Kutiyana
Kutiyana is a Town and Taluka in Porbandar 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 Kutiyana Block (CD) is 03824. The total area of Kutiyana Taluka is 586 km², which includes 549.72 km² of rural area and 36.21 km² of urban area. Kutiyana has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kutiyana Taluka
Kutiyana Taluka has a total of 47 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 Kutiyana Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amar | Amar | Kutiyana (13 km) |
| 2 | Amipur | Amipur | Kutiyana (15 km) |
| 3 | Baloch | Baloch | Kutiyana (6 km) |
| 4 | Bavlavadar | Bavlavadar | Kutiyana (9 km) |
| 5 | Bhadula | Bhadula | Bantwa (5 km) |
| 6 | Bhogsar | Bhogsar | Kutiyana (15 km) |
| 7 | Bildi | Bildi | Kutiyana (12 km) |
| 8 | Chauta | Chauta | Kutiyana (5 km) |
| 9 | Chhatrava | Chhatrava | Kutiyana (15 km) |
| 10 | Choliyana | Choliyana | Kutiyana (6 km) |
| 11 | Daduka | Daduka | Kutiyana (17 km) |
| 12 | Devda | Devda | Kutiyana (19 km) |
| 13 | Dharsan | Dharsan | Bantwa (15 km) |
| 14 | Dhruvala | Dhruvala | Kutiyana (13 km) |
| 15 | Farer | Farer | Bantwa (8 km) |
| 16 | Gadhvana | Gadhvana | Bantwa (15 km) |
| 17 | Gokaran | Gokaran | Kutiyana (10 km) |
| 18 | Hamadpara | Hamadpara | Kutiyana (3 km) |
| 19 | Helabeli | Helabeli | Kutiyana (9 km) |
| 20 | Ishvariya | Ishvariya | Kutiyana (10 km) |
| 21 | Jamra | Jamra | Bantwa (18 km) |
| 22 | Junej | Junej | Bantwa (6 km) |
| 23 | Kadegi | Kadegi | Bantwa (10 km) |
| 24 | Kansavad | Kansabad | Bantwa (15 km) |
| 25 | Kantol | Kantol | Kutiyana (18 km) |
| 26 | Katwana | Katwana | Kutiyana (8 km) |
| 27 | Kavalka | Kavalka | Kutiyana (14 km) |
| 28 | Khageshri | Khageshri | Kutiyana (18 km) |
| 29 | Khunpur | Khunpur | Kutiyana (12 km) |
| 30 | Kotda | Kotda | Kutiyana (9 km) |
| 31 | Mahiyari | Mahiyari | Kutiyana (16 km) |
| 32 | Mahobatpara | Mahobatpara | Kutiyana (3 km) |
| 33 | Mal | Mal | Kutiyana (5 km) |
| 34 | Malanka | Malanka | Kutiyana (13 km) |
| 35 | Mandva | Mandva | Kutiyana (3 km) |
| 36 | Moddar | Moddar | Kutiyana (15 km) |
| 37 | Mota Ghed | Amipur | Bantwa (18 km) |
| 38 | Paswali | Paswali | Kutiyana (7 km) |
| 39 | Ramnagar | Ramnagar | Kutiyana (24 km) |
| 40 | Revadra | Revadra | Bantwa (13 km) |
| 41 | Roghada | Roghada | Kutiyana (7 km) |
| 42 | Segras | Segras | Kutiyana (13 km) |
| 43 | Sindhpur | Sindhpur | Kutiyana (11 km) |
| 44 | Tarkhai | Tarkhai | Bantwa (12 km) |
| 45 | Teri | Teri | Kutiyana (6 km) |
| 46 | Thepda | Thepda | Kutiyana (4 km) |
| 47 | Vadala | Vadala | Kutiyana (15 km) |
Population of Kutiyana Taluka
The population profile of Kutiyana 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 Kutiyana 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 | 86,221 | 69,640 | 16,581 |
| Male Population | 44,112 | 35,661 | 8,451 |
| Female Population | 42,109 | 33,979 | 8,130 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,722 | 7,899 | 1,823 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,053 | 4,115 | 938 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,669 | 3,784 | 885 |
| Literate Population | 54,890 | 43,404 | 11,486 |
| Literate Male Population | 31,757 | 25,316 | 6,441 |
| Literate Female Population | 23,133 | 18,088 | 5,045 |
| Illiterate Population | 31,331 | 26,236 | 5,095 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,355 | 10,345 | 2,010 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 18,976 | 15,891 | 3,085 |
| Total Households | 18,375 | 14,900 | 3,475 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kutiyana Taluka is around 86,221 people. This includes 44,112 males and 42,109 females. Rural population is about 69,640 (35,661 males and 33,979 females), while urban population is nearly 16,581 (8,451 males and 8,130 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,722 of the population, with 5,053 boys and 4,669 girls. Rural areas have 7,899 children, and urban areas have about 1,823 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 54,890 literate people in Kutiyana Taluka, including 31,757 literate males and 23,133 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 43,404 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,486 people.
- About 31,331 people in Kutiyana Taluka are not literate, including 12,355 males and 18,976 females. Rural areas include 26,236 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,095 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,375 households, with 14,900 in villages and 3,475 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kutiyana 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 | 10,642 | 8,896 | 1,746 |
| SC Male Population | 5,455 | 4,559 | 896 |
| SC Female Population | 5,187 | 4,337 | 850 |
| Total ST Population | 438 | 408 | 30 |
| ST Male Population | 229 | 211 | 18 |
| ST Female Population | 209 | 197 | 12 |
| Population Density | 147 / km² | 127 / km² | 458 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kutiyana Taluka is approximately 10,642 people, including 5,455 males and 5,187 females. Around 8,896 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,746 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kutiyana Taluka is about 438 people, including 229 males and 209 females. Around 408 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 30 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 147 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 127 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 458 people per sq. km.