Mundra
Mundra 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 information the sub-district code of Mundra Block (CD) is 03730. Total area of mundra taluka is 1,098 km² including 1,077.36 km² rural area and 20.75 km² urban area. Mundra taluka has a population of 1,53,219 peoples, out of which urban population is 20,338 while rural population is 1,32,881. Mundra has a sex ratio of approximately 704 females for every 1,000 males. Mundra taluka has a population density of 139.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 35,192 houses in the sub-district, including 4,738 urban houses and 30,454 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.44% population of mundra taluka is literate, out of which 74.35% males and 55.22% females are literate.
List of Villages in Mundra Taluka
Mundra Taluka has a total of 61 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 Mundra Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Babiya | Beraja | Mundra (30 km) |
2 | Bagda | Bagda | Mundra (20 km) |
3 | Baraya | Khakhar Moti | Mundra (10 km) |
4 | Baroi | Baroi | Mundra (2 km) |
5 | Beraja | Beraja | Mundra (18 km) |
6 | Bhadresar | Bhadresar | Mundra (27 km) |
7 | Bharudiya | Vadala | Anjar (20 km) |
8 | Bhorara | Bhorara | Mundra (7 km) |
9 | Bocha | Karagoga | Mundra (17 km) |
10 | Borana | Nana Kapaya | Mundra (6 km) |
11 | Chhasra | Chhasra | Mundra (17 km) |
12 | Depa | Depa | Mundra (28 km) |
13 | Deshalpar | Deshalpar | Mundra (10 km) |
14 | Dhrab | Dhrab | Mundra (5 km) |
15 | Fachariya | Khakhar Moti | Mundra (21 km) |
16 | Gelda | Gelda | Mundra (21 km) |
17 | Goersama | Baroi | Mundra (2 km) |
18 | Gundala | Gundala | Mundra (8 km) |
19 | Hatdi | Hatdi | Mundra (22 km) |
20 | Jarpara | N/A | Mundra (8 km) |
21 | Kanajra | Kanajra | Mundra (28 km) |
22 | Kandagara Mota | Kandagara Mota | Mundra (26 km) |
23 | Kandagara Nana | Lakhapar | Mundra (18 km) |
24 | Karagoga | Karagoga | Mundra (15 km) |
25 | Khakhar Moti | Khakhar Moti | Mundra (23 km) |
26 | Kukadsar | Hatdi | Mundra (26 km) |
27 | Kundrodi | Kundrodi | Mundra (20 km) |
28 | Kuvay | Hatdi | Mundra (28 km) |
29 | Lakhapar | Lakhapar | Mundra (15 km) |
30 | Lifara | Vagura | Mundra (23 km) |
31 | Luni | Luni | Mundra (10 km) |
32 | Mangra | Sadau | Mundra (3 km) |
33 | Mokha | Mokha | Mundra (16 km) |
34 | Mota Kapaya | Mota Kapaya | Mundra (5 km) |
35 | Moti Bhujpar | Moti Bhujpar | Mundra (15 km) |
36 | Mundra | Mundra | Mundra |
37 | Nana Kapaya | Nana Kapaya | Mundra (4 km) |
38 | Nani Bhujpar | Moti Bhujpar | Mundra (8 km) |
39 | Navinal | Navinal | Mundra (9 km) |
40 | Patri | Patri | Mundra (19 km) |
41 | Pavdiara | Vadala | Bhuj (7 km) |
42 | Pragpar | N/A | Mundra (9 km) |
43 | Pratappar | N/A | Mundra (9 km) |
44 | Raga | Luni | Mundra (8 km) |
45 | Ramaniya | Ramaniya | Mundra (30 km) |
46 | Ratadiya | Ratadiya | Mundra (12 km) |
47 | Sadau | Sadau | Mundra (5 km) |
48 | Samagoga | Samagoga | Mundra (10 km) |
49 | Shekhadiya | Sadau | Mundra (5 km) |
50 | Shiracha | Shiracha | Mundra (20 km) |
51 | Sukhpar | Khakhar Moti | Mundra (17 km) |
52 | Tappar | Tappar | Bhuj (28 km) |
53 | Toda | Toda | Mundra (9 km) |
54 | Tumbadi Moti | Tumbadi Nani | Mundra (33 km) |
55 | Tumbadi Nani | Tumbadi Nani | Mandvi (13 km) |
56 | Tunda | Tunda | Mandvi (20 km) |
57 | Vadala | Vadala | Mundra (20 km) |
58 | Vagura | Vagura | Mundra (23 km) |
59 | Vanki | Vanki | Mundra (20 km) |
60 | Viraniya | Viraniya | Mundra (12 km) |
61 | Vovar | Vovar | Mundra (19 km) |
Population of Mundra Taluka
The population profile of Mundra 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 Mundra's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,53,219 | 1,32,881 | 20,338 |
Male Population | 89,871 | 78,986 | 10,885 |
Female Population | 63,348 | 53,895 | 9,453 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,623 | 18,776 | 2,847 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,206 | 9,704 | 1,502 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,417 | 9,072 | 1,345 |
Literate Population | 1,01,793 | 87,314 | 14,479 |
Literate Male Population | 66,815 | 58,421 | 8,394 |
Literate Female Population | 34,978 | 28,893 | 6,085 |
Illiterate Population | 51,426 | 45,567 | 5,859 |
Illiterate Male Population | 23,056 | 20,565 | 2,491 |
Illiterate Female Population | 28,370 | 25,002 | 3,368 |
Total Households | 35,192 | 30,454 | 4,738 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mundra 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 |
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Total SC Population | 20,311 | 17,823 | 2,488 |
SC Male Population | 10,616 | 9,277 | 1,339 |
SC Female Population | 9,695 | 8,546 | 1,149 |
Total ST Population | 1,979 | 1,867 | 112 |
ST Male Population | 1,056 | 989 | 67 |
ST Female Population | 923 | 878 | 45 |
Population Density | 140 / km² | 123 / km² | 980 / km² |