Mendarda Taluka - Junagadh, Gujarat
Mendarda 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 Lushala, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 367 km². The sex ratio was 934 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
According to the 2011 Census, Mendarda Taluka had a total population of 68,531 people living in 14,832 households. The population comprised 35,440 males and 33,091 females, with an average population density of 187 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | 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 |
Mendarda Taluka had 48,302 literate people and 6,521 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 7,479 and 188 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | 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.