Dhoraji
Dhoraji is a Town and Taluka in Rajkot 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 Dhoraji Block (CD) is 03810. The total area of Dhoraji Taluka is 503 km², which includes 423.79 km² of rural area and 79.46 km² of urban area. Dhoraji has a sex ratio of approximately 948 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhoraji Taluka
Dhoraji Taluka has a total of 30 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 Dhoraji Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bhadajaliya | Bhadajaliya | Dhoraji (14 km) |
| 2 | Bhader | Bhader | Dhoraji (20 km) |
| 3 | Bhola | Bhola | Dhoraji (6 km) |
| 4 | Bholgamda | Bholgamda | Upleta (10 km) |
| 5 | Bhukhi | Bhukhi | Dhoraji (4 km) |
| 6 | Bhutvad | Bhutvad | Dhoraji (5 km) |
| 7 | Chhadvavadar | Chhadvavadar | Dhoraji (10 km) |
| 8 | Chhatrasa | Chhatrasa | Vanthali (11 km) |
| 9 | Chichod | Chichod | Upleta (12 km) |
| 10 | Fareni | Fareni | Dhoraji (5 km) |
| 11 | Hadmatiya | Hadmatiya | Upleta (9 km) |
| 12 | Jamnavad | Jamnavad | Dhoraji (3 km) |
| 13 | Kalana | Kalana | Upleta (15 km) |
| 14 | Moti Marad | Moti Marad | Dhoraji (9 km) |
| 15 | Moti Parabdi | Moti Parabdi | Dhoraji (10 km) |
| 16 | Moti Vavdi | Moti Vavdi | Upleta (15 km) |
| 17 | Nagalkhada | Nagalkhada | Upleta (7 km) |
| 18 | Nani Marad | Nani Marad | Upleta (12 km) |
| 19 | Nani Parabdi | Nani Parabdi | Dhoraji (10 km) |
| 20 | Nani Vavdi | Nani Vavdi | Upleta (11 km) |
| 21 | Patanvav | Patanvav | Upleta (13 km) |
| 22 | Pipaliya | Pipaliya | Dhoraji (6 km) |
| 23 | Supedi | Supedi | Dhoraji (10 km) |
| 24 | Toraniya | Toraniya | Dhoraji (10 km) |
| 25 | Udakiya | Udakiya | Dhoraji (15 km) |
| 26 | Umarkot | Umarkot | Dhoraji (10 km) |
| 27 | Vadodar | Vadodar | Dhoraji (17 km) |
| 28 | Vegdi | Vegdi | Dhoraji (7 km) |
| 29 | Velariya | Velariya | Dhoraji (20 km) |
| 30 | Zanzmer | Zanzmer | Dhoraji (15 km) |
Population of Dhoraji Taluka
The population profile of Dhoraji 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 Dhoraji 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 | 1,54,896 | 70,351 | 84,545 |
| Male Population | 79,475 | 36,187 | 43,288 |
| Female Population | 75,421 | 34,164 | 41,257 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,455 | 6,860 | 8,595 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,180 | 3,613 | 4,567 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,275 | 3,247 | 4,028 |
| Literate Population | 1,12,767 | 50,635 | 62,132 |
| Literate Male Population | 62,016 | 28,198 | 33,818 |
| Literate Female Population | 50,751 | 22,437 | 28,314 |
| Illiterate Population | 42,129 | 19,716 | 22,413 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,459 | 7,989 | 9,470 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,670 | 11,727 | 12,943 |
| Total Households | 34,044 | 15,833 | 18,211 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dhoraji Taluka is around 1,54,896 people. This includes 79,475 males and 75,421 females. Rural population is about 70,351 (36,187 males and 34,164 females), while urban population is nearly 84,545 (43,288 males and 41,257 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,455 of the population, with 8,180 boys and 7,275 girls. Rural areas have 6,860 children, and urban areas have about 8,595 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,12,767 literate people in Dhoraji Taluka, including 62,016 literate males and 50,751 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 50,635 individuals and urban literacy covers around 62,132 people.
- About 42,129 people in Dhoraji Taluka are not literate, including 17,459 males and 24,670 females. Rural areas include 19,716 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 22,413 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,044 households, with 15,833 in villages and 18,211 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhoraji 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 | 15,654 | 9,749 | 5,905 |
| SC Male Population | 8,140 | 5,075 | 3,065 |
| SC Female Population | 7,514 | 4,674 | 2,840 |
| Total ST Population | 747 | 367 | 380 |
| ST Male Population | 366 | 182 | 184 |
| ST Female Population | 381 | 185 | 196 |
| Population Density | 308 / km² | 166 / km² | 1,064 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhoraji Taluka is approximately 15,654 people, including 8,140 males and 7,514 females. Around 9,749 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,905 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhoraji Taluka is about 747 people, including 366 males and 381 females. Around 367 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 380 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 308 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 166 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,064 people per sq. km.