Bhachau Taluka - Kachchh District, Gujarat
Bhachau is an administrative taluka in the Kachchh district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhachau is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Vondh, while the nearest airport is Kandla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,990 km², including 1,963.29 km² rural area and 27.08 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 900 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhachau Taluka
Bhachau Taluka has a total of 73 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 | Adhoi (Pasakayara) | Rural | Adhoj |
| 2 | Amaliyara | Rural | Amaliyara |
| 3 | Amarapar | Rural | Amarapar |
| 4 | Amardi | Rural | Amardi |
| 5 | Bambhanka | Rural | Bambhanka |
| 6 | Bandhadi | Rural | Bandhadi |
| 7 | Baniari | Rural | Baniari |
| 8 | Bapuari | Rural | Janan |
| 9 | Bhachau | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Bharudia | Rural | Bharudia |
| 11 | Bhujpar | Rural | Sukhpar |
| 12 | Chandrodi | Rural | Chandrodi |
| 13 | Chhadavada | Rural | Chhadavada |
| 14 | Chirai Moti | Rural | Chirai Moti |
| 15 | Chirai Nani | Rural | Chirai Nani |
| 16 | Chobari | Rural | Chobari |
| 17 | Chopadva | Rural | Chopadva |
| 18 | Dholavira | Rural | Dholavira |
| 19 | Gadhada | Rural | Gadhada |
| 20 | Gamdau | Rural | Adhoj |
| 21 | Ganeshpar | Rural | Ganeshpar |
| 22 | Gharana | Rural | Gharana |
| 23 | Godpar | Rural | Vandhiya |
| 24 | Halra | Rural | Halra |
| 25 | Jadsa | Rural | Jadsa |
| 26 | Janan | Rural | Janan |
| 27 | Jangi | Rural | Jangi |
| 28 | Kabrau | Rural | Kabrau |
| 29 | Kadol | Rural | Kadol |
| 30 | Kakarva | Rural | Kakarva |
| 31 | Kalyanpar | Rural | Kalyanpar |
| 32 | Kankhoi | Rural | Kankhoi |
| 33 | Kanthkot | Rural | Kanthkot |
| 34 | Karmariya | Rural | Karmariya |
| 35 | Katariya Juna | Rural | Katariya Juna |
| 36 | Katariya Nava | Rural | Katariya Nava |
| 37 | Kharoda | Rural | Dholavira |
| 38 | Kharoi | Rural | Kharoi |
| 39 | Khodasar | Rural | Khodasar |
| 40 | Kumbhardi | Rural | Kumbhardi |
| 41 | Lakadiya | Rural | Lakadiya |
| 42 | Lakhapar | Rural | Vandhiya |
| 43 | Lakhdhirgadh (Alepar) | Rural | Vandhiya |
| 44 | Lakhpat | Rural | Lakhpat |
| 45 | Lakhvat | Rural | Lakhavat |
| 46 | Laliana | Rural | Laliana |
| 47 | Lunva | Rural | Lunva |
| 48 | Manfara | Rural | Manfara |
| 49 | May | Rural | May |
| 50 | Meghpar (Kunjisar) | Rural | Meghpar (Kunjisar) |
| 51 | Modpar | Rural | Vandhiya |
| 52 | Morgar | Rural | Morgar |
| 53 | Nara | Rural | Nara |
| 54 | Naransari | Rural | Naransari |
| 55 | Ner | Rural | Ner |
| 56 | Piprapati | Rural | Samakhiari |
| 57 | Rajansar | Rural | Lakadiya |
| 58 | Rajthali | Rural | Chandrodi |
| 59 | Rampar | Rural | Rampar |
| 60 | Ratanpar | Rural | Gadhada |
| 61 | Samakhiari | Rural | Samakhiari |
| 62 | Shikarpur | Rural | Shikarpur |
| 63 | Shivlakha | Rural | Shivlakha |
| 64 | Sikara | Rural | Sikara |
| 65 | Sukhpar | Rural | Sukhpar |
| 66 | Surajbari | Rural | Soorajbari |
| 67 | Toraniya | Rural | Toraniya |
| 68 | Vamka | Rural | Vamka |
| 69 | Vandhiya | Rural | Vandhiya |
| 70 | Vasatva | Rural | Nara |
| 71 | Vijpasar | Rural | Vijpasar |
| 72 | Vondh | Rural | Vondh |
| 73 | Vondhada | Rural | Vondhada |
Population of Bhachau Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Bhachau Taluka has a total population of 1,86,035 people, consisting of 97,897 males and 88,138 females. There are 41,393 households in the taluka with an average population density of 93 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 41,393 | 32,746 | 8,647 |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 75 / km² | 1,460 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 93,007 literate people and 31,292 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 18,213 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,122 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 31,292 | 25,056 | 6,236 |
| Literate Population | 93,007 | 69,053 | 23,954 |
| Illiterate Population | 93,028 | 77,450 | 15,578 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 18,213 | 14,434 | 3,779 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,122 | 1,601 | 521 |
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.