Unjha Taluka - Mahesana, Gujarat
Unjha 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. Unjha is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Unjha, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 68.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 314 km², including 288.85 km² rural area and 25.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Unjha Taluka
Unjha Taluka has a total of 32 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 | Aithor | Rural | Laxmipura |
| 2 | Amudh | Rural | Amudh |
| 3 | Bhankhar | Rural | Gangapura |
| 4 | Bhunav | Rural | Bhunav |
| 5 | Brahmanvada | Rural | Brahmanvada |
| 6 | Dabhi | Rural | Surajnagar |
| 7 | Dasaj | Rural | Dasaj |
| 8 | Hajipur | Rural | Hajipur |
| 9 | Jagannathpura | Rural | Jagannathpura |
| 10 | Kahoda | Rural | Kahoda |
| 11 | Kamli | Rural | Kamli |
| 12 | Kanthravi | Rural | Kanthravi |
| 13 | Karanpur | Rural | Karanpur |
| 14 | Karli | Rural | Karli |
| 15 | Khatasana | Rural | Khatasana |
| 16 | Lihoda | Rural | Lihoda |
| 17 | Lindi | Rural | Lindi |
| 18 | Maherwada | Rural | Maherwada |
| 19 | Maktupur | Rural | Maktupur |
| 20 | Navapura | Rural | Navapura |
| 21 | Pali | Rural | Pali |
| 22 | Ranchhodpura | Rural | Ranchhodpura |
| 23 | Shihi | Rural | Shihi |
| 24 | Sunak | Rural | Sunak |
| 25 | Surpura | Rural | Surpura |
| 26 | Tundav | Rural | Tundav |
| 27 | Unava | Rural | Unava |
| 28 | Unjha | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Upera | Rural | Upera |
| 30 | Vanagla | Rural | Vanagla |
| 31 | Varvada | Rural | Varvada |
| 32 | Visol | Rural | Visol |
Population of Unjha Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Unjha Taluka has a total population of 1,75,539 people, consisting of 91,093 males and 84,446 females. There are 38,151 households in the taluka with an average population density of 559 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Households | 38,151 | 25,977 | 12,174 |
| Population Density | 559 / km² | 410 / km² | 2,284 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,39,573 literate people and 18,399 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 13,948 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 708 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) | 18,399 | 12,762 | 5,637 |
| Literate Population | 1,39,573 | 92,864 | 46,709 |
| Illiterate Population | 35,966 | 25,567 | 10,399 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 13,948 | 9,665 | 4,283 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 708 | 183 | 525 |
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.