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, the sub-district code of Vadnagar Block (CD) is 03755. The total area of Vadnagar Taluka is 323 km², which includes 278.30 km² of rural area and 44.27 km² of urban area. Vadnagar has a sex ratio of approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 1,45,445 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Vadnagar Taluka is around 1,45,445 people. This includes 74,437 males and 71,008 females. Rural population is about 1,17,655 (60,340 males and 57,315 females), while urban population is nearly 27,790 (14,097 males and 13,693 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,566 of the population, with 9,926 boys and 8,640 girls. Rural areas have 15,158 children, and urban areas have about 3,408 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,02,835 literate people in Vadnagar Taluka, including 58,445 literate males and 44,390 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 83,199 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,636 people.
- About 42,610 people in Vadnagar Taluka are not literate, including 15,992 males and 26,618 females. Rural areas include 34,456 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,154 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 29,054 households, with 23,470 in villages and 5,584 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Vadnagar 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Vadnagar Taluka is approximately 9,384 people, including 4,817 males and 4,567 females. Around 7,206 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,178 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Vadnagar Taluka is about 106 people, including 54 males and 52 females. Around 73 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 33 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 451 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 423 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 628 people per sq. km.