Mendarda Taluka - Junagadh District, Gujarat
Mendarda 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. Mendarda is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Lushala, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 367 km², including 366.83 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 933 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mendarda Taluka
Mendarda Taluka has a total of 51 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 | Alidhra | Rural | Alidhra |
| 2 | Amargadh | Rural | Amargadh |
| 3 | Ambala | Rural | Ambala |
| 4 | Ambla | Rural | Ambla |
| 5 | Amrapur | Rural | Amrapur |
| 6 | Arniyala | Rural | Arniyala |
| 7 | Babar Tirath | Rural | Babar Tirath |
| 8 | Barvala | Rural | Barvala |
| 9 | Bhalchhel | Rural | Bhalchhel |
| 10 | Chandravadi | Rural | Chandravadi |
| 11 | Chiroda | Rural | Chiroda |
| 12 | Datrana | Rural | Datrana |
| 13 | Dedakiyal | Rural | Dedakiyal |
| 14 | Devgadh | Rural | Devgadh |
| 15 | Dhandhawada | Rural | Dhandhawada |
| 16 | Gadakiya | Rural | Surajgadh |
| 17 | Gadhali | Rural | Gadhali |
| 18 | Gundala | Rural | Gundala |
| 19 | Gundiyali | Rural | Ranidhar |
| 20 | Haripur | Rural | Haripur |
| 21 | Itali | Rural | Itali |
| 22 | Jambudi Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Jhinjhuda | Rural | Jhinjhuda |
| 24 | Kanthala Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Karsangadh | Rural | Surajgadh |
| 26 | Kenadipur | Rural | Kenadipur |
| 27 | Khadpipli | Rural | Khadpipli |
| 28 | Khijadiya | Rural | Khijadiya |
| 29 | Khim Padar | Rural | Khim Padar |
| 30 | Kiloriya Nes | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 31 | Lilva | Rural | Lilva |
| 32 | Malanka | Rural | Malanka |
| 33 | Manpur | Rural | Manpur |
| 34 | Mendarda | Rural | Mendarda |
| 35 | Mithapur | Rural | Mithapur |
| 36 | Moti Khodiyar | Rural | Moti Khodiyar |
| 37 | Nagalpur | Rural | Nagalpur |
| 38 | Najapur | Rural | Najapur |
| 39 | Najapur (Chhatariya) | Rural | Surajgadh |
| 40 | Nani Khodiyar | Rural | Nani Khodiyar |
| 41 | Nataliya | Rural | Nataliya |
| 42 | Patarama | Rural | Patarama |
| 43 | Rajavad | Rural | Rajavad |
| 44 | Rajesar | Rural | Rajesar |
| 45 | Ranidhar | Rural | Ranidhar |
| 46 | Samadhiyala | Rural | Samadhiyala |
| 47 | Sasan | Rural | Sasan |
| 48 | Simasi | Rural | Simasi |
| 49 | Surajgadh | Rural | Surajgadh |
| 50 | Timbi | Rural | Dedakiyal |
| 51 | Vaniya Vav | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Mendarda Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Mendarda Taluka has a total population of 68,531 people, consisting of 35,440 males and 33,091 females. There are 14,832 households in the taluka with an average population density of 187 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68,531 | 68,531 | 0 |
| Male Population | 35,440 | 35,440 | 0 |
| Female Population | 33,091 | 33,091 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,832 | 14,832 | 0 |
| Population Density | 187 / km² | 187 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 48,302 literate people and 6,521 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,479 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 188 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) | 6,521 | 6,521 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 48,302 | 48,302 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,229 | 20,229 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,479 | 7,479 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 188 | 188 | 0 |
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.