Gandevi
Gandevi is a Town and Taluka in Navsari 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 Gandevi Block (CD) is 03924. Total area of gandevi taluka is 298 km² including 268.61 km² rural area and 29.46 km² urban area. Gandevi taluka has a population of 2,49,264 peoples, out of which urban population is 94,500 while rural population is 1,54,764. Gandevi has a sex ratio of approximately 970 females for every 1,000 males. Gandevi taluka has a population density of 836.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 56,528 houses in the sub-district, including 20,963 urban houses and 35,565 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.74% population of gandevi taluka is literate, out of which 84.33% males and 79.07% females are literate.
List of Villages in Gandevi Taluka
Gandevi Taluka has a total of 58 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 Gandevi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ajrai | Ajrai | Gandevi (1 km) |
2 | Amalsad | Amalsad | Bilimora (3 km) |
3 | Ambheta | Ambheta | Gandevi (5 km) |
4 | Ancheli | Ancheli | Gandevi (10 km) |
5 | Antaliya | N/A | Gandevi |
6 | Bhatha | Bhatha | Bilimora (2 km) |
7 | Bigri | Bigri | Bilimora (8 km) |
8 | Bilimora | N/A | Gandevi |
9 | Chhapar | Chhapar | Bilimora (4 km) |
10 | Deshad | Deshad | Gandevi (3 km) |
11 | Devdha | Devdha | Gandevi (4 km) |
12 | Devsar | N/A | Gandevi |
13 | Dhakwada | Dhakwada | Devsar (2 km) |
14 | Dhamdachha | Dhamdachha | Gandevi (3 km) |
15 | Dhanori | Dhanori | Gandevi (2 km) |
16 | Duwada | Duwada | Gandevi (4 km) |
17 | Endhal | Endhal | Gandevi (7 km) |
18 | Gadat | Gadat | Gandevi (3 km) |
19 | Gandeva | Gandeva | Gandevi (10 km) |
20 | Ganghor | Ganghor | Gandevi (3 km) |
21 | Govandi Bhathala | Govandi Bhathala | Bilimora (3 km) |
22 | Ichhapor | Ichhapor | Gandevi (6 km) |
23 | Kachholi | Kachholi | Gandevi (4 km) |
24 | Kalamtha | Kalamtha | Bilimora (3 km) |
25 | Kalvach | Kalvach | Gandevi (7 km) |
26 | Kesali | Kesali | Devsar (3 km) |
27 | Khakhwada | Khakhwada | Gandevi (4 km) |
28 | Khapariya | Khapariya | Gandevi (8 km) |
29 | Khaparwada | Khaparwada | Bilimora (5 km) |
30 | Khergam | Khergam | Gandevi (1 km) |
31 | Kolva | Kolva | Gandevi (7 km) |
32 | Kotha | Kotha | Bilimora (5 km) |
33 | Manekpor | Manekpor | Gandevi (6 km) |
34 | Masa | Masa | Gandevi (8 km) |
35 | Matwad | Matwad | Gandevi (10 km) |
36 | Mendhar | Mendhar | Bilimora (10 km) |
37 | Mohanpur | Mohanpur | Gandevi (7 km) |
38 | Morali | Morali | Bilimora (3 km) |
39 | Nandarkha | Nandarkha | Antaliya (3 km) |
40 | Pathri | Pathri | Gandevi (3 km) |
41 | Pati | Pati | Gandevi (3 km) |
42 | Pinjra | Pinjra | Gandevi (7 km) |
43 | Pipaldhara | Pipaldhara | Gandevi (5 km) |
44 | Rahej | Rahej | Gandevi (1 km) |
45 | Salej | Salej | Gandevi (5 km) |
46 | Saribujrang | Saribujrang | Bilimora (5 km) |
47 | Sarikhurd | Sarikhurd | Gandevi (5 km) |
48 | Sonwadi | Sonwadi | Gandevi (5 km) |
49 | Torangam | Torangam | Gandevi (1 km) |
50 | Undach Luhar Faliya | Undach Luhar Faliya | Antaliya (2 km) |
51 | Undach Vaniya Faliya | Undach Vaniya Faliya | Bilimora (3 km) |
52 | Vadsangal | Vadsangal | Gandevi (2 km) |
53 | Vagalvad | Vegam Vagalvad | Gandevi (7 km) |
54 | Vaghrech | Vaghrech | Bilimora (1 km) |
55 | Valoti | Valoti | Gandevi (2 km) |
56 | Vangam | Vangam | Bilimora (5 km) |
57 | Vasan | Vasan | Bilimora (6 km) |
58 | Vegam | Vegam Vagalvad | Gandevi (7 km) |
Population of Gandevi Taluka
The population profile of Gandevi 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 Gandevi'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 | 2,49,264 | 1,54,764 | 94,500 |
Male Population | 1,26,527 | 78,000 | 48,527 |
Female Population | 1,22,737 | 76,764 | 45,973 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,898 | 14,097 | 8,801 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 11,923 | 7,256 | 4,667 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,975 | 6,841 | 4,134 |
Literate Population | 2,03,751 | 1,26,292 | 77,459 |
Literate Male Population | 1,06,705 | 65,678 | 41,027 |
Literate Female Population | 97,046 | 60,614 | 36,432 |
Illiterate Population | 45,513 | 28,472 | 17,041 |
Illiterate Male Population | 19,822 | 12,322 | 7,500 |
Illiterate Female Population | 25,691 | 16,150 | 9,541 |
Total Households | 56,528 | 35,565 | 20,963 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gandevi 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 | 6,763 | 3,268 | 3,495 |
SC Male Population | 3,368 | 1,601 | 1,767 |
SC Female Population | 3,395 | 1,667 | 1,728 |
Total ST Population | 77,125 | 57,057 | 20,068 |
ST Male Population | 38,494 | 28,574 | 9,920 |
ST Female Population | 38,631 | 28,483 | 10,148 |
Population Density | 836 / km² | 576 / km² | 3,208 / km² |