Ranavav
Ranavav 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 Ranavav Block (CD) is 03823. Total area of ranavav taluka is 585 km² including 499.87 km² rural area and 84.70 km² urban area. Ranavav taluka has a population of 1,14,568 peoples, out of which urban population is 51,890 while rural population is 62,678. Ranavav has a sex ratio of approximately 959 females for every 1,000 males. Ranavav taluka has a population density of 196 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 24,328 houses in the sub-district, including 10,898 urban houses and 13,430 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 62.57% population of ranavav taluka is literate, out of which 69.54% males and 55.30% females are literate.
List of Villages in Ranavav Taluka
Ranavav Taluka has a total of 62 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 Ranavav Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ajmapat Nes | N/A | Ranavav (15 km) |
2 | Amardad | N/A | Ranavav |
3 | Aniali | Aniali | Ranavav (15 km) |
4 | Anti Nes | N/A | Ranavav (12 km) |
5 | Ashiyapat | Ashiyapat | Ranavav (17 km) |
6 | Bapodar | Bapodar | Ranavav (15 km) |
7 | Bedawada Nes | N/A | Ranavav (13 km) |
8 | Bhod | Bhod | Ranavav (8 km) |
9 | Bhoddar | Bhoddar | Kutiyana (18 km) |
10 | Bhukhbara Nes | N/A | Ranavav (12 km) |
11 | Bileshwar | Bileshwar | Ranavav (15 km) |
12 | Bordi | Bordi | Ranavav (11 km) |
13 | Boriavala Nes | N/A | Ranavav (15 km) |
14 | Chhapravala Nes | N/A | Ranavav (14 km) |
15 | Daiyar | Daiyar | Kutiyana (11 km) |
16 | Dataniya Nes | N/A | Ranavav (30 km) |
17 | Dharampur | Dharampur | Porbandar (3 km) |
18 | Dhoria Nes | N/A | Ranavav (33 km) |
19 | Dhorivav Nes | N/A | Ranavav (14 km) |
20 | Dhraphadiya Nes | N/A | Ranavav (11 km) |
21 | Dhuna Nes | N/A | Ranavav (11 km) |
22 | Digvijaygadh | Digvijaygadh | Ranavav (4 km) |
23 | Dolatgadh | Dolatgadh | Ranavav (14 km) |
24 | Fataltem Nes | N/A | Ranavav (19 km) |
25 | Fulzar Nes | N/A | Ranavav (32 km) |
26 | Gandiyavad Nes | N/A | Ranavav (15 km) |
27 | Hanumangadh | Hanumangadh | Ranavav (17 km) |
28 | Jambu | Jambu | Ranavav (21 km) |
29 | Jarera Nes | N/A | Ranavav (12 km) |
30 | Kandorna Rana | Kandorna Rana | Kutiyana (10 km) |
31 | Karval Nes | N/A | Ranavav (8 km) |
32 | Kathiyo Nes | N/A | Ranavav (17 km) |
33 | Kerala | Kerala | Ranavav (18 km) |
34 | Khakhravala Nes | N/A | Ranavav (25 km) |
35 | Khambhala | Khambhala | Ranavav (12 km) |
36 | Kharavira Khunano Nes | N/A | Ranavav (13 km) |
37 | Kharavira Nes | N/A | Ranavav (6 km) |
38 | Khijdad | Khijdad | Kutiyana (10 km) |
39 | Khirsara | Khirsara | Kutiyana (18 km) |
40 | Khodiyar Nes | N/A | Ranavav (36 km) |
41 | Kothavaro Nes | N/A | Ranavav (29 km) |
42 | Krushnay Nes | N/A | Ranavav (19 km) |
43 | Mahira | Mahira | Kutiyana (19 km) |
44 | Malek Nes | N/A | Ranavav (25 km) |
45 | Mokar | Mokal | Ranavav (11 km) |
46 | Morivirda Nes | N/A | Ranavav (12 km) |
47 | Munjvaro Nes | N/A | Ranavav (25 km) |
48 | Nerana | Nerana | Kutiyana (21 km) |
49 | Padardi | Padardi | Ranavav (21 km) |
50 | Pipaliya | Pipaliya | Ranavav (3 km) |
51 | Ramgadh | Ramgadh | Ranavav (9 km) |
52 | Ranava Nes | N/A | Ranavav (30 km) |
53 | Sajanwada Nes | N/A | Ranavav (17 km) |
54 | Satvira Nes | N/A | Ranavav (20 km) |
55 | Shermalki Nes | N/A | Ranavav (13 km) |
56 | Shermlanki Khunano Nes | N/A | Ranavav (13 km) |
57 | Thoyana | Thoyana | Kutiyana (15 km) |
58 | Umrivala Nes | N/A | Ranavav (11 km) |
59 | Vadwala Rana | Vadwala Rana | Ranavav (10 km) |
60 | Valotra | Valotra | Kutiyana (17 km) |
61 | Vijfadiya Nes | N/A | Ranavav (14 km) |
62 | Virpur | Virpur | Ranavav (6 km) |
Population of Ranavav Taluka
The population profile of Ranavav 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 Ranavav'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 | 1,14,568 | 62,678 | 51,890 |
Male Population | 58,475 | 31,911 | 26,564 |
Female Population | 56,093 | 30,767 | 25,326 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,288 | 7,935 | 6,353 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,505 | 4,190 | 3,315 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,783 | 3,745 | 3,038 |
Literate Population | 71,682 | 37,860 | 33,822 |
Literate Male Population | 40,664 | 21,476 | 19,188 |
Literate Female Population | 31,018 | 16,384 | 14,634 |
Illiterate Population | 42,886 | 24,818 | 18,068 |
Illiterate Male Population | 17,811 | 10,435 | 7,376 |
Illiterate Female Population | 25,075 | 14,383 | 10,692 |
Total Households | 24,328 | 13,430 | 10,898 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ranavav 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 | 10,696 | 4,639 | 6,057 |
SC Male Population | 5,529 | 2,367 | 3,162 |
SC Female Population | 5,167 | 2,272 | 2,895 |
Total ST Population | 6,118 | 5,132 | 986 |
ST Male Population | 3,132 | 2,625 | 507 |
ST Female Population | 2,986 | 2,507 | 479 |
Population Density | 196 / km² | 125 / km² | 613 / km² |