Vanthali Taluka - Junagadh, Gujarat
Vanthali 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. Vanthali is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bandhnath, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 394 km², including 358.43 km² rural area and 35.64 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vanthali Taluka
Vanthali Taluka has a total of 47 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 | Akha | Rural | Akha |
| 2 | Balot | Rural | Balot |
| 3 | Bandhda | Rural | Bandhda |
| 4 | Bantiya | Rural | Bantiya |
| 5 | Barwala | Rural | Barwala |
| 6 | Bhatiya | Rural | Bhatiya |
| 7 | Bodka | Rural | Bodka |
| 8 | Dhandhusar | Rural | Dhandhusar |
| 9 | Dhanfuliya | Rural | Dhanfuliya |
| 10 | Dungri | Rural | Dungri |
| 11 | Gadoi | Rural | Gadoi |
| 12 | Ganthila | Rural | Ganthila |
| 13 | Ghantiya | Rural | Ghantiya |
| 14 | Ghudvadar | Rural | Ghudvadar |
| 15 | Kajaliya Mota | Rural | Kajaliya Mota |
| 16 | Kajaliya Nana | Rural | Kajaliya Nana |
| 17 | Kanjha | Rural | Kanjha |
| 18 | Kanjhadi | Rural | Kanjhadi |
| 19 | Khokharda | Rural | Khokharda |
| 20 | Khorasa | Rural | Khorasa |
| 21 | Khumbhdi | Rural | Khumbhdi |
| 22 | Koyli | Rural | Koyli |
| 23 | Lushala | Rural | Lushala |
| 24 | Luvarsar | Rural | Luvarsar |
| 25 | Mahobatpur | Rural | Mahobatpur |
| 26 | Meghpur | Rural | Meghpur |
| 27 | Nagadiya | Rural | Nagadiya |
| 28 | Nandarkhi (Ranijividi) | Rural | Nandarkhi (Ranijividi) |
| 29 | Naredi | Rural | Naredi |
| 30 | Navada | Rural | Navada |
| 31 | Navlakhi | Rural | Navlakhi |
| 32 | Ravni | Rural | Ravni |
| 33 | Raypur | Rural | Raypur |
| 34 | Santalpur | Rural | Santalpur |
| 35 | Selra | Rural | Selra |
| 36 | Sendarda | Rural | Sendarda |
| 37 | Shapur | Rural | Shapur |
| 38 | Sonardi | Rural | Sonardi |
| 39 | Sukhpur | Rural | Sukhpur |
| 40 | Thanapipli | Rural | Thanapipli |
| 41 | Tikar-Padardi | Rural | Tikar-Padardi |
| 42 | Tinmas | Rural | Tinmas |
| 43 | Umatwada | Rural | Umatwada |
| 44 | Vadla | Rural | Vadla |
| 45 | Vanthali | Urban | Not applicable |
| 46 | Vaspada | Rural | Vaspada |
| 47 | Zampodad | Rural | Zampodad |
Population of Vanthali Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Vanthali Taluka has a total population of 97,189 people, consisting of 50,481 males and 46,708 females. There are 20,504 households in the taluka with an average population density of 247 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 20,504 | 17,442 | 3,062 |
| Population Density | 247 / km² | 231 / km² | 408 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 67,204 literate people and 9,566 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,963 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,410 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,566 | 7,950 | 1,616 |
| Literate Population | 67,204 | 56,750 | 10,454 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,985 | 25,885 | 4,100 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,963 | 11,816 | 1,147 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,410 | 1,250 | 160 |
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.