Harij Taluka - Patan, Gujarat
Harij is an administrative taluka in the Patan district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Harij is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Chanasma Junction, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 85.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 404 km², including 373.88 km² rural area and 30.09 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Harij Taluka
Harij Taluka has a total of 46 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 | Adiya | Rural | Adiya |
| 2 | Aritha | Rural | Aritha |
| 3 | Bhalana | Rural | Bhalana |
| 4 | Boratvada | Rural | Boratvada |
| 5 | Buda | Rural | Buda |
| 6 | Chabkha | Rural | Chabkha |
| 7 | Dantarvada | Rural | Dantarvada |
| 8 | Dunavada | Rural | Dunavada |
| 9 | Ekalva | Rural | Ekalva |
| 10 | Govna | Rural | Govna |
| 11 | Harij | Urban | Not applicable |
| 12 | Jamanpur | Rural | Jamanpur |
| 13 | Jaska | Rural | Jaska |
| 14 | Jasomav | Rural | Jasomav |
| 15 | Jasvantpura | Rural | Jasvantpura |
| 16 | Kalana | Rural | Kalana |
| 17 | Katara | Rural | Katara |
| 18 | Kathi | Rural | Kathi |
| 19 | Khakhal | Rural | Khakhal |
| 20 | Khakhdi | Rural | Khakhdi |
| 21 | Kukrana | Rural | Kukrana |
| 22 | Kumbhana | Rural | Kumbhana |
| 23 | Kureja | Rural | Kureja |
| 24 | Malsund | Rural | Malsund |
| 25 | Manka (Juna-Nava) | Rural | Nava Manka |
| 26 | Masa | Rural | Masa |
| 27 | Nana | Rural | Nana |
| 28 | Paloli | Rural | Sodhav |
| 29 | Piluvada | Rural | Piluvada |
| 30 | Piplana | Rural | Piplana |
| 31 | Rasulpura | Rural | Rasulpura |
| 32 | Ravindra | Rural | Ravindra |
| 33 | Roda | Rural | Roda |
| 34 | Rughnathpura | Rural | Rughnathpura |
| 35 | Sankra | Rural | Sankra |
| 36 | Sarer | Rural | Sarer |
| 37 | Sarval | Rural | Sarval |
| 38 | Savasda | Rural | Chabkha |
| 39 | Sodhav | Rural | Sodhav |
| 40 | Tamboliya | Rural | Tamboliya |
| 41 | Tharod | Rural | Tharod |
| 42 | Tornipur | Rural | Adiya |
| 43 | Vaghel | Rural | Vaghel |
| 44 | Vagosan | Rural | Vagosan |
| 45 | Vansa | Rural | Vansa |
| 46 | Vejavada | Rural | Vejavada |
Population of Harij Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Harij Taluka has a total population of 94,562 people, consisting of 48,994 males and 45,568 females. There are 18,786 households in the taluka with an average population density of 234 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94,562 | 74,309 | 20,253 |
| Male Population | 48,994 | 38,545 | 10,449 |
| Female Population | 45,568 | 35,764 | 9,804 |
| Total Households | 18,786 | 14,548 | 4,238 |
| Population Density | 234 / km² | 199 / km² | 673 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 54,035 literate people and 13,127 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 8,353 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 565 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) | 13,127 | 10,495 | 2,632 |
| Literate Population | 54,035 | 41,127 | 12,908 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,527 | 33,182 | 7,345 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 8,353 | 7,035 | 1,318 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 565 | 24 | 541 |
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.