Maliya
Maliya 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 Maliya Block (CD) is 03798. Total area of maliya taluka is 756 km² including 694.68 km² rural area and 61.08 km² urban area. Maliya taluka has a population of 78,692 peoples, out of which urban population is 15,964 while rural population is 62,728. Maliya has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females for every 1,000 males. Maliya taluka has a population density of 104.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 15,982 houses in the sub-district, including 2,943 urban houses and 13,039 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 61.83% population of maliya taluka is literate, out of which 69.81% males and 53.40% females are literate.
List of Villages in Maliya Taluka
Maliya Taluka has a total of 45 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 Maliya Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagasara | Bagasara | Maliya (35 km) |
| 2 | Bhavpar | Bhavpar | Maliya (23 km) |
| 3 | Bodki | Bodki Navalakhi | Morvi (32 km) |
| 4 | Chamanpar | Chamanpar | Maliya (22 km) |
| 5 | Chanchavadarda | Chanchavadarda | Maliya (20 km) |
| 6 | Chikhli | Chikhli Vaddasar | Maliya (14 km) |
| 7 | Dahisara Nana | Nana Dahisara | Maliya (25 km) |
| 8 | Derala | Derala | Maliya (15 km) |
| 9 | Fattepar | Fatepar Haripar Songadh | Maliya (7 km) |
| 10 | Ghantila | Ghantila | Maliya (34 km) |
| 11 | Haripar | Fatepar Haripar Songadh | Maliya (6 km) |
| 12 | Jajasar | Jajasar | Maliya (18 km) |
| 13 | Jasapar | Jasapar | Maliya (10 km) |
| 14 | Kajarda | Kajarda | Maliya (9 km) |
| 15 | Khakhrechi | Khakhrechi | Maliya (20 km) |
| 16 | Khirai | Khirai | Maliya (4 km) |
| 17 | Khirsara | Khirsara | Maliya (25 km) |
| 18 | Kumbhariya | Kumbhariya | Maliya (38 km) |
| 19 | Kuntasi | Kuntasi | Maliya (35 km) |
| 20 | Lavanpur | Lavanpur | Maliya (37 km) |
| 21 | Laxmivas | Laxmivas | Morvi (30 km) |
| 22 | Mahendragadh | N/A | Maliya (20 km) |
| 23 | Manaba | Manaba | Maliya (12 km) |
| 24 | Mandarki | Mandarki | Maliya (42 km) |
| 25 | Meghpar | Meghpar | Maliya (12 km) |
| 26 | Mota Bhela | Mota Bhela | Maliya (25 km) |
| 27 | Mota Dahisara | Mota Dahisara | Maliya (27 km) |
| 28 | Moti Barar | Moti Barar | Maliya (9 km) |
| 29 | Nana Bhela | Nana Bhela | Maliya (20 km) |
| 30 | Nani Barar | Nani Barar | Maliya (12 km) |
| 31 | Navagam | Navagam | Maliya (9 km) |
| 32 | Navlakhi | Bodki Navalakhi | Maliya (27 km) |
| 33 | Rasangpar | Rasangpar | Maliya (3 km) |
| 34 | Rohishala | Rohishala | Maliya (27 km) |
| 35 | Sarvad | Sarvad | Maliya (14 km) |
| 36 | Songadh | Fatepar Haripar Songadh | Maliya (3 km) |
| 37 | Sultanpur | Sultanpur | Maliya (15 km) |
| 38 | Targhari | Targhari | Maliya (22 km) |
| 39 | Vadharva | Vadharva | Maliya (9 km) |
| 40 | Vardusar | Chikhli Vaddasar | Maliya (14 km) |
| 41 | Varsamedi | Varsamedi | Maliya (35 km) |
| 42 | Vavaniya | Vavaniya | Morvi (30 km) |
| 43 | Vejalpar | Vejalpar | Morvi (30 km) |
| 44 | Venasar | Venasar | Maliya (40 km) |
| 45 | Virvadarka | Virvadarka | Maliya (14 km) |
Population of Maliya Taluka
The population profile of Maliya 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 Maliya's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78,692 | 62,728 | 15,964 |
| Male Population | 40,413 | 32,306 | 8,107 |
| Female Population | 38,279 | 30,422 | 7,857 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,850 | 8,000 | 2,850 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,745 | 4,257 | 1,488 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,105 | 3,743 | 1,362 |
| Literate Population | 48,652 | 39,509 | 9,143 |
| Literate Male Population | 28,211 | 22,976 | 5,235 |
| Literate Female Population | 20,441 | 16,533 | 3,908 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,040 | 23,219 | 6,821 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 12,202 | 9,330 | 2,872 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,838 | 13,889 | 3,949 |
| Total Households | 15,982 | 13,039 | 2,943 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Maliya 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 | 3,468 | 2,904 | 564 |
| SC Male Population | 1,752 | 1,475 | 277 |
| SC Female Population | 1,716 | 1,429 | 287 |
| Total ST Population | 77 | 46 | 31 |
| ST Male Population | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| ST Female Population | 36 | 23 | 13 |
| Population Density | 104 / km² | 90 / km² | 261 / km² |