Lodhika
Lodhika 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 information the sub-district code of Lodhika Block (CD) is 03804. Total area of lodhika taluka is 401 km² including 396.73 km² rural area and 4.24 km² urban area. Lodhika taluka has a population of 57,415 peoples, out of which urban population is 671 while rural population is 56,744. Lodhika has a sex ratio of approximately 903 females for every 1,000 males. Lodhika taluka has a population density of 143.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,929 houses in the sub-district, including 187 urban houses and 11,742 rural houses.
When it comes to literacy, 68.08% population of lodhika taluka is literate, out of which 74.04% males and 61.48% females are literate. There are about 38 villages in lodhika taluka, which you can browse from lodhika taluka villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Lodhika Taluka
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhepar | Abhepar Ratanpar | Lodhika (7 km) |
| 2 | Balsar | Balsar | Lodhika (10 km) |
| 3 | Chandli | Chandli | Lodhika (5 km) |
| 4 | Chhapra | Chhapra | Lodhika (19 km) |
| 5 | Chibhda | Chibhda | Lodhika (6 km) |
| 6 | Devgam | Devgam | Lodhika (14 km) |
| 7 | Devla | Devda | Lodhika (19 km) |
| 8 | Dholara | Dholara | Rajkot (12 km) |
| 9 | Dhudiya Domda | Dhudiya Domda | Lodhika (30 km) |
| 10 | Haripar Pal | Haripar Pal | Rajkot (11 km) |
| 11 | Haripar Taravada | Haripar Taravada | Rajkot (18 km) |
| 12 | Jashvantpur | Jashvantpur | Rajkot (10 km) |
| 13 | Jetakuba | Jetakuba | Lodhika (6 km) |
| 14 | Kangashiyali | Kangashiyali | Rajkot (12 km) |
| 15 | Khambha | Khambha | Lodhika (15 km) |
| 16 | Khirsara | Khirsara Ranmalji | Lodhika (14 km) |
| 17 | Kotha Pipaliya | Kotha Pipaliya | Lodhika (5 km) |
| 18 | Laxmi Intala | Laxmi Intala | Rajkot (30 km) |
| 19 | Lodhika | Lodhika | Lodhika (3 km) |
| 20 | Makhavad | Makhavad | Lodhika (15 km) |
| 21 | Metoda | Metoda | Rajkot (12 km) |
| 22 | Motavada | Motavada | Lodhika (20 km) |
| 23 | Nadhu Pipaliya | Nondhu Pipaliya | Lodhika (10 km) |
| 24 | Nagar Pipaliya | Nagar Pipaliya | Kalavad (19 km) |
| 25 | Pal | Pal | Rajkot (10 km) |
| 26 | Pambhar Intala | Pambhar Intala | Rajkot (25 km) |
| 27 | Pardi | Pardi | Rajkot (11 km) |
| 28 | Pipaliya Pal | Pipaliya Pal | Rajkot (18 km) |
| 29 | Pipardi | Pipardi | Lodhika (10 km) |
| 30 | Rataiya | Rataiya | Rajkot (15 km) |
| 31 | Ratanpar | Abhepar Ratanpar | Lodhika (7 km) |
| 32 | Ravki | Ravki | Lodhika (15 km) |
| 33 | Sanganva | Sanganva | Lodhika (5 km) |
| 34 | Taravada | Taravada | Rajkot (17 km) |
| 35 | Und Khijadiya | Und Khijadiya | Kalavad (26 km) |
| 36 | Vagudad | Vagudad | Rajkot (16 km) |
| 37 | Vajdi | Vajdi Vad | Rajkot (12 km) |
| 38 | Virva | Virva | Rajkot (18 km) |
Population of Lodhika Taluka
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56,744 | 671 | 57,415 |
| Male Population | 29,815 | 353 | 30,168 |
| Female Population | 26,929 | 318 | 27,247 |
| Population Density | 143 / km² | 158 / km² | 143 / km² |
Households in Lodhika Taluka
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 11,742 |
| Urban Households | 187 |
| Total Households | 11,929 |