Tankara
Tankara 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 Tankara Block (CD) is 03800. Total area of tankara taluka is 629 km². Tankara taluka has a population of 87,577 peoples. Tankara taluka has a population density of 139.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 17,049 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 66.71% population of tankara taluka is literate, out of which 74.13% males and 59.03% females are literate.
List of Villages in Tankara Taluka
Tankara Taluka has a total of 47 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 Tankara Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amrapar | Amrapar Tol | Maliya (19 km) |
| 2 | Anandpar | Anandpar | Rajkot (17 km) |
| 3 | Bangavadi | Bangavadi | Maliya (26 km) |
| 4 | Bedi | Bedi | Rajkot (22 km) |
| 5 | Bhutkotda | Bhutkotda | Maliya (29 km) |
| 6 | Chhattar | Chhattar | Rajkot (25 km) |
| 7 | Devaliya | Devaliya | Paddhari (23 km) |
| 8 | Dhroliya | Dhroliya | Paddhari (24 km) |
| 9 | Ghunada Khanpar | Ghunada Khanpar | Morvi (27 km) |
| 10 | Hadala | Hadala | Rajkot (17 km) |
| 11 | Hadmatiya | Hadmatiya | Maliya (24 km) |
| 12 | Hamirpar | Hamirpar | Paddhari (15 km) |
| 13 | Harbatiyali | Harbatiyali | Morvi (28 km) |
| 14 | Hirapar | Hirapar | Maliya (30 km) |
| 15 | Jabalpur | Jabalpur | Maliya (23 km) |
| 16 | Jivapartankara | Jivapartankara | Morvi (30 km) |
| 17 | Jodhpar | Jodhpar Zala | Paddhari (18 km) |
| 18 | Kagdadi | Kagdadi | Rajkot (22 km) |
| 19 | Kalyanpur | Kalyanpur | Morvi (25 km) |
| 20 | Khakhra | Khakhra | Paddhari (22 km) |
| 21 | Kothariya | Kothariya | Paddhari (13 km) |
| 22 | Lajai | Lajai | Maliya (10 km) |
| 23 | Lakhdhir Gadh | Lakhdhir Gadh | Tankara (5 km) |
| 24 | Mahendrapur | Mahendrapur | Morvi (21 km) |
| 25 | Meghpar Zala | Meghpar Zala | Maliya (33 km) |
| 26 | Mitana | Mitana | Paddhari (25 km) |
| 27 | Mota Khijadiya | Mota Khijadiya | Morvi (25 km) |
| 28 | Nana Khijadiya | Nana Khijadiya | Morvi (18 km) |
| 29 | Nana Rampar | Nana Rampar | Maliya (22 km) |
| 30 | Nasitpar | Nasitpar | Morvi (20 km) |
| 31 | Neknam | Neknam | Paddhari (13 km) |
| 32 | Nesda Khanpar | Nesda Khanpar | Morvi (25 km) |
| 33 | Nesda Surji | Nesda Surji | Morvi (33 km) |
| 34 | Otala | Otala | Paddhari (23 km) |
| 35 | Rajavad | Rajavad | Morvi (17 km) |
| 36 | Rohishala | Rohishala | Paddhari (15 km) |
| 37 | Sajanpar | Sajanpar | Wankaner (17 km) |
| 38 | Sakhpar | Sakhpar | Paddhari (10 km) |
| 39 | Saraya | Saraya | Morvi (31 km) |
| 40 | Savdi | Savdi | Paddhari (23 km) |
| 41 | Tankara | Tankara | Maliya (18 km) |
| 42 | Tol | Tol | Maliya (19 km) |
| 43 | Vachhakpar | Vachhakpar | Paddhari (20 km) |
| 44 | Vaghgadh | Vaghgadh | Maliya (33 km) |
| 45 | Vijaynagar | Vijaynagar | Rajkot (17 km) |
| 46 | Virpar | Virpar | Maliya (21 km) |
| 47 | Virvav | Virvav | Paddhari (21 km) |
Population of Tankara Taluka
The population profile of Tankara 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 Tankara's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87,577 | 87,577 | N/A |
| Male Population | 44,516 | 44,516 | N/A |
| Female Population | 43,061 | 43,061 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,128 | 10,128 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,369 | 5,369 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,759 | 4,759 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 58,420 | 58,420 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 33,000 | 33,000 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 25,420 | 25,420 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 29,157 | 29,157 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,516 | 11,516 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,641 | 17,641 | N/A |
| Total Households | 17,049 | 17,049 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tankara 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 | 7,804 | 7,804 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 4,023 | 4,023 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,781 | 3,781 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 734 | 734 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 391 | 391 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 343 | 343 | N/A |
| Population Density | 139 / km² | 139 / km² | N/A |