Malia Hatina Taluka - Junagadh, Gujarat
Malia Hatina is an administrative taluka in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 525 km², including 503.72 km² of rural area and 21.54 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 952 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
According to the 2011 Census, Malia Hatina Taluka had a total population of 1,60,181 people living in 29,705 households. The population comprised 82,075 males and 78,106 females, with an average population density of 305 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | 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 |
Malia Hatina Taluka had 1,03,858 literate people and 18,214 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 13,153 and 5,075 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | 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.