Gondal Taluka - Rajkot District, Gujarat
Gondal 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. Gondal is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Gondal, while the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,145 km², including 1,070.90 km² rural area and 74.48 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 935 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gondal Taluka
Gondal Taluka has a total of 81 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 | Ambardi | Rural | Ambardi |
| 2 | Analgadh | Rural | Lunivav |
| 3 | Anida | Rural | Anida |
| 4 | Bandhiya | Rural | Bandhiya |
| 5 | Bandra | Rural | Bandra |
| 6 | Betavad | Rural | Betavad |
| 7 | Bhandariya | Rural | Bhandariya |
| 8 | Bharudi | Rural | Bharudi |
| 9 | Bhojpara | Rural | Bhojpara |
| 10 | Bhunava | Rural | Bhunava |
| 11 | Bildi | Rural | Bildi |
| 12 | Biliyala | Rural | Biliyala |
| 13 | Charakhdi | Rural | Charakhdi / Padvla |
| 14 | Chordi | Rural | Vavdivido |
| 15 | Dadva Hamirpara | Rural | Dadva Hamirpara |
| 16 | Daiya | Rural | Daiya |
| 17 | Daliya | Rural | Daliya |
| 18 | Derdi | Rural | Derdi |
| 19 | Devachadi | Rural | Devachadi |
| 20 | Devla | Rural | Devla |
| 21 | Dharala | Rural | Dharala |
| 22 | Dhudashiya | Rural | Dhudashiya |
| 23 | Garnala | Rural | Garnala |
| 24 | Ghoghavadar | Rural | Ghoghavadar |
| 25 | Gomta | Rural | Gomta |
| 26 | Gundala | Rural | Gundala |
| 27 | Gundasara | Rural | Gundasara |
| 28 | Hadamatala | Rural | Hadamatala |
| 29 | Hadmadiya | Rural | Hadmadiya |
| 30 | Jamvali | Rural | Jamvali |
| 31 | Kamadhiya | Rural | Kamadhiya |
| 32 | Kamarkotda | Rural | Kamarkotda |
| 33 | Kantoliya | Rural | Kantoliya |
| 34 | Karmal Kotda | Rural | Karmal Kotda |
| 35 | Keshvala | Rural | Keshvala |
| 36 | Khambhalida | Rural | Khambhalida |
| 37 | Khandadhar | Rural | Khandadhar |
| 38 | Kolithad | Rural | Kolithad |
| 39 | Lilakha | Rural | Lilakha |
| 40 | Lunivav | Rural | Lunivav |
| 41 | Mahika Mota | Rural | Mahika Mota |
| 42 | Mahika Nana | Rural | Mahika Nana |
| 43 | Mandankundla | Rural | Mandankundla |
| 44 | Masitala | Rural | Masitala |
| 45 | Mespar | Rural | Mespar |
| 46 | Meta Khambhaliya | Rural | Meta Khambhaliya |
| 47 | Mota Sakhpar | Rural | Mota Sakhpar |
| 48 | Moti Khilori | Rural | Moti Khilori |
| 49 | Moviya | Rural | Moviya |
| 50 | Mungavavdi | Rural | Mungavavdi |
| 51 | Nagadka | Rural | Nagadka |
| 52 | Nana Sakhpar | Rural | Nana Sakhpar |
| 53 | Navagam | Rural | Navagam |
| 54 | Padavala | Rural | Charakhdi / Padvla |
| 55 | Panchiyavadar | Rural | Panchiyavadar |
| 56 | Patidad | Rural | Patidad |
| 57 | Patiyali | Rural | Patiyali |
| 58 | Patkhilori | Rural | Patkhilori |
| 59 | Pipaliya | Rural | Pipaliya |
| 60 | Ransiki | Rural | Ransiki |
| 61 | Ravna | Rural | Ravna |
| 62 | Rib | Rural | Rib |
| 63 | Ribda | Rural | Ribda |
| 64 | Rupavati | Rural | Rupavati |
| 65 | Sajadiyali | Rural | Sajadiyali |
| 66 | Shemla | Rural | Shemla |
| 67 | Shivrajgadh | Rural | Shivrajgadh |
| 68 | Shrinathgadh | Rural | Shrinathgadh |
| 69 | Sindhavadar | Rural | Sindhavadar |
| 70 | Sultanpur | Rural | Sultanpur |
| 71 | Trakuda | Rural | Trakuda |
| 72 | Umvada Mota | Rural | Umvada Mota |
| 73 | Umvada Nana | Rural | Umvada Nana |
| 74 | Vachhra | Rural | Vachhra |
| 75 | Valadhari | Rural | Valadhari |
| 76 | Vanthali | Rural | Vanthali |
| 77 | Vasavad | Rural | Vasavad |
| 78 | Vejagam | Rural | Vejagam |
| 79 | Vekri | Rural | Vekri |
| 80 | Vinzivad | Rural | Vinzivad |
| 81 | Vorakotda | Rural | Vorakotda |
Population of Gondal Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Gondal Taluka has a total population of 2,85,550 people, consisting of 1,47,508 males and 1,38,042 females. There are 57,893 households in the taluka with an average population density of 249 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,85,550 | 1,73,353 | 1,12,197 |
| Male Population | 1,47,508 | 89,208 | 58,300 |
| Female Population | 1,38,042 | 84,145 | 53,897 |
| Total Households | 57,893 | 35,269 | 22,624 |
| Population Density | 249 / km² | 162 / km² | 1,506 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,08,270 literate people and 29,576 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 22,870 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,205 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) | 29,576 | 17,539 | 12,037 |
| Literate Population | 2,08,270 | 1,23,876 | 84,394 |
| Illiterate Population | 77,280 | 49,477 | 27,803 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 22,870 | 18,727 | 4,143 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,205 | 363 | 842 |
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.