Balasinor
Balasinor is a Town and Taluka in Kheda 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 Balasinor Block (CD) is 03871. The total area of Balasinor Taluka is 305 km², which includes 283.32 km² of rural area and 21.64 km² of urban area. Balasinor has a sex ratio of approximately 931 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Balasinor Taluka
Balasinor 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 Balasinor Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alela | Alela | Balasinor (22 km) |
| 2 | Baliyadev | Baliyadev | Balasinor (6 km) |
| 3 | Bhanthala | Bhanthala | Balasinor (11 km) |
| 4 | Bodeli | Bodeli | Balasinor (6 km) |
| 5 | Dakhariya | Dakhariya | Balasinor (7 km) |
| 6 | Dev | Dev | Balasinor (12 km) |
| 7 | Dhanela | Dolat Poyda | Balasinor (22 km) |
| 8 | Dhathi | Dev | Balasinor (15 km) |
| 9 | Dhundhaliya | Raiyoli | Balasinor (15 km) |
| 10 | Dolat Poyda | Dolat Poyda | Balasinor (20 km) |
| 11 | Felsani | Felsani | Balasinor (10 km) |
| 12 | Gadhavada | Gadhavada | Balasinor (5 km) |
| 13 | Gadhna Muvada | Gadhna Muvada | Balasinor (14 km) |
| 14 | Gaja Pagina Muvada | Gaja Pagina Muvada | Balasinor (8 km) |
| 15 | Gundela | Alela | Balasinor (20 km) |
| 16 | Gunthli | Gunthli | Balasinor (13 km) |
| 17 | Handiya | Handiya Balasinor | Balasinor (2 km) |
| 18 | Jamiyatpura | Baliyadev | Balasinor (2 km) |
| 19 | Janod | Janod | Balasinor (11 km) |
| 20 | Jetholi | Jetholi | Balasinor (22 km) |
| 21 | Jorapura | Jorapura | Balasinor (8 km) |
| 22 | Kadaia | Kadaia | Balasinor (16 km) |
| 23 | Kambopa | Kambopa | Balasinor (18 km) |
| 24 | Karanpur | Karanpur | Balasinor (3 km) |
| 25 | Khandivav | Khandivav | Balasinor (10 km) |
| 26 | Kotarbor | Kotarbor | Balasinor (14 km) |
| 27 | Kunjara | Bodeli | Balasinor (3 km) |
| 28 | Limbdi | Limbdi | Balasinor (10 km) |
| 29 | Manvarpura | Othvad | Balasinor (10 km) |
| 30 | Meghaliya | Meghaliya | Balasinor (9 km) |
| 31 | Navagama | Navagama | Balasinor (7 km) |
| 32 | Othvad | Othvad | Balasinor (10 km) |
| 33 | Pandva | Pandva | Balasinor (15 km) |
| 34 | Parabiya | Parabiya | Balasinor (18 km) |
| 35 | Parpadiya | Navagama | Balasinor (8 km) |
| 36 | Pilodra | Pilodra | Balasinor (9 km) |
| 37 | Raiyoli | Raiyoli | Balasinor (15 km) |
| 38 | Rajpur | Rajpur Balasinor | Balasinor (2 km) |
| 39 | Raliyata | Raliyata Balasinor | Balasinor (8 km) |
| 40 | Sakariya | Sakariya | Balasinor (5 km) |
| 41 | Saliyavadi | Saliyavadi | Balasinor (4 km) |
| 42 | Saroda | Saroda | Balasinor (7 km) |
| 43 | Sutariya | Sutariya | Balasinor (12 km) |
| 44 | Vadadala | Vadadala | Balasinor (5 km) |
| 45 | Vanakbori | Vanakbori | Balasinor (14 km) |
| 46 | Vasadra | Vasadra | Balasinor (20 km) |
Population of Balasinor Taluka
The population profile of Balasinor 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 Balasinor 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 | 1,45,823 | 1,06,493 | 39,330 |
| Male Population | 75,480 | 55,198 | 20,282 |
| Female Population | 70,343 | 51,295 | 19,048 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,002 | 14,056 | 4,946 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,023 | 7,326 | 2,697 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,979 | 6,730 | 2,249 |
| Literate Population | 1,03,686 | 73,372 | 30,314 |
| Literate Male Population | 60,171 | 43,673 | 16,498 |
| Literate Female Population | 43,515 | 29,699 | 13,816 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,137 | 33,121 | 9,016 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,309 | 11,525 | 3,784 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,828 | 21,596 | 5,232 |
| Total Households | 28,821 | 21,230 | 7,591 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Balasinor Taluka is around 1,45,823 people. This includes 75,480 males and 70,343 females. Rural population is about 1,06,493 (55,198 males and 51,295 females), while urban population is nearly 39,330 (20,282 males and 19,048 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 19,002 of the population, with 10,023 boys and 8,979 girls. Rural areas have 14,056 children, and urban areas have about 4,946 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,03,686 literate people in Balasinor Taluka, including 60,171 literate males and 43,515 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 73,372 individuals and urban literacy covers around 30,314 people.
- About 42,137 people in Balasinor Taluka are not literate, including 15,309 males and 26,828 females. Rural areas include 33,121 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 9,016 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 28,821 households, with 21,230 in villages and 7,591 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Balasinor 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 | 10,995 | 7,392 | 3,603 |
| SC Male Population | 5,642 | 3,806 | 1,836 |
| SC Female Population | 5,353 | 3,586 | 1,767 |
| Total ST Population | 2,690 | 2,359 | 331 |
| ST Male Population | 1,373 | 1,208 | 165 |
| ST Female Population | 1,317 | 1,151 | 166 |
| Population Density | 478 / km² | 376 / km² | 1,817 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Balasinor Taluka is approximately 10,995 people, including 5,642 males and 5,353 females. Around 7,392 people live in rural parts. Nearly 3,603 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Balasinor Taluka is about 2,690 people, including 1,373 males and 1,317 females. Around 2,359 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 331 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 478 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 376 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,817 people per sq. km.