Kheralu
Kheralu is a Town and Taluka in Mahesana 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 information the sub-district code of Kheralu Block (CD) is 03752. Total area of kheralu taluka is 322 km² including 284.65 km² rural area and 37.00 km² urban area. Kheralu taluka has a population of 1,33,778 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,843 while rural population is 1,11,935. Kheralu has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Kheralu taluka has a population density of 415.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 26,456 houses in the sub-district, including 4,527 urban houses and 21,929 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.72% population of kheralu taluka is literate, out of which 74.35% males and 56.53% females are literate.
List of Villages in Kheralu Taluka
Kheralu Taluka has a total of 51 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 Kheralu Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarpura | Chada Amarapur | Kheralu (18 km) |
| 2 | Ambavada | Ambavada | Kheralu (5 km) |
| 3 | Arathi | Arathi | Kheralu (11 km) |
| 4 | Balad | Balad | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 5 | Chachariya | Chachariya | Kheralu (8 km) |
| 6 | Chada | Chada Amarapur | Kheralu (18 km) |
| 7 | Chansol | Chansol | Kheralu (10 km) |
| 8 | Chotiya | Chotiya | Kheralu (12 km) |
| 9 | Dabhad | Dabhad | Kheralu (10 km) |
| 10 | Dabhoda | Dabhoda | Kheralu (13 km) |
| 11 | Dalisana | Dalisana | Kheralu (11 km) |
| 12 | Davol | Davol | Kheralu (15 km) |
| 13 | Dedasan | Dedasan | Kheralu (21 km) |
| 14 | Delvada | Delvada | Kheralu (9 km) |
| 15 | Fattepura | Fattepura Khe | Kheralu (7 km) |
| 16 | Gajipur | Nanivada Gaji | Kheralu (3 km) |
| 17 | Gathaman | Gathaman | Kheralu (3 km) |
| 18 | Gorisana | Gorisana | Kheralu (5 km) |
| 19 | Kuda | Kuda Rahemanpura | Kheralu (14 km) |
| 20 | Lalawada | Lalawada | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 21 | Limbdi | Limbdi | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 22 | Lunva | Lunva | Kheralu (12 km) |
| 23 | Machhava | Machhava | Kheralu (10 km) |
| 24 | Madhasana | Madhasana | Vadnagar (15 km) |
| 25 | Mahekubpura | Mahekubpura | Kheralu (14 km) |
| 26 | Mahiyal | Mahiyal Sakari | Kheralu (7 km) |
| 27 | Malarpura | Malapura | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 28 | Malekpur | Malekpur Khe | Kheralu (4 km) |
| 29 | Mandali | Mandali | Kheralu (11 km) |
| 30 | Mandropur | Mandropur Suvariya | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 31 | Moti Hirvani | Moti Hirvani | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 32 | Nalu | Nalu | Kheralu (12 km) |
| 33 | Nandali | Nandali Miyasana | Kheralu (5 km) |
| 34 | Nani Hirvani | Nani Hirvani | Kheralu (7 km) |
| 35 | Nanivada | Nanivada Gaji | Kheralu (7 km) |
| 36 | Nortol | Nortol | Kheralu (15 km) |
| 37 | Panchha | Panchha | Kheralu (11 km) |
| 38 | Rahemanpura | Kuda Rahemanpura | Kheralu (12 km) |
| 39 | Rasulpur | Rasulpur | Kheralu (5 km) |
| 40 | Sadikpur | Sadikpur | Kheralu (4 km) |
| 41 | Sakari | Sakri | Kheralu (7 km) |
| 42 | Samoja | Samoja | Kheralu (5 km) |
| 43 | Sangathala | Sangathala | Kheralu (12 km) |
| 44 | Shahpur | Vithoda Shahpur Khe | Kheralu (13 km) |
| 45 | Suvariya | Mandropur Suvariya | Kheralu (2 km) |
| 46 | Thangana | Thangana | Kheralu (4 km) |
| 47 | Unad | Unad | Vadnagar (17 km) |
| 48 | Vaghvadi | Vaghvadi | Kheralu (11 km) |
| 49 | Varetha | Varetha | Kheralu (12 km) |
| 50 | Vavdi | Vavdi Khe | Kheralu (14 km) |
| 51 | Vithoda | Vithoda Shahpur Khe | Kheralu (13 km) |
Population of Kheralu Taluka
The population profile of Kheralu 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 Kheralu's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,33,778 | 1,11,935 | 21,843 |
| Male Population | 68,968 | 57,656 | 11,312 |
| Female Population | 64,810 | 54,279 | 10,531 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,769 | 15,277 | 2,492 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,444 | 8,077 | 1,367 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,325 | 7,200 | 1,125 |
| Literate Population | 87,920 | 71,929 | 15,991 |
| Literate Male Population | 51,281 | 42,283 | 8,998 |
| Literate Female Population | 36,639 | 29,646 | 6,993 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,858 | 40,006 | 5,852 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,687 | 15,373 | 2,314 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 28,171 | 24,633 | 3,538 |
| Total Households | 26,456 | 21,929 | 4,527 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kheralu Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 11,304 | 9,722 | 1,582 |
| SC Male Population | 5,870 | 5,043 | 827 |
| SC Female Population | 5,434 | 4,679 | 755 |
| Total ST Population | 385 | 218 | 167 |
| ST Male Population | 203 | 118 | 85 |
| ST Female Population | 182 | 100 | 82 |
| Population Density | 416 / km² | 393 / km² | 590 / km² |