Maliya Taluka - Morbi District, Gujarat
Maliya is an administrative taluka in the Morbi district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Maliya is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Maliya Miyana, while the nearest airport is Kandla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 756 km², including 694.68 km² rural area and 61.08 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Maliya Taluka
Maliya Taluka has a total of 46 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Taluka, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bagasara | Rural | Bagasara |
| 2 | Bhavpar | Rural | Bhavpar |
| 3 | Bodki | Rural | New Navlakhi |
| 4 | Chamanpar | Rural | Chamanpar |
| 5 | Chanchavadarda | Rural | Nirubennagar |
| 6 | Chikhli | Rural | Chikhli / Vaddasar |
| 7 | Dahisara Nana | Rural | Nana Dahisara |
| 8 | Derala | Rural | Nandanvan |
| 9 | Fattepar | Rural | Songadh-Fatepar |
| 10 | Ghantila | Rural | Ghantila |
| 11 | Haripar | Rural | Haripar |
| 12 | Jajasar | Rural | Jajasar |
| 13 | Jasapar | Rural | Jasapar |
| 14 | Kajarda | Rural | Kajarda |
| 15 | Khakhrechi | Rural | Khakhrechi |
| 16 | Khirai | Rural | Panchvati Petapara |
| 17 | Khirsara | Rural | Khirsara |
| 18 | Kumbhariya | Rural | Kumbhariya |
| 19 | Kuntasi | Rural | Kuntasi |
| 20 | Lavanpur | Rural | Varsamedi |
| 21 | Laxmivas | Rural | Laxmivas |
| 22 | Mahendragadh | Rural | Mahendragadh |
| 23 | Maliya | Urban | Not applicable |
| 24 | Manaba | Rural | Manaba |
| 25 | Mandarki | Rural | Mandarki |
| 26 | Meghpar | Rural | Meghpar |
| 27 | Mota Bhela | Rural | Mota Bhela |
| 28 | Mota Dahisara | Rural | Mota Dahisara |
| 29 | Moti Barar | Rural | Moti Barar |
| 30 | Nana Bhela | Rural | Nana Bhela |
| 31 | Nani Barar | Rural | Nani Barar |
| 32 | Navagam | Rural | Navagam |
| 33 | Navlakhi | Rural | Bodki / Navalakhi |
| 34 | Rasangpar | Rural | Rasangpar |
| 35 | Rohishala | Rural | Rohishala |
| 36 | Sarvad | Rural | Sarvad |
| 37 | Songadh | Rural | Songadh-Fatepar |
| 38 | Sultanpur | Rural | Vishalnagar |
| 39 | Targhari | Rural | Targhari |
| 40 | Vadharva | Rural | Vadharva |
| 41 | Vardusar | Rural | Chikhli / Vaddasar |
| 42 | Varsamedi | Rural | Varsamedi |
| 43 | Vavaniya | Rural | Vavaniya |
| 44 | Vejalpar | Rural | Vejalpar |
| 45 | Venasar | Rural | Venasar |
| 46 | Virvadarka | Rural | Virvadarka |
Population of Maliya Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Maliya Taluka has a total population of 78,692 people, consisting of 40,413 males and 38,279 females. There are 15,982 households in the taluka with an average population density of 104 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 15,982 | 13,039 | 2,943 |
| Population Density | 104 / km² | 90 / km² | 261 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 48,652 literate people and 10,850 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,468 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 77 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,850 | 8,000 | 2,850 |
| Literate Population | 48,652 | 39,509 | 9,143 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,040 | 23,219 | 6,821 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,468 | 2,904 | 564 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 77 | 46 | 31 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.