Kheda
Kheda 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 Kheda Block (CD) is 03874. The total area of Kheda Taluka is 304 km², which includes 282.04 km² of rural area and 21.62 km² of urban area. Kheda has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kheda Taluka
Kheda Taluka has a total of 39 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 Kheda Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bherai | Bherai | Nadiad (9 km) |
| 2 | Bidaj | Bidaj | Nadiad (16 km) |
| 3 | Chalindra | Chalindra | Nadiad (16 km) |
| 4 | Chandna | Chandna | Nadiad (9 km) |
| 5 | Chitrasar | Chitrasar | Nadiad (17 km) |
| 6 | Damri | Vavdi | Nadiad (8 km) |
| 7 | Dedarda | Dedarda | Nadiad (7 km) |
| 8 | Dharoda | Dharoda | Nadiad (19 km) |
| 9 | Dhathal | Dhathal | Nadiad (7 km) |
| 10 | Goblaj | Gobhalaj | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 11 | Govindpura | Govindpura | Nadiad (4 km) |
| 12 | Hariyala | Hariyala | Nadiad (1 km) |
| 13 | Kajipura | Kajipura | Nadiad (9 km) |
| 14 | Kaloli | Kaloli | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 15 | Kanera | Kanera | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 16 | Kathwada | Kathwada | Nadiad (18 km) |
| 17 | Khumarvad | Khumarvad | Nadiad (4 km) |
| 18 | Lali | Lali | Nadiad (19 km) |
| 19 | Mahij | Mahij | Mehmedabad (14 km) |
| 20 | Malarpura | Malarpura | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 21 | Navagam | Navagam | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 22 | Nayaka | Naika | Nadiad (13 km) |
| 23 | Pansoli | Pansoli | Nadiad (12 km) |
| 24 | Parsantaj | Parsantaj | Nadiad (6 km) |
| 25 | Pinglaj | Pinglaj | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 26 | Radhu | Radhu | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 27 | Rasikpura | Rasikpura | Dholka (8 km) |
| 28 | Samadara | Samadra | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 29 | Sankhej | Sankhej | Nadiad (13 km) |
| 30 | Sarsa | Sarsa | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 31 | Shetra | Shetra | Nadiad (5 km) |
| 32 | Umiyapura | Umiyapura | Nadiad (18 km) |
| 33 | Vadala | Vadala | Nadiad (7 km) |
| 34 | Vaikunthpura | N/A | Nadiad (9 km) |
| 35 | Varsang | Varsang | Nadiad (16 km) |
| 36 | Vasna Bujarg | Vasna Bujerg | Nadiad (8 km) |
| 37 | Vasna Khurd | Vasna Khurd | Nadiad (8 km) |
| 38 | Vasna Margiya | Vasna Margiya | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 39 | Vavdi | Vavdi | Nadiad (7 km) |
Population of Kheda Taluka
The population profile of Kheda 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 Kheda 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 | 1,28,162 | 1,02,587 | 25,575 |
| Male Population | 66,433 | 53,126 | 13,307 |
| Female Population | 61,729 | 49,461 | 12,268 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,385 | 13,325 | 3,060 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,820 | 7,122 | 1,698 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,565 | 6,203 | 1,362 |
| Literate Population | 92,011 | 72,260 | 19,751 |
| Literate Male Population | 52,182 | 41,374 | 10,808 |
| Literate Female Population | 39,829 | 30,886 | 8,943 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,151 | 30,327 | 5,824 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,251 | 11,752 | 2,499 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,900 | 18,575 | 3,325 |
| Total Households | 26,168 | 21,103 | 5,065 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kheda Taluka is around 1,28,162 people. This includes 66,433 males and 61,729 females. Rural population is about 1,02,587 (53,126 males and 49,461 females), while urban population is nearly 25,575 (13,307 males and 12,268 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 16,385 of the population, with 8,820 boys and 7,565 girls. Rural areas have 13,325 children, and urban areas have about 3,060 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 92,011 literate people in Kheda Taluka, including 52,182 literate males and 39,829 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 72,260 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,751 people.
- About 36,151 people in Kheda Taluka are not literate, including 14,251 males and 21,900 females. Rural areas include 30,327 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,824 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 26,168 households, with 21,103 in villages and 5,065 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kheda 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 | 11,991 | 10,085 | 1,906 |
| SC Male Population | 6,233 | 5,263 | 970 |
| SC Female Population | 5,758 | 4,822 | 936 |
| Total ST Population | 6,977 | 6,465 | 512 |
| ST Male Population | 3,717 | 3,443 | 274 |
| ST Female Population | 3,260 | 3,022 | 238 |
| Population Density | 422 / km² | 364 / km² | 1,183 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kheda Taluka is approximately 11,991 people, including 6,233 males and 5,758 females. Around 10,085 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,906 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kheda Taluka is about 6,977 people, including 3,717 males and 3,260 females. Around 6,465 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 512 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 422 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 364 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,183 people per sq. km.