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, the sub-district code of Maliya Block (CD) is 03798. The total area of Maliya Taluka is 756 km², which includes 694.68 km² of rural area and 61.08 km² of urban area. Maliya has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Maliya Taluka is around 78,692 people. This includes 40,413 males and 38,279 females. Rural population is about 62,728 (32,306 males and 30,422 females), while urban population is nearly 15,964 (8,107 males and 7,857 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 10,850 of the population, with 5,745 boys and 5,105 girls. Rural areas have 8,000 children, and urban areas have about 2,850 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 48,652 literate people in Maliya Taluka, including 28,211 literate males and 20,441 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 39,509 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,143 people.
- About 30,040 people in Maliya Taluka are not literate, including 12,202 males and 17,838 females. Rural areas include 23,219 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,821 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 15,982 households, with 13,039 in villages and 2,943 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Maliya 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Maliya Taluka is approximately 3,468 people, including 1,752 males and 1,716 females. Around 2,904 people live in rural parts. Nearly 564 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Maliya Taluka is about 77 people, including 41 males and 36 females. Around 46 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 31 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 104 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 90 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 261 people per sq. km.