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.
List of Villages in Lodhika Taluka
Lodhika Taluka has a total of 38 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 Lodhika Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | 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
The population profile of Lodhika 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 Lodhika's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57,415 | 56,744 | 671 |
| Male Population | 30,168 | 29,815 | 353 |
| Female Population | 27,247 | 26,929 | 318 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,992 | 6,847 | 145 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,786 | 3,711 | 75 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,206 | 3,136 | 70 |
| Literate Population | 39,087 | 38,678 | 409 |
| Literate Male Population | 22,336 | 22,101 | 235 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,751 | 16,577 | 174 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,328 | 18,066 | 262 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,832 | 7,714 | 118 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,496 | 10,352 | 144 |
| Total Households | 11,929 | 11,742 | 187 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Lodhika Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 10,472 | 10,396 | 76 |
| SC Male Population | 5,448 | 5,407 | 41 |
| SC Female Population | 5,024 | 4,989 | 35 |
| Total ST Population | 391 | 372 | 19 |
| ST Male Population | 209 | 200 | 9 |
| ST Female Population | 182 | 172 | 10 |
| Population Density | 143 / km² | 143 / km² | 158 / km² |