Mahudha
Mahudha 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 Mahudha Block (CD) is 03877. The total area of Mahudha Taluka is 248 km², which includes 233.93 km² of rural area and 13.81 km² of urban area. Mahudha has a sex ratio of approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mahudha Taluka
Mahudha Taluka has a total of 41 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 Mahudha Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alina | Alina | Mahudha (12 km) |
| 2 | Bagdu | Bagdu | Nadiad (9 km) |
| 3 | Baladi | Baladi | Mahudha (15 km) |
| 4 | Balol | Balol | Mahudha (7 km) |
| 5 | Bhumas | Bhumas | Mahudha (5 km) |
| 6 | Chunel | Chunel | Nadiad (15 km) |
| 7 | Dadusar | Dadusar | Mahudha (3 km) |
| 8 | Dhandhodi | Dhandhodi | Mahudha (7 km) |
| 9 | Faloli | Faloli | Kathlal (5 km) |
| 10 | Finav | Finav | Mahudha (1 km) |
| 11 | Hajatiya | Hajatiya | Mahudha (10 km) |
| 12 | Heranj | Heranj | Umred (7 km) |
| 13 | Kadi | Kadi | Mahudha (12 km) |
| 14 | Kaiyaj | Kaiyaj | Mahudha (9 km) |
| 15 | Kaprupur | Kaprupur | Mahudha (11 km) |
| 16 | Khaladi | Khaladi | Mahudha (15 km) |
| 17 | Khandivav | Khandivav | Kathlal (5 km) |
| 18 | Khuntaj | Khuntaj | Nadiad (10 km) |
| 19 | Khurdabad | Faloli | Kathlal (5 km) |
| 20 | Mahisa | Mahisa | Dakor (14 km) |
| 21 | Mangalpur | Mangalpur | Mahudha (5 km) |
| 22 | Mehmedabad Muvada | Mehmedabad Muvada | Mahudha (2 km) |
| 23 | Minawada | Minawada | Kathlal (7 km) |
| 24 | Mirjapur | Nagval | Mahudha (8 km) |
| 25 | Moti Khadol | Moti Khadol | Mahudha (5 km) |
| 26 | Mulaj | Mulaj | Nadiad (7 km) |
| 27 | Nadgam | Nadgam | Mahudha (5 km) |
| 28 | Nagval | Nagval | Mahudha (15 km) |
| 29 | Nani Khadol | Nani Khadol | Mahudha (4 km) |
| 30 | Nizampura | Nizampura | Dakor (12 km) |
| 31 | Porda | Porda | Kathlal (7 km) |
| 32 | Ruppura | Ruppura | Mahudha (7 km) |
| 33 | Sanali | Sanali | Mahudha (8 km) |
| 34 | Sapla | Sapla | Nadiad (8 km) |
| 35 | Sastapur | Sastapur | Mahudha (10 km) |
| 36 | Sheri | Sheri | Mahudha (15 km) |
| 37 | Singhali | Singhali | Mahudha (7 km) |
| 38 | Toraniya | Toraniya | Mahudha (4 km) |
| 39 | Undra | Undra | Mahudha (5 km) |
| 40 | Vadthal | Vadthal | Mahudha (5 km) |
| 41 | Vasna | Vasna | Mahudha (21 km) |
Population of Mahudha Taluka
The population profile of Mahudha 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 Mahudha 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 | 1,32,560 | 1,14,838 | 17,722 |
| Male Population | 68,304 | 59,083 | 9,221 |
| Female Population | 64,256 | 55,755 | 8,501 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,357 | 15,096 | 2,261 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,147 | 7,953 | 1,194 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,210 | 7,143 | 1,067 |
| Literate Population | 94,632 | 81,874 | 12,758 |
| Literate Male Population | 53,986 | 46,652 | 7,334 |
| Literate Female Population | 40,646 | 35,222 | 5,424 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,928 | 32,964 | 4,964 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,318 | 12,431 | 1,887 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,610 | 20,533 | 3,077 |
| Total Households | 26,359 | 22,996 | 3,363 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mahudha Taluka is around 1,32,560 people. This includes 68,304 males and 64,256 females. Rural population is about 1,14,838 (59,083 males and 55,755 females), while urban population is nearly 17,722 (9,221 males and 8,501 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,357 of the population, with 9,147 boys and 8,210 girls. Rural areas have 15,096 children, and urban areas have about 2,261 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 94,632 literate people in Mahudha Taluka, including 53,986 literate males and 40,646 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 81,874 individuals and urban literacy covers around 12,758 people.
- About 37,928 people in Mahudha Taluka are not literate, including 14,318 males and 23,610 females. Rural areas include 32,964 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,964 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 26,359 households, with 22,996 in villages and 3,363 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mahudha 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 | 4,276 | 3,880 | 396 |
| SC Male Population | 2,192 | 1,987 | 205 |
| SC Female Population | 2,084 | 1,893 | 191 |
| Total ST Population | 1,348 | 1,305 | 43 |
| ST Male Population | 679 | 653 | 26 |
| ST Female Population | 669 | 652 | 17 |
| Population Density | 535 / km² | 491 / km² | 1,283 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mahudha Taluka is approximately 4,276 people, including 2,192 males and 2,084 females. Around 3,880 people live in rural parts. Nearly 396 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mahudha Taluka is about 1,348 people, including 679 males and 669 females. Around 1,305 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 43 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 535 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 491 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,283 people per sq. km.