Vadnagar
Vadnagar 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 Vadnagar Block (CD) is 03755. Total area of vadnagar taluka is 323 km² including 278.30 km² rural area and 44.27 km² urban area. Vadnagar taluka has a population of 1,45,445 peoples, out of which urban population is 27,790 while rural population is 1,17,655. Vadnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. Vadnagar taluka has a population density of 450.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 29,054 houses in the sub-district, including 5,584 urban houses and 23,470 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.70% population of vadnagar taluka is literate, out of which 78.52% males and 62.51% females are literate.
List of Villages in Vadnagar Taluka
Vadnagar Taluka has a total of 43 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 Vadnagar Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anandpura | Anandpura Transvad | Vadnagar (9 km) |
| 2 | Aspa | Aspa | Vadnagar (16 km) |
| 3 | Babipura | Babipura | Vadnagar (12 km) |
| 4 | Badarpur | Badarpur | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 5 | Bajpura | Bajpura Jagapur | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 6 | Champa | Champa | Vadnagar (5 km) |
| 7 | Chandpur | Malekpur Chandpur | Vadnagar (3 km) |
| 8 | Chhabaliya | Chhabaliya | Vadnagar (8 km) |
| 9 | Dabu | Dabu | Vadnagar (17 km) |
| 10 | Ganeshpura | Ganeshpura | Vadnagar (23 km) |
| 11 | Hajipur | Shekhpur Khe Haji | Vadnagar (5 km) |
| 12 | Jagapura | Bajpura Jagapur | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 13 | Jaska | Jaska | Vadnagar (12 km) |
| 14 | Kahipur | Kahipur | Vadnagar (11 km) |
| 15 | Kamalpur | Kamalpur | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 16 | Karbatiya | Karbatiya | Vadnagar (8 km) |
| 17 | Karshanpura | Karshanpura | Vadnagar (10 km) |
| 18 | Kesimpa | Kesimpa | Vadnagar (7 km) |
| 19 | Khanpur | Khanpur | Vadnagar (11 km) |
| 20 | Khatasana | Khatasana | Kheralu (8 km) |
| 21 | Khatoda | Khatoda | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 22 | Malekpur | Malekpur Chandpur | Vadnagar (3 km) |
| 23 | Mirjhapur | Mirjhapur | Vadnagar (9 km) |
| 24 | Molipur | Molipur | Vadnagar (3 km) |
| 25 | Navapura | Navapura | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 26 | Pipaldar | Pipaldar | Vadnagar (9 km) |
| 27 | Rajpur | Rajpur Vad | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 28 | Sabalpur | Sabalpur | Vadnagar (5 km) |
| 29 | Sarna | Sarna | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 30 | Shahpur | Shahpur Vad | Vadnagar (8 km) |
| 31 | Shekhpur | Shekhpur Khe Haji | Kheralu (6 km) |
| 32 | Shobhasan | Shobhasan | Vadnagar (15 km) |
| 33 | Sipor | Sipor | Vadnagar (8 km) |
| 34 | Sulipur | Sulipur | Vadnagar (4 km) |
| 35 | Sultanpur | Sultanpur | Vadnagar (5 km) |
| 36 | Sundhiya | Sundhiya | Vadnagar (8 km) |
| 37 | Transvad | Anandpura Transvad | Vadnagar (8 km) |
| 38 | Undani | Undani | Vadnagar (23 km) |
| 39 | Undhai | Undhai | Vadnagar (9 km) |
| 40 | Vaghadi | Valasana Vagvadi N O | Vadnagar (17 km) |
| 41 | Vaghdi | Valasana Vagvadi N O | Vadnagar (20 km) |
| 42 | Vaktapur | N/A | Vadnagar (20 km) |
| 43 | Valasana | Valasana Vagvadi N O | Kheralu (20 km) |
Population of Vadnagar Taluka
The population profile of Vadnagar 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 Vadnagar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,45,445 | 1,17,655 | 27,790 |
| Male Population | 74,437 | 60,340 | 14,097 |
| Female Population | 71,008 | 57,315 | 13,693 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,566 | 15,158 | 3,408 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,926 | 8,167 | 1,759 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,640 | 6,991 | 1,649 |
| Literate Population | 1,02,835 | 83,199 | 19,636 |
| Literate Male Population | 58,445 | 47,290 | 11,155 |
| Literate Female Population | 44,390 | 35,909 | 8,481 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,610 | 34,456 | 8,154 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,992 | 13,050 | 2,942 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 26,618 | 21,406 | 5,212 |
| Total Households | 29,054 | 23,470 | 5,584 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Vadnagar 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 | 9,384 | 7,206 | 2,178 |
| SC Male Population | 4,817 | 3,673 | 1,144 |
| SC Female Population | 4,567 | 3,533 | 1,034 |
| Total ST Population | 106 | 73 | 33 |
| ST Male Population | 54 | 34 | 20 |
| ST Female Population | 52 | 39 | 13 |
| Population Density | 451 / km² | 423 / km² | 628 / km² |