Vanthali
Vanthali 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 information the sub-district code of Vanthali Block (CD) is 03826. Total area of vanthali taluka is 394 km² including 358.43 km² rural area and 35.64 km² urban area. Vanthali taluka has a population of 97,189 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,554 while rural population is 82,635. Vanthali has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females for every 1,000 males. Vanthali taluka has a population density of 246.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,504 houses in the sub-district, including 3,062 urban houses and 17,442 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.15% population of vanthali taluka is literate, out of which 76.45% males and 61.25% females are literate.
List of Villages in Vanthali Taluka
Vanthali 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 Vanthali Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akha | Akha | Vanthali (14 km) |
| 2 | Balot | Balot | Vanthali (8 km) |
| 3 | Bandhda | Bandhda | Vanthali (12 km) |
| 4 | Bantiya | Bantiya | Vanthali (10 km) |
| 5 | Barwala | Barwala | Vanthali (11 km) |
| 6 | Bhatiya | Bhatiya | Vanthali (18 km) |
| 7 | Bodka | Bodka | Vanthali (15 km) |
| 8 | Dhandhusar | Dhandhusar | Vanthali (10 km) |
| 9 | Dhanfuliya | Dhanfuliya | Vanthali (9 km) |
| 10 | Dungri | Dungri | Vanthali (15 km) |
| 11 | Gadoi | Gadoi | Vanthali (8 km) |
| 12 | Ganthila | Ganthila | Vanthali (9 km) |
| 13 | Ghantiya | Ghantiya | Vanthali (9 km) |
| 14 | Ghudvadar | Ghudvadar | Junagadh (10 km) |
| 15 | Kajaliya Mota | Kajaliya Mota | Vanthali (9 km) |
| 16 | Kajaliya Nana | Kajaliya Nana | Vanthali (8 km) |
| 17 | Kanjha | Kanjha | Vanthali (5 km) |
| 18 | Kanjhadi | Kanjhadi | Vanthali (7 km) |
| 19 | Khokharda | Khokharda | Vanthali (9 km) |
| 20 | Khorasa | Khorasa | Vanthali (15 km) |
| 21 | Khumbhdi | Khumbhdi | Vanthali (11 km) |
| 22 | Koyli | Koyli | Vanthali (7 km) |
| 23 | Lushala | Lushala | Vanthali (12 km) |
| 24 | Luvarsar | Luvarsar | Vanthali (9 km) |
| 25 | Mahobatpur | Mahobatpur | Junagadh (12 km) |
| 26 | Meghpur | Meghpur | Vanthali (12 km) |
| 27 | Nagadiya | Nagadiya | Vanthali (10 km) |
| 28 | Nandarkhi | Nandarkhi Ranijividi | Junagadh (8 km) |
| 29 | Naredi | Naredi | Vanthali (10 km) |
| 30 | Navada | Navada | Vanthali (14 km) |
| 31 | Navlakhi | Navlakhi | Vanthali (8 km) |
| 32 | Ravni | Ravni | Vanthali (13 km) |
| 33 | Raypur | Raypur | Junagadh (10 km) |
| 34 | Santalpur | Santalpur | Vanthali (8 km) |
| 35 | Selra | Selra | Vanthali (6 km) |
| 36 | Sendarda | Sendarda | Keshod (14 km) |
| 37 | Shapur | Shapur | Vanthali (5 km) |
| 38 | Sonardi | Sonardi | Junagadh (8 km) |
| 39 | Sukhpur | Sukhpur | Vanthali (15 km) |
| 40 | Thanapipli | Thanapipli | Vanthali (17 km) |
| 41 | Tikar Padardi | Tikar Padardi | Manavadar (12 km) |
| 42 | Tinmas | Tinmas | Vanthali (12 km) |
| 43 | Umatwada | Umatwada | Junagadh (6 km) |
| 44 | Vadla | Vadla | Junagadh (9 km) |
| 45 | Vaspada | Vaspada | Vanthali (19 km) |
| 46 | Zampodad | Zampodad | Vanthali (12 km) |
Population of Vanthali Taluka
The population profile of Vanthali 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 Vanthali's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97,189 | 82,635 | 14,554 |
| Male Population | 50,481 | 43,013 | 7,468 |
| Female Population | 46,708 | 39,622 | 7,086 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,566 | 7,950 | 1,616 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,122 | 4,291 | 831 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,444 | 3,659 | 785 |
| Literate Population | 67,204 | 56,750 | 10,454 |
| Literate Male Population | 38,594 | 32,832 | 5,762 |
| Literate Female Population | 28,610 | 23,918 | 4,692 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,985 | 25,885 | 4,100 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,887 | 10,181 | 1,706 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,098 | 15,704 | 2,394 |
| Total Households | 20,504 | 17,442 | 3,062 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Vanthali Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 12,963 | 11,816 | 1,147 |
| SC Male Population | 6,783 | 6,198 | 585 |
| SC Female Population | 6,180 | 5,618 | 562 |
| Total ST Population | 1,410 | 1,250 | 160 |
| ST Male Population | 715 | 636 | 79 |
| ST Female Population | 695 | 614 | 81 |
| Population Density | 247 / km² | 231 / km² | 408 / km² |