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, the sub-district code of Vanthali Block (CD) is 03826. The total area of Vanthali Taluka is 394 km², which includes 358.43 km² of rural area and 35.64 km² of urban area. Vanthali has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vanthali Taluka is around 97,189 people. This includes 50,481 males and 46,708 females. Rural population is about 82,635 (43,013 males and 39,622 females), while urban population is nearly 14,554 (7,468 males and 7,086 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,566 of the population, with 5,122 boys and 4,444 girls. Rural areas have 7,950 children, and urban areas have about 1,616 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 67,204 literate people in Vanthali Taluka, including 38,594 literate males and 28,610 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 56,750 individuals and urban literacy covers around 10,454 people.
- About 29,985 people in Vanthali Taluka are not literate, including 11,887 males and 18,098 females. Rural areas include 25,885 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,100 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 20,504 households, with 17,442 in villages and 3,062 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vanthali 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vanthali Taluka is approximately 12,963 people, including 6,783 males and 6,180 females. Around 11,816 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,147 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vanthali Taluka is about 1,410 people, including 715 males and 695 females. Around 1,250 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 160 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 247 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 231 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 408 people per sq. km.