Kotda Sangani
Kotda Sangani 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 Kotda Sangani Block (CD) is 03805. The total area of Kotda Sangani Taluka is 543 km², which includes 515.22 km² of rural area and 27.84 km² of urban area. Kotda Sangani has a sex ratio of approximately 896 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kotda Sangani Taluka
Kotda Sangani Taluka has a total of 41 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 Kotda Sangani Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambaliala | Ambaliala | Gondal (25 km) |
| 2 | Anandpar | Anandpar | Gondal (16 km) |
| 3 | Anida | Anida | Gondal (30 km) |
| 4 | Ardoi | Ardoi | Gondal (18 km) |
| 5 | Bagdadiya | Bagdadiya | Gondal (18 km) |
| 6 | Bhadoi | Bhadui | Rajkot (23 km) |
| 7 | Bhadva | Bhadva | Gondal (19 km) |
| 8 | Champabeda | Champabeda | Gondal (32 km) |
| 9 | Detadiya | Detadiya | Gondal (24 km) |
| 10 | Devaliya | Devaliya | Gondal (19 km) |
| 11 | Hadamatala | Hadamatala | Gondal (8 km) |
| 12 | Juna Rajpipla | Juna Rajpipla | Gondal (26 km) |
| 13 | Juni Mengani | Juni Mengani | Rajkot (25 km) |
| 14 | Kalambhdi | Kalambhdi | Gondal (35 km) |
| 15 | Khareda | Khareda | Gondal (6 km) |
| 16 | Khokhri | Khokhri | Gondal (20 km) |
| 17 | Kotda Sangani | Kotda Sangani | Gondal (12 km) |
| 18 | Manekvada | Manekvada | Gondal (19 km) |
| 19 | Mota Mandava | Mota Mandava | Gondal (10 km) |
| 20 | Nana Mandava | Nana Mandava | Gondal (16 km) |
| 21 | Naranka | Naranka | Rajkot (18 km) |
| 22 | Nava Rajpipla | Nava Rajpipla | Gondal (28 km) |
| 23 | Navi Mengani | Navi Mengani | Gondal (25 km) |
| 24 | Noghanchora | Noghanchora | Gondal (32 km) |
| 25 | Padavala | Padavala | Rajkot (15 km) |
| 26 | Panchtalavda | Panchtalavda | Gondal (24 km) |
| 27 | Pipaliya Karmal | Pipaliya Karmal | Gondal (20 km) |
| 28 | Piplana | Piplana | Rajkot (16 km) |
| 29 | Rajgadh | Rajgadh | Gondal (12 km) |
| 30 | Rajpara | Rajpara | Rajkot (21 km) |
| 31 | Ramod | Ramod | Gondal (12 km) |
| 32 | Rampara | Rampara | Gondal (19 km) |
| 33 | Sandhavaya | Sandhavaya | Gondal (18 km) |
| 34 | Satapar | Satapar | Gondal (18 km) |
| 35 | Shapur | Shapar | Kotda Sangani |
| 36 | Shishak | Shishak | Gondal (17 km) |
| 37 | Soliya | Soliya | Gondal (14 km) |
| 38 | Thordi | Thordi | Gondal (26 km) |
| 39 | Vadipara | Vadipara | Gondal (22 km) |
| 40 | Vadiya | Vadiya | Gondal (11 km) |
| 41 | Veraval | Veraval | Kotda Sangani |
Population of Kotda Sangani Taluka
The population profile of Kotda Sangani 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 Kotda Sangani 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 | 90,460 | 62,059 | 28,401 |
| Male Population | 47,697 | 31,732 | 15,965 |
| Female Population | 42,763 | 30,327 | 12,436 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,817 | 7,067 | 3,750 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,828 | 3,820 | 2,008 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,989 | 3,247 | 1,742 |
| Literate Population | 63,160 | 42,773 | 20,387 |
| Literate Male Population | 35,882 | 23,673 | 12,209 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,278 | 19,100 | 8,178 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,300 | 19,286 | 8,014 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,815 | 8,059 | 3,756 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 15,485 | 11,227 | 4,258 |
| Total Households | 19,452 | 12,230 | 7,222 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kotda Sangani Taluka is around 90,460 people. This includes 47,697 males and 42,763 females. Rural population is about 62,059 (31,732 males and 30,327 females), while urban population is nearly 28,401 (15,965 males and 12,436 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,817 of the population, with 5,828 boys and 4,989 girls. Rural areas have 7,067 children, and urban areas have about 3,750 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 63,160 literate people in Kotda Sangani Taluka, including 35,882 literate males and 27,278 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 42,773 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,387 people.
- About 27,300 people in Kotda Sangani Taluka are not literate, including 11,815 males and 15,485 females. Rural areas include 19,286 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,014 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 19,452 households, with 12,230 in villages and 7,222 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kotda Sangani 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 | 13,064 | 7,433 | 5,631 |
| SC Male Population | 6,833 | 3,801 | 3,032 |
| SC Female Population | 6,231 | 3,632 | 2,599 |
| Total ST Population | 682 | 361 | 321 |
| ST Male Population | 389 | 194 | 195 |
| ST Female Population | 293 | 167 | 126 |
| Population Density | 167 / km² | 121 / km² | 1,020 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kotda Sangani Taluka is approximately 13,064 people, including 6,833 males and 6,231 females. Around 7,433 people live in rural parts. Nearly 5,631 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kotda Sangani Taluka is about 682 people, including 389 males and 293 females. Around 361 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 321 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 167 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 121 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,020 people per sq. km.