Paddhari Taluka - Rajkot District, Gujarat
Paddhari is an administrative taluka in the Rajkot district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Paddhari is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Padadhari, while the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 17.0 km.
The total area of the taluka is 625 km², including 608.98 km² rural area and 16.12 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 957 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Paddhari Taluka
Paddhari Taluka has a total of 58 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 | Adbalka | Rural | Adbalka |
| 2 | Amreli | Rural | Amreli |
| 3 | Baghi | Rural | Baghi |
| 4 | Bodi Ghodi | Rural | Bodi Ghodi |
| 5 | Chanol Moti | Rural | Chanol Nani |
| 6 | Chanol Nani | Rural | Chanol Nani |
| 7 | Chanol Navi | Rural | Chanol Navi |
| 8 | Chhelli Ghodi | Rural | Chhelli Ghodi |
| 9 | Dahisarda (Aji) | Rural | Dahisarda (Aji) |
| 10 | Dahisarda Und | Rural | Dahisarda Und |
| 11 | Depaliya | Rural | Depaliya |
| 12 | Dhokaliya | Rural | Dhokaliya |
| 13 | Dhunana Gam | Rural | Dhunana Gam |
| 14 | Domda Bhayuna | Rural | Domda Bhayuna |
| 15 | Dungarka | Rural | Dungarka |
| 16 | Fatepar | Rural | Fatepar |
| 17 | Gadhda | Rural | Gadhda |
| 18 | Govindpar | Rural | Govindpar |
| 19 | Hadmatiya | Rural | Hadmatiya |
| 20 | Haripar | Rural | Haripar |
| 21 | Hidad | Rural | Hidad |
| 22 | Intala Nana | Rural | Intala Nana |
| 23 | Ishvariya | Rural | Ishvariya |
| 24 | Jhilariya | Rural | Jhilariya |
| 25 | Jivapar | Rural | Jivapar |
| 26 | Jodhpar Chhala | Rural | Jodhpar Chhala |
| 27 | Kerala | Rural | Kerala |
| 28 | Khajurdi | Rural | Khajurdi-2 |
| 29 | Khakhada Bela | Rural | Khakhada Bela-2,6 |
| 30 | Khambhala | Rural | Khambhala |
| 31 | Khamta | Rural | Khamta |
| 32 | Khandheri | Rural | Khandheri |
| 33 | Khijadiya Mota | Rural | Khijadiya Mota |
| 34 | Khijadiya Nana | Rural | Khijadiya Nana |
| 35 | Khodapipar | Rural | Khodapipar |
| 36 | Khokhri | Rural | Khokhri |
| 37 | Metoda | Rural | Metoda |
| 38 | Moviya | Rural | Moviya |
| 39 | Nanavada | Rural | Nanavada |
| 40 | Naranka | Rural | Naranka |
| 41 | Nyara | Rural | Nyara |
| 42 | Paddhari (Ct) | Rural | Paddhari |
| 43 | Radad | Rural | Radad |
| 44 | Rampar Mota | Rural | Rampar Mota |
| 45 | Rampar Pati | Rural | Rampar Pati |
| 46 | Rangpar | Rural | Rangpar |
| 47 | Rojiya | Rural | Rojiya |
| 48 | Rupavati | Rural | Rupavati |
| 49 | Sagaliya Nana | Rural | Sagaliya Nana |
| 50 | Sal Pipaliya | Rural | Sal Pipaliya |
| 51 | Sarapdad | Rural | Sarapdad |
| 52 | Suvag | Rural | Suvag |
| 53 | Targhari | Rural | Targhari |
| 54 | Thoriyali | Rural | Thoriyali |
| 55 | Ukarda | Rural | Ukarda |
| 56 | Vachli Ghodi | Rural | Vachli Ghodi |
| 57 | Vanpari | Rural | Vanpari |
| 58 | Visaman | Rural | Visaman |
Population of Paddhari Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Paddhari Taluka has a total population of 74,781 people, consisting of 38,204 males and 36,577 females. There are 14,941 households in the taluka with an average population density of 120 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,781 | 64,234 | 10,547 |
| Male Population | 38,204 | 32,752 | 5,452 |
| Female Population | 36,577 | 31,482 | 5,095 |
| Total Households | 14,941 | 12,733 | 2,208 |
| Population Density | 120 / km² | 105 / km² | 654 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 49,815 literate people and 8,236 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,421 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 666 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) | 8,236 | 6,841 | 1,395 |
| Literate Population | 49,815 | 42,994 | 6,821 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,966 | 21,240 | 3,726 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,421 | 6,916 | 505 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 666 | 581 | 85 |
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.