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 information the sub-district code of Kutiyana Block (CD) is 03824. Total area of kutiyana taluka is 586 km² including 549.72 km² rural area and 36.21 km² urban area. Kutiyana taluka has a population of 86,221 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,581 while rural population is 69,640. Kutiyana has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. Kutiyana taluka has a population density of 147.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,375 houses in the sub-district, including 3,475 urban houses and 14,900 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.66% population of kutiyana taluka is literate, out of which 71.99% males and 54.94% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kutiyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |