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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Alina Alina Mahudha (12 km)
2Bagdu Bagdu Nadiad (9 km)
3Baladi Baladi Mahudha (15 km)
4Balol Balol Mahudha (7 km)
5Bhumas Bhumas Mahudha (5 km)
6Chunel Chunel Nadiad (15 km)
7Dadusar Dadusar Mahudha (3 km)
8Dhandhodi Dhandhodi Mahudha (7 km)
9Faloli Faloli Kathlal (5 km)
10Finav Finav Mahudha (1 km)
11Hajatiya Hajatiya Mahudha (10 km)
12Heranj Heranj Umred (7 km)
13Kadi Kadi Mahudha (12 km)
14Kaiyaj Kaiyaj Mahudha (9 km)
15Kaprupur Kaprupur Mahudha (11 km)
16Khaladi Khaladi Mahudha (15 km)
17Khandivav Khandivav Kathlal (5 km)
18Khuntaj Khuntaj Nadiad (10 km)
19Khurdabad Faloli Kathlal (5 km)
20Mahisa Mahisa Dakor (14 km)
21Mangalpur Mangalpur Mahudha (5 km)
22Mehmedabad Muvada Mehmedabad Muvada Mahudha (2 km)
23Minawada Minawada Kathlal (7 km)
24Mirjapur Nagval Mahudha (8 km)
25Moti Khadol Moti Khadol Mahudha (5 km)
26Mulaj Mulaj Nadiad (7 km)
27Nadgam Nadgam Mahudha (5 km)
28Nagval Nagval Mahudha (15 km)
29Nani Khadol Nani Khadol Mahudha (4 km)
30Nizampura Nizampura Dakor (12 km)
31Porda Porda Kathlal (7 km)
32Ruppura Ruppura Mahudha (7 km)
33Sanali Sanali Mahudha (8 km)
34Sapla Sapla Nadiad (8 km)
35Sastapur Sastapur Mahudha (10 km)
36Sheri Sheri Mahudha (15 km)
37Singhali Singhali Mahudha (7 km)
38Toraniya Toraniya Mahudha (4 km)
39Undra Undra Mahudha (5 km)
40Vadthal Vadthal Mahudha (5 km)
41Vasna 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.