Gandevi Taluka - Navsari, Gujarat
Gandevi 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. Gandevi is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Amalsad, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 33.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 298 km², including 268.61 km² rural area and 29.46 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 970 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gandevi Taluka
Gandevi Taluka has a total of 69 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 | Ajrai | Rural | Ajrai |
| 2 | Amalsad | Rural | Amalsad |
| 3 | Ambheta | Rural | Ambheta |
| 4 | Ancheli | Rural | Ancheli |
| 5 | Antaliya (Ct) | Rural | Antaliya |
| 6 | Bhagad | Rural | Bhagad |
| 7 | Bhat | Rural | Bhat |
| 8 | Bhatha | Rural | Bhatha |
| 9 | Bigri | Rural | Bigri |
| 10 | Bilimora (Talodh) (Ct) | Both | Talodh |
| 11 | Chhapar | Rural | Chhapar |
| 12 | Deshad | Rural | Deshad |
| 13 | Desra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 14 | Devdha | Rural | Devdha |
| 15 | Devsar (Ct) | Rural | Devsar |
| 16 | Dhakwada | Rural | Dhakwada |
| 17 | Dhamdachha | Rural | Dhamdachha |
| 18 | Dhanori | Rural | Dhanori |
| 19 | Dholai | Rural | Dholai |
| 20 | Duwada | Rural | Duwada |
| 21 | Endhal | Rural | Endhal |
| 22 | Gadat | Rural | Gadat |
| 23 | Gandeva | Rural | Gandeva |
| 24 | Gandevi | Urban | Not applicable |
| 25 | Ganghor | Rural | Ganghor |
| 26 | Govandi Bhathala | Rural | Govandi Bhathala |
| 27 | Ichhapor | Rural | Ichhapor |
| 28 | Kachholi | Rural | Kachholi |
| 29 | Kalamtha | Rural | Kalamtha |
| 30 | Kalvach | Rural | Kalvach |
| 31 | Kesali | Rural | Kesali |
| 32 | Khakhwada | Rural | Khakhwada |
| 33 | Khapariya | Rural | Khapariya |
| 34 | Khaparwada | Rural | Khaparwada |
| 35 | Khergam | Rural | Khergam |
| 36 | Kolva | Rural | Kolva |
| 37 | Kotha | Rural | Kotha |
| 38 | Machhiyavasan | Rural | Machhiyavasan |
| 39 | Manekpor | Rural | Manekpor |
| 40 | Masa | Rural | Masa |
| 41 | Matwad | Rural | Matwad |
| 42 | Mendhar | Rural | Mendhar |
| 43 | Mohanpur | Rural | Mohanpur |
| 44 | Morali | Rural | Morali |
| 45 | Movasa | Rural | Movasa |
| 46 | Nandarkha | Rural | Nandarkha |
| 47 | Pathri | Rural | Pathri |
| 48 | Pati | Rural | Pati |
| 49 | Pinjra | Rural | Pinjra |
| 50 | Pipaldhara | Rural | Pipaldhara |
| 51 | Ponsri | Rural | Ponsri |
| 52 | Rahej | Rural | Rahej |
| 53 | Salej | Rural | Salej |
| 54 | Saribujrang | Rural | Saribujrang |
| 55 | Sarikhurd | Rural | Sarikhurd |
| 56 | Sonwadi | Rural | Sonwadi |
| 57 | Taliyara | Rural | Taliyara |
| 58 | Talodh | Rural | Talodh |
| 59 | Torangam | Rural | Torangam |
| 60 | Undach Luhar Faliya | Rural | Undach Luhar Faliya |
| 61 | Undach Vaniya Faliya | Rural | Undach Vaniya Faliya |
| 62 | Vadi | Rural | Vadi |
| 63 | Vadsangal | Rural | Vadsangal |
| 64 | Vagalvad | Rural | Vegam-Vagalvad |
| 65 | Vaghrech | Rural | Vaghrech |
| 66 | Valoti | Rural | Valoti |
| 67 | Vangam | Rural | Vangam |
| 68 | Vasan | Rural | Vasan |
| 69 | Vegam | Rural | Vegam-Vagalvad |
Population of Gandevi Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Gandevi Taluka has a total population of 2,49,264 people, consisting of 1,26,527 males and 1,22,737 females. There are 56,528 households in the taluka with an average population density of 836 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Households | 56,528 | 35,565 | 20,963 |
| Population Density | 836 / km² | 576 / km² | 3,208 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,03,751 literate people and 22,898 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,763 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 77,125 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) | 22,898 | 14,097 | 8,801 |
| Literate Population | 2,03,751 | 1,26,292 | 77,459 |
| Illiterate Population | 45,513 | 28,472 | 17,041 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,763 | 3,268 | 3,495 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 77,125 | 57,057 | 20,068 |
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.