Chikhli Taluka - Navsari, Gujarat
Chikhli is an administrative taluka in the Navsari district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chikhli is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bilimora Jn, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 46.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 587 km², including 586.38 km² rural area and 1.09 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chikhli Taluka
Chikhli Taluka has a total of 73 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 | Agasi | Rural | Agasi |
| 2 | Ahirvad | Rural | Thala |
| 3 | Alipor | Rural | Alipor |
| 4 | Amadhara | Rural | Amadhara |
| 5 | Ambach | Rural | Ambach |
| 6 | Balwada | Rural | Balwada |
| 7 | Bamanvel | Rural | Bamanvel |
| 8 | Bamanwada | Rural | Bamanwada |
| 9 | Barolia | Rural | Barolia |
| 10 | Bhuri | Rural | Maliadhara |
| 11 | Bodvank | Rural | Bodvank |
| 12 | Chari | Rural | Chari |
| 13 | Chasa | Rural | Chasa |
| 14 | Chikhli (Ct) | Rural | Chikhli |
| 15 | Chimal | Rural | Chimal |
| 16 | Chitali | Rural | Chitali |
| 17 | Degam | Rural | Degam |
| 18 | Dholiyavad | Rural | Degam |
| 19 | Dholumber | Rural | Dholumber |
| 20 | Donja | Rural | Donja |
| 21 | Dukan | Rural | Ghej |
| 22 | Fadvel | Rural | Fadvel |
| 23 | Ghej | Rural | Ghej |
| 24 | Ghekti | Rural | Ghekti |
| 25 | Ghodvani | Rural | Ghodvani |
| 26 | Gholar | Rural | Gholar |
| 27 | Godthal | Rural | Godthal |
| 28 | Harangam | Rural | Harangam |
| 29 | Hond | Rural | Hond |
| 30 | Jogwad | Rural | Jogwad |
| 31 | Kakadvel | Rural | Kakadvel |
| 32 | Kaliyari | Rural | Kaliyari |
| 33 | Kanbhai | Rural | Kanbhai |
| 34 | Kangvai | Rural | Kangvai |
| 35 | Khambhda | Rural | Khambhda |
| 36 | Kharoli | Rural | Kharoli |
| 37 | Khudvel | Rural | Khudvel |
| 38 | Khundh | Rural | Khundh |
| 39 | Kukeri | Rural | Kukeri |
| 40 | Majigam | Rural | Majigam |
| 41 | Maliadhara | Rural | Maliadhara |
| 42 | Malwada | Rural | Malwada |
| 43 | Mandav Khadak | Rural | Mandav Khadak |
| 44 | Manekpor | Rural | Manekpor |
| 45 | Minkachchh | Rural | Minkachchh |
| 46 | Mograwadi | Rural | Mograwadi |
| 47 | Nogama | Rural | Nogama |
| 48 | Pipalgabhan | Rural | Pipalgabhan |
| 49 | Rankuwa | Rural | Rankuwa |
| 50 | Ranverikalla | Rural | Ranverikalla |
| 51 | Ranverikhurd | Rural | Ranverikhurd |
| 52 | Rethvania | Rural | Rethvania-Undhval |
| 53 | Rumla | Rural | Rumla |
| 54 | Sadadvel | Rural | Sadadvel |
| 55 | Sadakpor | Rural | Sadakpor |
| 56 | Samaroli | Rural | Samaroli |
| 57 | Saraiya | Rural | Saraiya |
| 58 | Saravani | Rural | Saravani |
| 59 | Satadiya | Rural | Satadiya |
| 60 | Soldhara | Rural | Soldhara |
| 61 | Sunthwad | Rural | Sunthwad |
| 62 | Surkhai | Rural | Surkhai |
| 63 | Syada | Rural | Syada |
| 64 | Talavchora | Rural | Talavchora |
| 65 | Tankal | Rural | Tankal |
| 66 | Tejlav | Rural | Tejlav |
| 67 | Thala | Rural | Thala |
| 68 | Ugamna | Rural | Hond |
| 69 | Undhwal | Rural | Rethvania-Undhval |
| 70 | Vankal | Rural | Vankal |
| 71 | Vanzna | Rural | Vanzna |
| 72 | Velanpor | Rural | Velanpor |
| 73 | Zari | Rural | Zari |
Population of Chikhli Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Chikhli Taluka has a total population of 3,09,877 people, consisting of 1,56,516 males and 1,53,361 females. There are 68,261 households in the taluka with an average population density of 527 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,09,877 | 3,02,852 | 7,025 |
| Male Population | 1,56,516 | 1,52,960 | 3,556 |
| Female Population | 1,53,361 | 1,49,892 | 3,469 |
| Total Households | 68,261 | 66,719 | 1,542 |
| Population Density | 527 / km² | 516 / km² | 6,445 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,27,783 literate people and 30,533 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,732 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,20,170 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) | 30,533 | 29,902 | 631 |
| Literate Population | 2,27,783 | 2,21,840 | 5,943 |
| Illiterate Population | 82,094 | 81,012 | 1,082 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,732 | 5,658 | 74 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,20,170 | 2,18,860 | 1,310 |
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.