Manavadar Taluka - Junagadh, Gujarat
Manavadar 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. Manavadar is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Badodar, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 597 km², including 539.31 km² rural area and 57.40 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Manavadar Taluka
Manavadar Taluka has a total of 58 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 | Ambaliya | Rural | Ambaliya |
| 2 | Bantva | Urban | Not applicable |
| 3 | Bhadula | Rural | Bhadula |
| 4 | Bhalechda | Rural | Bhalechda |
| 5 | Bhalgam | Rural | Bhalgam |
| 6 | Bhindora | Rural | Bhindora |
| 7 | Bhitana | Rural | Bhitana |
| 8 | Bodka | Rural | Bodka |
| 9 | Buri | Rural | Buri |
| 10 | Chikhlodra | Rural | Chikhlodra |
| 11 | Chudva | Rural | Chudva |
| 12 | Dadva | Rural | Dadva |
| 13 | Dagad | Rural | Dagad |
| 14 | Deshinga | Rural | Deshinga |
| 15 | Eklera | Rural | Eklera |
| 16 | Galvav | Rural | Galvav |
| 17 | Gana | Rural | Gana |
| 18 | Indra | Rural | Indra |
| 19 | Jambuda | Rural | Jambuda |
| 20 | Jilana | Rural | Jilana |
| 21 | Katakpara | Rural | Katakpara |
| 22 | Khadiya | Rural | Khadiya |
| 23 | Khakhavi | Rural | Khakhavi |
| 24 | Kodvav | Rural | Kodvav |
| 25 | Kothadi | Rural | Kothadi |
| 26 | Kothariya | Rural | Kothariya |
| 27 | Koylana | Rural | Koylana |
| 28 | Limbuda | Rural | Limbuda |
| 29 | Manavadar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 30 | Mandodra | Rural | Mandodra |
| 31 | Marmath | Rural | Marmath |
| 32 | Matiana | Rural | Matiana |
| 33 | Mitadi | Rural | Mitadi |
| 34 | Nakra | Rural | Nakra |
| 35 | Nanadiya | Rural | Nanadiya |
| 36 | Nandarkha | Rural | Nandarkha |
| 37 | Padardi | Rural | Padardi |
| 38 | Pajod | Rural | Pajod |
| 39 | Piplana | Rural | Piplana |
| 40 | Rafala | Rural | Rafala |
| 41 | Ronki | Rural | Ronki |
| 42 | Samega | Rural | Samega |
| 43 | Sanosra | Rural | Sanosra |
| 44 | Saradiya | Rural | Saradiya |
| 45 | Sarang Pipli | Rural | Sarang Pipli |
| 46 | Sardargadh | Rural | Sardargadh |
| 47 | Sherdi | Rural | Sherdi |
| 48 | Sitana | Rural | Sitana |
| 49 | Sultanabad | Rural | Sultanabad |
| 50 | Thaniyana | Rural | Thaniyana |
| 51 | Thapala | Rural | Thapala |
| 52 | Untadi | Rural | Untadi |
| 53 | Vada | Rural | Vada |
| 54 | Vadala | Rural | Vadala |
| 55 | Vadasda | Rural | Vadasda |
| 56 | Vekri | Rural | Vekri |
| 57 | Velva | Rural | Velva |
| 58 | Zinzri | Rural | Zinzri |
Population of Manavadar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Manavadar Taluka has a total population of 1,32,830 people, consisting of 68,702 males and 64,128 females. There are 28,943 households in the taluka with an average population density of 223 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,32,830 | 86,689 | 46,141 |
| Male Population | 68,702 | 44,736 | 23,966 |
| Female Population | 64,128 | 41,953 | 22,175 |
| Total Households | 28,943 | 19,149 | 9,794 |
| Population Density | 223 / km² | 161 / km² | 804 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 94,113 literate people and 12,434 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,851 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,691 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) | 12,434 | 7,855 | 4,579 |
| Literate Population | 94,113 | 60,406 | 33,707 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,717 | 26,283 | 12,434 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,851 | 14,865 | 3,986 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,691 | 1,661 | 1,030 |
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.