Bhachau
Bhachau is a Town and Taluka in Kachchh 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 Bhachau Block (CD) is 03724. The total area of Bhachau Taluka is 1,990 km², which includes 1,963.29 km² of rural area and 27.08 km² of urban area. Bhachau has a sex ratio of approximately 900 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhachau Taluka
Bhachau Taluka has a total of 70 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 Bhachau Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adhoi | Adhoi Pasakayara | Bhachau (21 km) |
| 2 | Amaliyara | Amaliyara | Bhachau (15 km) |
| 3 | Amarapar | Amarapar | Rapar (65 km) |
| 4 | Amardi | Amardi | Bhachau (11 km) |
| 5 | Bambhanka | Bambhanka | Rapar (80 km) |
| 6 | Bandhadi | Bandhadi | Bhachau (14 km) |
| 7 | Baniari | Baniari | Bhachau (22 km) |
| 8 | Bapuari | Janan | Rapar (83 km) |
| 9 | Bharudia | Bharudia | Bhachau (40 km) |
| 10 | Bhujpar | Sukhpar | Bhachau (25 km) |
| 11 | Chandrodi | Chandrodi | Bhachau (40 km) |
| 12 | Chhadavada | Chhadavada | Bhachau (12 km) |
| 13 | Chirai Moti | Chirai Moti | Bhachau (12 km) |
| 14 | Chirai Nani | Chirai Nani | Bhachau (15 km) |
| 15 | Chobari | Chobari | Bhachau (28 km) |
| 16 | Chopadva | Chopadva | Bhachau (7 km) |
| 17 | Dholavira | Dholavira | Rapar (66 km) |
| 18 | Gadhada | Gadhada | Rapar (74 km) |
| 19 | Gamdau | Adhoi Pasakayara | Bhachau (32 km) |
| 20 | Ganeshpar | Ganeshpar | Rapar (76 km) |
| 21 | Gharana | Gharana | Bhachau (23 km) |
| 22 | Godpar | Vandhiya | Bhachau (31 km) |
| 23 | Halra | Halra | Bhachau (12 km) |
| 24 | Jadsa | Jadsa | Bhachau (35 km) |
| 25 | Janan | Janan | Rapar (80 km) |
| 26 | Jangi | Jangi | Bhachau (27 km) |
| 27 | Kabrau | Kabrau | Bhachau (15 km) |
| 28 | Kadol | Kadol | Bhachau (24 km) |
| 29 | Kakarva | Kakarva | Bhachau (22 km) |
| 30 | Kalyanpar | Kalyanpar | Rapar (85 km) |
| 31 | Kankhoi | Kankhoi | Bhachau (33 km) |
| 32 | Kanthkot | Kanthkot | Bhachau (26 km) |
| 33 | Karmariya | Karmariya | Bhachau (6 km) |
| 34 | Katariya Juna | Katariya Juna | Bhachau (35 km) |
| 35 | Katariya Nava | Katariya Nava | Bhachau (30 km) |
| 36 | Kharoda | Dholavira | Rapar (90 km) |
| 37 | Kharoi | Kharoi | Bhachau (20 km) |
| 38 | Khodasar | Khodasar | Bhachau (29 km) |
| 39 | Kumbhardi | Kumbhardi | Bhachau (13 km) |
| 40 | Lakadiya | Lakadiya | Bhachau (27 km) |
| 41 | Lakhapar | Vandhiya | Bhachau (30 km) |
| 42 | Lakhdhirgadh | Vandhiya | Bhachau (34 km) |
| 43 | Lakhpat | Lakhpat | Bhachau (20 km) |
| 44 | Laliana | Laliana | Bhachau (24 km) |
| 45 | Lunva | Lunva | Bhachau (9 km) |
| 46 | Manfara | Manfara | Bhachau (24 km) |
| 47 | May | May | Bhachau (23 km) |
| 48 | Meghpar | Meghpar Kunjisar | Bhachau (11 km) |
| 49 | Modpar | Vandhiya | Bhachau (34 km) |
| 50 | Morgar | Morgar | Bhachau (21 km) |
| 51 | Nara | Nara | Bhachau (36 km) |
| 52 | Naransari | Naransari | Bhachau (38 km) |
| 53 | Ner | Ner | Bhachau (18 km) |
| 54 | Piprapati | Samakhiari | Bhachau (17 km) |
| 55 | Rajansar | Lakadiya | Bhachau (28 km) |
| 56 | Rajthali | Chandrodi | Bhachau (27 km) |
| 57 | Rampar | Rampar | Bhachau (17 km) |
| 58 | Ratanpar | Gadhada | Rapar (76 km) |
| 59 | Samakhiari | Samakhiari | Bhachau (15 km) |
| 60 | Shikarpur | Shikarpur | Bhachau (36 km) |
| 61 | Shivlakha | Shivlakha | Bhachau (32 km) |
| 62 | Sikara | Sikara | Bhachau (10 km) |
