Paddhari
Paddhari 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 Paddhari Block (CD) is 03802. Total area of paddhari taluka is 625 km² including 608.98 km² rural area and 16.12 km² urban area. Paddhari taluka has a population of 74,781 peoples, out of which urban population is 10,547 while rural population is 64,234. Paddhari has a sex ratio of approximately 957 females for every 1,000 males. Paddhari taluka has a population density of 119.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,941 houses in the sub-district, including 2,208 urban houses and 12,733 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 66.61% population of paddhari taluka is literate, out of which 73.67% males and 59.25% females are literate.
List of Villages in Paddhari Taluka
Paddhari Taluka has a total of 58 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 Paddhari Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adbalka | Adbalka | Paddhari (11 km) |
2 | Amreli | Amreli | Paddhari (23 km) |
3 | Baghi | Baghi | Paddhari (18 km) |
4 | Bodi Ghodi | Bodi Ghodi | Paddhari (10 km) |
5 | Chanol Moti | Chanol Nani | Paddhari (9 km) |
6 | Chanol Nani | Chanol Nani | Paddhari (9 km) |
7 | Chanol Navi | Chanol Navi | Paddhari (9 km) |
8 | Chhelli Ghodi | Chhelli Ghodi | Paddhari (12 km) |
9 | Dahisarda | Dahisarda Aji | Paddhari (5 km) |
10 | Dahisarda Und | Dahisarda Und | Paddhari (25 km) |
11 | Depaliya | Depaliya | Paddhari (4 km) |
12 | Dhokaliya | Dhokaliya | Rajkot (18 km) |
13 | Dhunana Gam | Dhunana Gam | Paddhari (16 km) |
14 | Domda Bhayuna | Domda Bhayuna | Paddhari (25 km) |
15 | Dungarka | Dungarka | Paddhari (22 km) |
16 | Fatepar | Fatepar | Paddhari (9 km) |
17 | Gadhda | Gadhda | Paddhari (10 km) |
18 | Govindpar | Govindpar | Paddhari (7 km) |
19 | Hadmatiya | Hadmatiya | Paddhari (20 km) |
20 | Haripar | Haripar | Paddhari (4 km) |
21 | Hidad | Hidad | Paddhari (16 km) |
22 | Intala Nana | Intala Nana | Paddhari (20 km) |
23 | Ishvariya | Ishvariya | Rajkot (15 km) |
24 | Jhilariya | Jhilariya | Paddhari (13 km) |
25 | Jivapar | Jivapar | Paddhari (23 km) |
26 | Jodhpar Chhala | Jodhpar Chhala | Paddhari (14 km) |
27 | Kerala | Kerala | Paddhari (14 km) |
28 | Khajurdi | Khajurdi 1 | Paddhari (13 km) |
29 | Khakhada Bela | Khakhada Bela 1 5 7 | Paddhari (15 km) |
30 | Khambhala | Khambhala | Paddhari (18 km) |
31 | Khamta | Khamta | Paddhari (7 km) |
32 | Khandheri | Khandheri | Rajkot (10 km) |
33 | Khijadiya Mota | Khijadiya Mota | Paddhari (17 km) |
34 | Khijadiya Nana | Khijadiya Nana | Paddhari (4 km) |
35 | Khodapipar | Khodapipar | Paddhari (24 km) |
36 | Khokhri | Khokhri | Paddhari (20 km) |
37 | Metoda | Metoda | Paddhari (9 km) |
38 | Moviya | Moviya | Paddhari (1 km) |
39 | Nanavada | Nanavada | Paddhari (22 km) |
40 | Naranka | Naranka | Rajkot (15 km) |
41 | Nyara | Nyara | Rajkot (13 km) |
42 | Paddhari | N/A | Paddhari |
43 | Radad | Radad | Paddhari (15 km) |
44 | Rampar Mota | Rampar Mota | Paddhari (4 km) |
45 | Rampar Pati | Rampar Pati | Paddhari (12 km) |
46 | Rangpar | Rangpar | Rajkot (15 km) |
47 | Rojiya | Rojiya | Paddhari (29 km) |
48 | Rupavati | Rupavati | Paddhari (11 km) |
49 | Sagaliya Nana | Sagaliya Nana | Paddhari (27 km) |
50 | Sal Pipaliya | Sal Pipaliya | Paddhari (19 km) |
51 | Sarapdad | Sarapdad | Paddhari (12 km) |
52 | Suvag | Suvag | Paddhari (20 km) |
53 | Targhari | Targhari | Paddhari (9 km) |
54 | Thoriyali | Thoriyali | Paddhari (27 km) |
55 | Ukarda | Ukarda | Paddhari (7 km) |
56 | Vachli Ghodi | Vachli Ghodi | Paddhari (12 km) |
57 | Vanpari | Vanpari | Paddhari (2 km) |
58 | Visaman | Visaman | Paddhari (12 km) |
Population of Paddhari Taluka
The population profile of Paddhari 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 Paddhari's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 74,781 | 64,234 | 10,547 |
Male Population | 38,204 | 32,752 | 5,452 |
Female Population | 36,577 | 31,482 | 5,095 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,236 | 6,841 | 1,395 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,440 | 3,710 | 730 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,796 | 3,131 | 665 |
Literate Population | 49,815 | 42,994 | 6,821 |
Literate Male Population | 28,143 | 24,346 | 3,797 |
Literate Female Population | 21,672 | 18,648 | 3,024 |
Illiterate Population | 24,966 | 21,240 | 3,726 |
Illiterate Male Population | 10,061 | 8,406 | 1,655 |
Illiterate Female Population | 14,905 | 12,834 | 2,071 |
Total Households | 14,941 | 12,733 | 2,208 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Paddhari 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 |
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Total SC Population | 7,421 | 6,916 | 505 |
SC Male Population | 3,816 | 3,558 | 258 |
SC Female Population | 3,605 | 3,358 | 247 |
Total ST Population | 666 | 581 | 85 |
ST Male Population | 347 | 305 | 42 |
ST Female Population | 319 | 276 | 43 |
Population Density | 120 / km² | 106 / km² | 654 / km² |