Tankara Taluka - Morbi District, Gujarat
Tankara 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. Tankara is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Sindhawadar, while the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.
The total area of the taluka is 629 km², including 629.49 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 967 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tankara Taluka
Tankara Taluka has a total of 42 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 | Amrapar (Tol) | Rural | Amrapar (Tol) |
| 2 | Bangavadi | Rural | Bangavadi |
| 3 | Bhutkotda | Rural | Haripar |
| 4 | Chhattar | Rural | Chhattar |
| 5 | Devaliya | Rural | Devaliya |
| 6 | Dhroliya | Rural | Dhroliya |
| 7 | Gajdi | Rural | Gajdi |
| 8 | Ghunada Khanpar | Rural | Ghunada Khanpar |
| 9 | Hadmatiya | Rural | Hadmatiya |
| 10 | Hamirpar | Rural | Hamirpar |
| 11 | Harbatiyali | Rural | Harbatiyali |
| 12 | Hirapar | Rural | Hirapar |
| 13 | Jabalpur | Rural | Jabalpur |
| 14 | Jivapartankara | Rural | Jivapartankara |
| 15 | Jodhpar (Zala) | Rural | Jodhpar (Zala) |
| 16 | Kalyanpur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Khakhra | Rural | Khakhra |
| 18 | Lajai | Rural | Lajai |
| 19 | Lakhdhir Gadh | Rural | Lakhdhir Gadh |
| 20 | Mahendrapur | Rural | Umiyanagar |
| 21 | Meghpar Zala | Rural | Meghpar Zala |
| 22 | Mitana | Rural | Mitana |
| 23 | Mota Khijadiya | Rural | Mota Khijadiya |
| 24 | Nana Khijadiya | Rural | Nana Khijadiya |
| 25 | Nana Rampar | Rural | Nana Rampar |
| 26 | Nasitpar | Rural | Nasitpar |
| 27 | Neknam | Rural | Neknam |
| 28 | Nesda Khanpar | Rural | Nesda Khanpar |
| 29 | Nesda Surji | Rural | Nesda Surji |
| 30 | Otala | Rural | Otala |
| 31 | Rajavad | Rural | Rajavad |
| 32 | Rohishala | Rural | Rohishala |
| 33 | Sajanpar | Rural | Sajanpar |
| 34 | Sakhpar | Rural | Sakhpar |
| 35 | Saraya | Rural | Saraya |
| 36 | Savdi | Rural | Savdi |
| 37 | Tankara | Urban | Not applicable |
| 38 | Tol | Rural | Tol |
| 39 | Vachhakpar | Rural | Vachhakpar |
| 40 | Vaghgadh | Rural | Vaghgadh |
| 41 | Virpar | Rural | Virpar |
| 42 | Virvav | Rural | Virvav |
Population of Tankara Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Tankara Taluka has a total population of 87,577 people, consisting of 44,516 males and 43,061 females. There are 17,049 households in the taluka with an average population density of 139 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87,577 | 87,577 | 0 |
| Male Population | 44,516 | 44,516 | 0 |
| Female Population | 43,061 | 43,061 | 0 |
| Total Households | 17,049 | 17,049 | 0 |
| Population Density | 139 / km² | 139 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 58,420 literate people and 10,128 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,804 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 734 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) | 10,128 | 10,128 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 58,420 | 58,420 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,157 | 29,157 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,804 | 7,804 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 734 | 734 | 0 |
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.