| 63 | Sukhpar | Sukhpar | Bhachau (21 km) |
| 64 | Toraniya | Toraniya | Bhachau (30 km) |
| 65 | Vamka | Vamka | Bhachau (20 km) |
| 66 | Vandhiya | Vandhiya | Bhachau (36 km) |
| 67 | Vasatva | Nara | Bhachau (33 km) |
| 68 | Vijpasar | Vijpasar | Bhachau (15 km) |
| 69 | Vondh | Vondh | Bhachau (7 km) |
| 70 | Vondhada | Vondhada | Bhachau (8 km) |
Population of Bhachau Taluka
The population profile of Bhachau 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 Bhachau 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 | 1,86,035 | 1,46,503 | 39,532 |
| Male Population | 97,897 | 76,236 | 21,661 |
| Female Population | 88,138 | 70,267 | 17,871 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,292 | 25,056 | 6,236 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,297 | 13,027 | 3,270 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,995 | 12,029 | 2,966 |
| Literate Population | 93,007 | 69,053 | 23,954 |
| Literate Male Population | 58,370 | 43,437 | 14,933 |
| Literate Female Population | 34,637 | 25,616 | 9,021 |
| Illiterate Population | 93,028 | 77,450 | 15,578 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 39,527 | 32,799 | 6,728 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 53,501 | 44,651 | 8,850 |
| Total Households | 41,393 | 32,746 | 8,647 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Bhachau Taluka is around 1,86,035 people. This includes 97,897 males and 88,138 females. Rural population is about 1,46,503 (76,236 males and 70,267 females), while urban population is nearly 39,532 (21,661 males and 17,871 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 31,292 of the population, with 16,297 boys and 14,995 girls. Rural areas have 25,056 children, and urban areas have about 6,236 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 93,007 literate people in Bhachau Taluka, including 58,370 literate males and 34,637 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 69,053 individuals and urban literacy covers around 23,954 people.
- About 93,028 people in Bhachau Taluka are not literate, including 39,527 males and 53,501 females. Rural areas include 77,450 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,578 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 41,393 households, with 32,746 in villages and 8,647 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bhachau 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 | 18,213 | 14,434 | 3,779 |
| SC Male Population | 9,417 | 7,464 | 1,953 |
| SC Female Population | 8,796 | 6,970 | 1,826 |
| Total ST Population | 2,122 | 1,601 | 521 |
| ST Male Population | 1,101 | 836 | 265 |
| ST Female Population | 1,021 | 765 | 256 |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 75 / km² | 1,460 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bhachau Taluka is approximately 18,213 people, including 9,417 males and 8,796 females. Around 14,434 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,779 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bhachau Taluka is about 2,122 people, including 1,101 males and 1,021 females. Around 1,601 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 521 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 93 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 75 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,460 people per sq. km.