Unjha
Unjha 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 Unjha Block (CD) is 03753. Total area of unjha taluka is 314 km² including 288.85 km² rural area and 25.00 km² urban area. Unjha taluka has a population of 1,75,539 peoples, out of which urban population is 57,108 while rural population is 1,18,431. Unjha has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. Unjha taluka has a population density of 559.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 38,151 houses in the sub-district, including 12,174 urban houses and 25,977 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 79.51% population of unjha taluka is literate, out of which 83.84% males and 74.84% females are literate.
List of Villages in Unjha Taluka
Unjha Taluka has a total of 31 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 Unjha Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Aithor | Aithor | Unjha (4 km) |
2 | Amudh | Amudh | Unjha (8 km) |
3 | Bhankhar | Bhankhar | Unjha (7 km) |
4 | Bhunav | Bhunav | Unjha (10 km) |
5 | Brahmanvada | Brahmanvada | Unjha (7 km) |
6 | Dabhi | Dabhi | Unjha (7 km) |
7 | Dasaj | Dasaj | Unjha (8 km) |
8 | Hajipur | Hajipur | Unjha (9 km) |
9 | Jagannathpura | Jagannathpura | Sidhpur (5 km) |
10 | Kahoda | Kahoda | Sidhpur (8 km) |
11 | Kamli | Kamli | Unjha (5 km) |
12 | Kanthravi | Kanthravi | Unjha (13 km) |
13 | Karanpur | Karanpur | Unjha (10 km) |
14 | Karli | Karli | Unjha (10 km) |
15 | Khatasana | Khatasana | Sidhpur (10 km) |
16 | Lihoda | Lihoda | Unjha (8 km) |
17 | Lindi | Lindi | Unjha (12 km) |
18 | Maherwada | Maherwada | Unjha (12 km) |
19 | Maktupur | Maktupur | Unjha (3 km) |
20 | Navapura | Navapura | Unjha (10 km) |
21 | Pali | Pali | Unjha (9 km) |
22 | Ranchhodpura | Ranchhodpura | Unjha (9 km) |
23 | Shihi | Shihi | Unjha (3 km) |
24 | Sunak | Sunak | Unjha (7 km) |
25 | Surpura | Surpura | Unjha (10 km) |
26 | Tundav | Tundav | Unjha (7 km) |
27 | Unava | Unava | Unjha (4 km) |
28 | Upera | Upera | Unjha (12 km) |
29 | Vanagla | Bhavanipura | Unjha (4 km) |
30 | Varvada | Varvada | Unjha (8 km) |
31 | Visol | Visol | Unjha (10 km) |
Population of Unjha Taluka
The population profile of Unjha 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 Unjha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 1,75,539 | 1,18,431 | 57,108 |
Male Population | 91,093 | 61,326 | 29,767 |
Female Population | 84,446 | 57,105 | 27,341 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,399 | 12,762 | 5,637 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,168 | 6,931 | 3,237 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,231 | 5,831 | 2,400 |
Literate Population | 1,39,573 | 92,864 | 46,709 |
Literate Male Population | 76,375 | 51,257 | 25,118 |
Literate Female Population | 63,198 | 41,607 | 21,591 |
Illiterate Population | 35,966 | 25,567 | 10,399 |
Illiterate Male Population | 14,718 | 10,069 | 4,649 |
Illiterate Female Population | 21,248 | 15,498 | 5,750 |
Total Households | 38,151 | 25,977 | 12,174 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Unjha 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 |
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Total SC Population | 13,948 | 9,665 | 4,283 |
SC Male Population | 7,225 | 5,020 | 2,205 |
SC Female Population | 6,723 | 4,645 | 2,078 |
Total ST Population | 708 | 183 | 525 |
ST Male Population | 373 | 97 | 276 |
ST Female Population | 335 | 86 | 249 |
Population Density | 559 / km² | 410 / km² | 2,284 / km² |