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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 597 km², including 539.31 km² of rural area and 57.40 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Manavadar Taluka had a total population of 1,32,830 people living in 28,943 households. The population comprised 68,702 males and 64,128 females, with an average population density of 223 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Manavadar Taluka had 94,113 literate people and 12,434 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 18,851 and 2,691 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.