Dhoraji Taluka - Rajkot District, Gujarat
Dhoraji is an administrative taluka in the Rajkot district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Dhoraji is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Supedi, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.
The total area of the taluka is 503 km², including 423.79 km² rural area and 79.46 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhoraji Taluka
Dhoraji Taluka has a total of 31 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 | Bhadajaliya | Rural | Bhadajaliya |
| 2 | Bhader | Rural | Bhader |
| 3 | Bhola | Rural | Bhola |
| 4 | Bholgamda | Rural | Bholgamda |
| 5 | Bhukhi | Rural | Bhukhi |
| 6 | Bhutvad | Rural | Bhutvad |
| 7 | Chhadvavadar | Rural | Chhadvavadar |
| 8 | Chhatrasa | Rural | Chhatrasa |
| 9 | Chichod | Rural | Chichod |
| 10 | Dhoraji | Urban | Not applicable |
| 11 | Fareni | Rural | Fareni |
| 12 | Hadmatiya | Rural | Hadmatiya |
| 13 | Jamnavad | Rural | Jamnavad |
| 14 | Kalana | Rural | Kalana |
| 15 | Moti Marad | Rural | Moti Marad |
| 16 | Moti Parabdi | Rural | Moti Parabdi |
| 17 | Moti Vavdi | Rural | Moti Vavdi |
| 18 | Nagalkhada | Rural | Nagalkhada |
| 19 | Nani Marad | Rural | Nani Marad |
| 20 | Nani Parabdi | Rural | Nani Parabdi |
| 21 | Nani Vavdi | Rural | Nani Vavdi |
| 22 | Patanvav | Rural | Patanvav |
| 23 | Pipaliya | Rural | Pipaliya |
| 24 | Supedi | Rural | Supedi |
| 25 | Toraniya | Rural | Toraniya |
| 26 | Udakiya | Rural | Udakiya |
| 27 | Umarkot | Rural | Umarkot |
| 28 | Vadodar | Rural | Vadodar |
| 29 | Vegdi | Rural | Vegdi |
| 30 | Velariya | Rural | Velariya |
| 31 | Zanzmer | Rural | Zanzmer |
Population of Dhoraji Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Dhoraji Taluka has a total population of 1,54,896 people, consisting of 79,475 males and 75,421 females. There are 34,044 households in the taluka with an average population density of 308 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,54,896 | 70,351 | 84,545 |
| Male Population | 79,475 | 36,187 | 43,288 |
| Female Population | 75,421 | 34,164 | 41,257 |
| Total Households | 34,044 | 15,833 | 18,211 |
| Population Density | 308 / km² | 166 / km² | 1,064 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,12,767 literate people and 15,455 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 15,654 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 747 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,455 | 6,860 | 8,595 |
| Literate Population | 1,12,767 | 50,635 | 62,132 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,129 | 19,716 | 22,413 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 15,654 | 9,749 | 5,905 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 747 | 367 | 380 |
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.