Becharaji Taluka - Mahesana, Gujarat
Becharaji is an administrative taluka in the Mahesana district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Becharaji is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Dethli, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 60.3 km.
The total area of the taluka is 418 km², including 409.38 km² rural area and 8.77 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Becharaji Taluka
Becharaji Taluka has a total of 52 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 | Adivada | Rural | Adivada |
| 2 | Ajabpura | Rural | Ajabpura |
| 3 | Akba | Rural | Akba |
| 4 | Ambala | Rural | Ambala |
| 5 | Asjol | Rural | Asjol |
| 6 | Bariyaf | Rural | Bariyaf |
| 7 | Bechar Alias Becharaji (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bhalgamda | Rural | Bhalgamda |
| 9 | Chadasna | Rural | Chadasana |
| 10 | Chandanki | Rural | Chandanki |
| 11 | Chandroda | Rural | Chandroda |
| 12 | Chhatasana | Rural | Chhatasana |
| 13 | Dedana | Rural | Dedana |
| 14 | Dedarda | Rural | Gambhu-Dedarada |
| 15 | Delpura Khant | Rural | Delpura Khant |
| 16 | Delvada Khant | Rural | Gajapura |
| 17 | Dethli | Rural | Dethli |
| 18 | Devgadh | Rural | Devgadh |
| 19 | Dhanpura | Rural | Dhanpura |
| 20 | Dharpura-Khant | Rural | Dharpura-Khant |
| 21 | Dodivada | Rural | Dodivada |
| 22 | Edala | Rural | Endla |
| 23 | Finchdi | Rural | Finchadi |
| 24 | Gambhu | Rural | Gambhu-Dedarada |
| 25 | Ganeshpura | Rural | Ganeshpura (Gambhu) |
| 26 | Indrap | Rural | Indrap |
| 27 | Jetpur | Rural | Jetpura |
| 28 | Kakasna | Rural | Kanoda-Kakasana |
| 29 | Kalri | Rural | Kalri |
| 30 | Kanoda | Rural | Kanoda-Kakasana |
| 31 | Karansagar | Rural | Karansagar |
| 32 | Khambhel | Rural | Khambhel |
| 33 | Mandali | Rural | Mandali |
| 34 | Matrasan | Rural | Matrasan |
| 35 | Modhera | Rural | Modhera |
| 36 | Motap | Rural | Motap |
| 37 | Poyda | Rural | Poyda |
| 38 | Pratapgadh | Rural | Pratapgadh |
| 39 | Ranchhodpura | Rural | Ranchhodpura |
| 40 | Ranela | Rural | Ranela |
| 41 | Rantej | Rural | Rantej |
| 42 | Ruppura Karanpura | Rural | Ruppura Karanpura |
| 43 | Saduthla | Rural | Saduthala |
| 44 | Sankhalpur | Rural | Sankhalpur |
| 45 | Sanpavada | Rural | Sampavada |
| 46 | Sujanpura | Rural | Sujanpura |
| 47 | Suraj | Rural | Suraj |
| 48 | Surpura | Rural | Surpura |
| 49 | Udela | Rural | Udela |
| 50 | Vanpur | Rural | Vanpur |
| 51 | Venpura | Rural | Venpura |
| 52 | Vijapurda | Rural | Vijapurda |
Population of Becharaji Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Becharaji Taluka has a total population of 99,588 people, consisting of 51,152 males and 48,436 females. There are 20,728 households in the taluka with an average population density of 238 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 99,588 | 87,014 | 12,574 |
| Male Population | 51,152 | 44,612 | 6,540 |
| Female Population | 48,436 | 42,402 | 6,034 |
| Total Households | 20,728 | 18,019 | 2,709 |
| Population Density | 238 / km² | 213 / km² | 1,434 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 65,953 literate people and 12,421 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,015 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 181 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,421 | 11,004 | 1,417 |
| Literate Population | 65,953 | 56,752 | 9,201 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,635 | 30,262 | 3,373 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,015 | 7,494 | 521 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 181 | 107 | 74 |
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.