Sutrapada
Sutrapada is a Town and Taluka in Junagadh District of Gujarat. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Sutrapada Block (CD) is 03836. The total area of Sutrapada Taluka is 327 km², which includes 292.19 km² of rural area and 34.91 km² of urban area. Sutrapada has a sex ratio of approximately 969 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sutrapada Taluka
Sutrapada Taluka has a total of 46 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Sutrapada Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alidhra | Alidhra | Kodinar (12 km) |
| 2 | Amrapur | Amrapur | Veraval (26 km) |
| 3 | Anand Para | Anand Para | Sutrapada (33 km) |
| 4 | Barevla | Barevla | Kodinar (16 km) |
| 5 | Barula | Barula | Kodinar (7 km) |
| 6 | Bhuva Timbi | Bhuva Timbi | Kodinar (6 km) |
| 7 | Bhuvavada | Bhuvavada | Kodinar (13 km) |
| 8 | Bosan | Bosan | Sutrapada (17 km) |
| 9 | Chagiya | Chagiya | Sutrapada (16 km) |
| 10 | Dhamlej | Dhamlej | Kodinar (8 km) |
| 11 | Gangetha | Gangetha | Kodinar (14 km) |
| 12 | Ghantiya | Ghantiya | Kodinar (20 km) |
| 13 | Gorakh Madhi | Gorakh Madhi | Sutrapada (14 km) |
| 14 | Harnasa | Harnasa | Sutrapada (8 km) |
| 15 | Kadsala | Kadsala | Kodinar (8 km) |
| 16 | Kadvar | Kadvar | Sutrapada (4 km) |
| 17 | Kanjotar | Kanjotar | Kodinar (6 km) |
| 18 | Khambha | Khambha | Kodinar (19 km) |
| 19 | Khera | Khera | Kodinar (13 km) |
| 20 | Lakhapara | Lakhapara | Veraval (20 km) |
| 21 | Lati | Lati | Sutrapada (5 km) |
| 22 | Lodhva | Lodhva | Sutrapada (10 km) |
| 23 | Mahobatpara | Mahobatpara | Kodinar (13 km) |
| 24 | Matana | Matana | Kodinar (9 km) |
| 25 | Moradiya | Moradiya | Kodinar (9 km) |
| 26 | Morasa | Morasa | Sutrapada (14 km) |
| 27 | Navagam | Navagam | Sutrapada (15 km) |
| 28 | Padruka | Padruka | Sutrapada (10 km) |
| 29 | Pipalva | Pipalva | Sutrapada (12 km) |
| 30 | Pransli | Pransli | Kodinar (8 km) |
| 31 | Prashnavda | Prashnavda | Sutrapada (8 km) |
| 32 | Rakhej | Rakhej | Kodinar (6 km) |
| 33 | Rangpur | Rangpur | Kodinar (14 km) |
| 34 | Sara | Sara | Sutrapada (18 km) |
| 35 | Singsar | Singsar | Sutrapada (15 km) |
| 36 | Solaj | Solaj | Kodinar (10 km) |
| 37 | Sundarpara | Sundarpara | Veraval (10 km) |
| 38 | Thareli | Thareli | Sutrapada (18 km) |
| 39 | Thordi | Thordi | Kodinar (9 km) |
| 40 | Timbdi | Timbdi | Kodinar (11 km) |
| 41 | Tobra | Tobra | Kodinar (20 km) |
| 42 | Umbri | Umbri | Sutrapada (15 km) |
| 43 | Vadodra | Vadodra Jhala | Sutrapada (5 km) |
| 44 | Vansavad | Vansavad | Kodinar (24 km) |
| 45 | Vavdi | Vavdi Sutra | Sutrapada (6 km) |
| 46 | Virodar | Virodar | Kodinar (19 km) |
Population of Sutrapada Taluka
The population profile of Sutrapada Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Sutrapada Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,41,968 | 1,15,836 | 26,132 |
| Male Population | 72,091 | 58,754 | 13,337 |
| Female Population | 69,877 | 57,082 | 12,795 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,121 | 14,950 | 3,171 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,388 | 7,685 | 1,703 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,733 | 7,265 | 1,468 |
| Literate Population | 88,848 | 71,321 | 17,527 |
| Literate Male Population | 51,305 | 41,265 | 10,040 |
| Literate Female Population | 37,543 | 30,056 | 7,487 |
| Illiterate Population | 53,120 | 44,515 | 8,605 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,786 | 17,489 | 3,297 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 32,334 | 27,026 | 5,308 |
| Total Households | 24,327 | 19,665 | 4,662 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Sutrapada Taluka is around 1,41,968 people. This includes 72,091 males and 69,877 females. Rural population is about 1,15,836 (58,754 males and 57,082 females), while urban population is nearly 26,132 (13,337 males and 12,795 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,121 of the population, with 9,388 boys and 8,733 girls. Rural areas have 14,950 children, and urban areas have about 3,171 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 88,848 literate people in Sutrapada Taluka, including 51,305 literate males and 37,543 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 71,321 individuals and urban literacy covers around 17,527 people.
- About 53,120 people in Sutrapada Taluka are not literate, including 20,786 males and 32,334 females. Rural areas include 44,515 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,605 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 24,327 households, with 19,665 in villages and 4,662 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sutrapada Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 14,588 | 13,221 | 1,367 |
| SC Male Population | 7,426 | 6,716 | 710 |
| SC Female Population | 7,162 | 6,505 | 657 |
| Total ST Population | 1,042 | 819 | 223 |
| ST Male Population | 513 | 408 | 105 |
| ST Female Population | 529 | 411 | 118 |
| Population Density | 434 / km² | 396 / km² | 749 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Sutrapada Taluka is approximately 14,588 people, including 7,426 males and 7,162 females. Around 13,221 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,367 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sutrapada Taluka is about 1,042 people, including 513 males and 529 females. Around 819 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 223 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 434 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 396 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 749 people per sq. km.