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, the sub-district code of Kheralu Block (CD) is 03752. The total area of Kheralu Taluka is 322 km², which includes 284.65 km² of rural area and 37.00 km² of urban area. Kheralu has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 1,33,778 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kheralu Taluka is around 1,33,778 people. This includes 68,968 males and 64,810 females. Rural population is about 1,11,935 (57,656 males and 54,279 females), while urban population is nearly 21,843 (11,312 males and 10,531 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 17,769 of the population, with 9,444 boys and 8,325 girls. Rural areas have 15,277 children, and urban areas have about 2,492 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 87,920 literate people in Kheralu Taluka, including 51,281 literate males and 36,639 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 71,929 individuals and urban literacy covers around 15,991 people.
- About 45,858 people in Kheralu Taluka are not literate, including 17,687 males and 28,171 females. Rural areas include 40,006 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,852 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 26,456 households, with 21,929 in villages and 4,527 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kheralu 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kheralu Taluka is approximately 11,304 people, including 5,870 males and 5,434 females. Around 9,722 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,582 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kheralu Taluka is about 385 people, including 203 males and 182 females. Around 218 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 167 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 416 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 393 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 590 people per sq. km.