 | Vadala | Rural | Vadala |
| 66 | Vadiya | Rural | Vadiya |
| 67 | Vandarvad | Rural | Vandarvad |
| 68 | Virdi | Rural | Virdi |
| 69 | Visanvel | Rural | Visanvel |
Population of Malia Hatina Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Malia Hatina Taluka has a total population of 1,60,181 people, consisting of 82,075 males and 78,106 females. There are 29,705 households in the taluka with an average population density of 305 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,60,181 | 1,37,461 | 22,720 |
| Male Population | 82,075 | 70,432 | 11,643 |
| Female Population | 78,106 | 67,029 | 11,077 |
| Total Households | 29,705 | 25,337 | 4,368 |
| Population Density | 305 / km² | 273 / km² | 1,055 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,03,858 literate people and 18,214 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,153 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,075 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) | 18,214 | 15,521 | 2,693 |
| Literate Population | 1,03,858 | 90,970 | 12,888 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,323 | 46,491 | 9,832 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,153 | 11,931 | 1,222 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,075 | 4,085 | 990 |
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.