Kheda Taluka - Gujarat
Kheda is an administrative taluka in the Kheda district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kheda is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kanil, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 304 km², including 282.04 km² rural area and 21.62 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kheda Taluka
Kheda Taluka has a total of 40 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 | Bherai | Rural | Bherai |
| 2 | Bidaj | Rural | Bidaj |
| 3 | Chalindra | Rural | Chalindra |
| 4 | Chandna | Rural | Chandna |
| 5 | Chitrasar | Rural | Chitrasar |
| 6 | Damri | Rural | Vavdi |
| 7 | Dedarda | Rural | Dedarda |
| 8 | Dharoda | Rural | Dharoda |
| 9 | Dhathal | Rural | Dhathal |
| 10 | Goblaj | Rural | Gobhalaj |
| 11 | Govindpura | Rural | Govindpura |
| 12 | Hariyala | Rural | Jesvapura |
| 13 | Kajipura | Rural | Kajipura |
| 14 | Kaloli | Rural | Kaloli |
| 15 | Kanera | Rural | Kanera |
| 16 | Kathwada | Rural | Kathwada |
| 17 | Kheda | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Khumarvad | Both | Khumarvad |
| 19 | Lali | Rural | Lali |
| 20 | Mahij | Rural | Mahij |
| 21 | Malarpura | Rural | Malarpura |
| 22 | Navagam | Rural | Navagam |
| 23 | Nayaka | Rural | Naika |
| 24 | Pansoli | Rural | Pansoli |
| 25 | Parsantaj | Rural | Parsantaj |
| 26 | Pinglaj | Rural | Pinglaj |
| 27 | Radhu | Rural | Radhu |
| 28 | Rasikpura | Rural | Rasikpura |
| 29 | Samadara | Rural | Samadra |
| 30 | Sankhej | Rural | Sankhej |
| 31 | Sarsa | Rural | Sarsa |
| 32 | Shetra | Rural | Shetra |
| 33 | Umiyapura | Rural | Umiyapura |
| 34 | Vadala | Rural | Vadala |
| 35 | Vaikunthpura | Rural | Kajipura |
| 36 | Varsang | Rural | Varsang |
| 37 | Vasna Bujarg | Rural | Vasna-Bujerg |
| 38 | Vasna Margiya | Rural | Vasna Margiya |
| 39 | Vasna-Khurd | Rural | Vasna-Khurd |
| 40 | Vavdi | Rural | Vavdi |
Population of Kheda Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kheda Taluka has a total population of 1,28,162 people, consisting of 66,433 males and 61,729 females. There are 26,168 households in the taluka with an average population density of 422 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 26,168 | 21,103 | 5,065 |
| Population Density | 422 / km² | 364 / km² | 1,183 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 92,011 literate people and 16,385 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,991 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,977 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) | 16,385 | 13,325 | 3,060 |
| Literate Population | 92,011 | 72,260 | 19,751 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,151 | 30,327 | 5,824 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,991 | 10,085 | 1,906 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,977 | 6,465 | 512 |
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.