Matar Taluka - Kheda District, Gujarat
Matar 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. Matar is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Gothaj, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 386 km², including 386.19 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Matar Taluka
Matar Taluka has a total of 49 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 | Antroli | Rural | Antroli |
| 2 | Asamali | Rural | Asamali |
| 3 | Aslali | Rural | Aslali |
| 4 | Bamangam | Rural | Bamangam |
| 5 | Baroda | Rural | Baroda |
| 6 | Bhalada | Rural | Bhalada |
| 7 | Chanor | Rural | Chanor |
| 8 | Daloli | Rural | Daloli |
| 9 | Dethli | Rural | Dethli |
| 10 | Garmala | Rural | Garmala |
| 11 | Hadeva | Rural | Hadeva |
| 12 | Haijarabad | Rural | Haijarabad |
| 13 | Indarvarna | Rural | Indarvarna |
| 14 | Kathoda | Rural | Kathoda |
| 15 | Khadiyarpura | Rural | Khadiyarpura |
| 16 | Kharenti | Rural | Kharenti |
| 17 | Koshiyal | Rural | Koshiyal |
| 18 | Kunjara | Rural | Punaj |
| 19 | Limbasi | Rural | Limbasi |
| 20 | Machhiel | Rural | Machhiel |
| 21 | Mahelaj | Rural | Mahelaj |
| 22 | Malavada | Rural | Malavada |
| 23 | Marala | Rural | Nagrama |
| 24 | Matar | Rural | Matar |
| 25 | Mehmedabad | Rural | Vastana |
| 26 | Nadhanpur | Rural | Nadhanpur |
| 27 | Nagrama | Rural | Nagrama |
| 28 | Nandoli | Rural | Nandoli |
| 29 | Palla | Rural | Palla |
| 30 | Pariyej | Rural | Pariyej |
| 31 | Pipariya | Rural | Pipariya |
| 32 | Punaj | Rural | Punaj |
| 33 | Radhvanaj | Rural | Radhvanaj |
| 34 | Ranasar | Rural | Ranasar |
| 35 | Ratanpur | Rural | Ratanpur |
| 36 | Sandhana | Rural | Sandhana |
| 37 | Sayla | Rural | Sayla |
| 38 | Shekhupur | Rural | Shekhupur |
| 39 | Sinjiwada | Rural | Sinjiwada |
| 40 | Sokhda | Rural | Sokhda |
| 41 | Traj | Rural | Traj |
| 42 | Tranja | Rural | Tranja |
| 43 | Undhela | Rural | Undhela |
| 44 | Untai | Rural | Untai |
| 45 | Valotri | Rural | Valotri |
| 46 | Vansar | Rural | Vansar |
| 47 | Vasai | Rural | Vasai |
| 48 | Vastana | Rural | Vastana |
| 49 | Viroja | Rural | Viroja |
Population of Matar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Matar Taluka has a total population of 1,62,800 people, consisting of 84,391 males and 78,409 females. There are 32,902 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 | 1,62,800 | 1,62,800 | 0 |
| Male Population | 84,391 | 84,391 | 0 |
| Female Population | 78,409 | 78,409 | 0 |
| Total Households | 32,902 | 32,902 | 0 |
| Population Density | 422 / km² | 422 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,13,270 literate people and 20,874 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,098 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,737 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) | 20,874 | 20,874 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,13,270 | 1,13,270 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 49,530 | 49,530 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,098 | 8,098 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,737 | 1,737 | 0 |
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.