Mangrol Taluka - Junagadh District, Gujarat
Mangrol 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. Mangrol 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 15.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 592 km², including 515.36 km² rural area and 77.09 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 952 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mangrol Taluka
Mangrol Taluka has a total of 60 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 | Ajak | Rural | Ajak |
| 2 | Antroli | Rural | Antroli |
| 3 | Arena | Rural | Arena |
| 4 | Bagasra-Ghed | Rural | Bagasra-Ghed |
| 5 | Bamanvada | Rural | Bamanvada |
| 6 | Bhatgam | Rural | Bhatgam |
| 7 | Bhathrot | Rural | Bhathrot |
| 8 | Chandvana | Rural | Chandvana |
| 9 | Chankhva | Rural | Chankhva |
| 10 | Chingariya | Rural | Chingariya-Karmedi |
| 11 | Chotilividi | Rural | Chotilividi |
| 12 | Darsali | Rural | Darsali |
| 13 | Dhelana | Rural | Dhelana |
| 14 | Divasa | Rural | Divasa |
| 15 | Divrana | Rural | Divrana |
| 16 | Farangta | Rural | Farangta |
| 17 | Fulrama | Rural | Fulrama |
| 18 | Ghodadar | Rural | Ghodadar |
| 19 | Gorej | Rural | Gorej |
| 20 | Hantarpur | Rural | Hantarpur |
| 21 | Husenabad | Rural | Husenabad |
| 22 | Kalej | Rural | Kalej |
| 23 | Kankana | Rural | Kankana |
| 24 | Kankasa | Rural | Kankasa |
| 25 | Karamdi | Rural | Chingariya-Karmedi |
| 26 | Khodada | Rural | Khodada |
| 27 | Kotda Juna | Rural | Kotda Juna |
| 28 | Kotda Nava | Rural | Nava Kotda |
| 29 | Lambora | Rural | Lambora |
| 30 | Langad | Rural | Langad |
| 31 | Lohej | Rural | Lohej |
| 32 | Maktupur | Rural | Maktupur |
| 33 | Mangrol | Urban | Not applicable |
| 34 | Mankhetra | Rural | Mankhetra |
| 35 | Mekhadi | Rural | Mekhadi |
| 36 | Menanj | Rural | Menanj |
| 37 | Miti | Rural | Miti |
| 38 | Nagichana | Rural | Nagichana |
| 39 | Nandarkhi | Rural | Nandarkhi |
| 40 | Osa Ghed | Rural | Osa Ghed |
| 41 | Rahij | Rural | Rahij |
| 42 | Roodalpur | Rural | Roodalpur |
| 43 | Sakrana | Rural | Sakrana |
| 44 | Samarda | Rural | Samarda |
| 45 | Sandha | Rural | Sandha |
| 46 | Sangavada | Rural | Sangavada |
| 47 | Sarsali | Rural | Sarsali |
| 48 | Shaikhpur | Rural | Shaikhpur |
| 49 | Shapur | Rural | Shapur |
| 50 | Sharma | Rural | Sharma |
| 51 | Shepa | Rural | Shepa |
| 52 | Sheriyaj | Rural | Sheriyajbara |
| 53 | Shil | Rural | Shil |
| 54 | Sultanpur | Rural | Sultanpur |
| 55 | Talodra | Rural | Talodra |
| 56 | Thali | Rural | Thali |
| 57 | Vadla | Rural | Vadla |
| 58 | Virol | Rural | Virol |
| 59 | Virpur | Rural | Virpur |
| 60 | Zariyavada | Rural | Zariyavada |
Population of Mangrol Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mangrol Taluka has a total population of 2,12,973 people, consisting of 1,09,066 males and 1,03,907 females. There are 38,058 households in the taluka with an average population density of 359 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,12,973 | 1,43,194 | 69,779 |
| Male Population | 1,09,066 | 73,588 | 35,478 |
| Female Population | 1,03,907 | 69,606 | 34,301 |
| Total Households | 38,058 | 26,299 | 11,759 |
| Population Density | 359 / km² | 278 / km² | 905 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,37,610 literate people and 27,846 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,780 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,405 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) | 27,846 | 17,365 | 10,481 |
| Literate Population | 1,37,610 | 91,059 | 46,551 |
| Illiterate Population | 75,363 | 52,135 | 23,228 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,780 | 17,969 | 3,811 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,405 | 12,256 | 1,149 |
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.