Kheralu Taluka - Mahesana, Gujarat
Kheralu 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. Kheralu is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Dharewada, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.
The total area of the taluka is 322 km², including 284.65 km² rural area and 37.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kheralu Taluka
Kheralu Taluka has a total of 50 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 | Amarpura | Rural | Chada-Amarapur |
| 2 | Ambavada | Rural | Ambavada |
| 3 | Arathi | Rural | Arathi |
| 4 | Balad | Rural | Balad |
| 5 | Chachariya | Rural | Chachariya |
| 6 | Chada | Rural | Chada-Amarapur |
| 7 | Chansol | Rural | Chansol |
| 8 | Chotiya | Rural | Chotiya |
| 9 | Dabhad | Rural | Dabhad |
| 10 | Dabhoda | Rural | Dabhoda |
| 11 | Dalisana | Rural | Dalisana |
| 12 | Davol | Rural | Davol |
| 13 | Dedasan | Rural | Dedasan |
| 14 | Delvada | Rural | Delvada |
| 15 | Fattepura(Khe) | Rural | Fattepura(Khe) |
| 16 | Gajipur | Rural | Nanivada-Gaji |
| 17 | Gathaman | Rural | Gathaman |
| 18 | Gorisana | Rural | Gorisana |
| 19 | Kheralu | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Kuda | Rural | Kuda-Rahemanpura |
| 21 | Lalawada | Rural | Lalawada |
| 22 | Limbdi | Rural | Limbdi |
| 23 | Lunva | Rural | Lunva |
| 24 | Machhava | Rural | Machhava |
| 25 | Mahekubpura | Rural | Mahekubpura |
| 26 | Mahiyal | Rural | Mahiyal-Sakari |
| 27 | Malarpura | Rural | Malapura |
| 28 | Malekpur (Khe) | Rural | Malekpur (Khe) |
| 29 | Mandali | Rural | Mandali |
| 30 | Mandropur | Rural | Mandropur-Suvariya |
| 31 | Moti Hirvani | Rural | Moti Hirvani |
| 32 | Nalu | Rural | Nalu |
| 33 | Nandali (Miyasana) | Rural | Nandali-Miyasana |
| 34 | Nani Hirvani | Rural | Nani Hirvani |
| 35 | Nanivada | Rural | Nanivada-Gaji |
| 36 | Nortol | Rural | Nortol |
| 37 | Panchha | Rural | Panchha |
| 38 | Rahemanpura | Rural | Kuda-Rahemanpura |
| 39 | Rasulpur | Rural | Rasulpur |
| 40 | Sadikpur | Rural | Sadikpur |
| 41 | Sakari | Rural | Sakri |
| 42 | Samoja | Rural | Samoja |
| 43 | Sangathala | Rural | Sangathala |
| 44 | Shahpur (Santokpura) | Rural | Vithoda-Shahpur(Khe) |
| 45 | Suvariya | Rural | Mandropur-Suvariya |
| 46 | Thangana | Rural | Thangana |
| 47 | Vaghvadi | Rural | Vaghvadi |
| 48 | Varetha | Rural | Varetha |
| 49 | Vavdi (Khe) | Rural | Vavdi (Khe) |
| 50 | Vithoda | Rural | Vithoda-Shahpur(Khe) |
Population of Kheralu Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Kheralu Taluka has a total population of 1,33,778 people, consisting of 68,968 males and 64,810 females. There are 26,456 households in the taluka with an average population density of 416 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 26,456 | 21,929 | 4,527 |
| Population Density | 416 / km² | 393 / km² | 590 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 87,920 literate people and 17,769 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,304 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 385 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) | 17,769 | 15,277 | 2,492 |
| Literate Population | 87,920 | 71,929 | 15,991 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,858 | 40,006 | 5,852 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,304 | 9,722 | 1,582 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 385 | 218 | 167 |
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.