Upleta
Upleta 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 Upleta Block (CD) is 03809. Total area of upleta taluka is 798 km² including 653.90 km² rural area and 144.34 km² urban area. Upleta taluka has a population of 1,78,912 peoples, out of which urban population is 78,179 while rural population is 1,00,733. Upleta has a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Upleta taluka has a population density of 224.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 39,008 houses in the sub-district, including 17,240 urban houses and 21,768 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.58% population of upleta taluka is literate, out of which 75.10% males and 63.71% females are literate.
List of Villages in Upleta Taluka
Upleta Taluka has a total of 49 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 Upleta Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arni | Arni | Bhayavadar (7 km) |
| 2 | Bhankh | Bhankh | Bhayavadar (11 km) |
| 3 | Bhimora | Bhimora | Upleta (24 km) |
| 4 | Charelia | Charelia | Bhayavadar (11 km) |
| 5 | Chikhalia | Chikhalia | Upleta (5 km) |
| 6 | Dhank | Dhank | Bhayavadar (15 km) |
| 7 | Dumiyani | Dumiyani | Upleta (5 km) |
| 8 | Gadha | Gadha | Upleta (5 km) |
| 9 | Gadhala | Gadhala | Bhayavadar (9 km) |
| 10 | Gadhethal | Gadhethal | Upleta (20 km) |
| 11 | Ganod | Ganod | Upleta (18 km) |
| 12 | Hadfodi | Hadfodi | Upleta (4 km) |
| 13 | Hariyasan | Hariyasan | Bhayavadar (15 km) |
| 14 | Isra | Isra | Upleta (7 km) |
| 15 | Jal | Jal | Bhayavadar (11 km) |
| 16 | Kalaria | Kalaria Nava | Bhayavadar (17 km) |
| 17 | Kathrota | Kathrota | Upleta (9 km) |
| 18 | Kerala | Kerala | Upleta (9 km) |
| 19 | Khakhi Jalia | Khakhi Jalia | Upleta (6 km) |
| 20 | Kharachia | Kharachia | Bhayavadar (7 km) |
| 21 | Khirsara | Khirsara | Bhayavadar (14 km) |
| 22 | Kolki | Kolki | Upleta (9 km) |
| 23 | Kundhech | Kundhech | Upleta (13 km) |
| 24 | Lath | Lath | Upleta (20 km) |
| 25 | Makhiyala | Makhiyala | Bhayavadar (14 km) |
| 26 | Mekhatimbi | Mekhatimbi | Upleta (9 km) |
| 27 | Meli Majethi | Meli Majethi | Upleta (16 km) |
| 28 | Mervadar | Mervadar | Upleta (22 km) |
| 29 | Mojira | Mojira | Bhayavadar (4 km) |
| 30 | Murakhada | Murakhada | Upleta (5 km) |
| 31 | Nagvadar | Nagvadar | Upleta (13 km) |
| 32 | Navapara | Navapara | Upleta (7 km) |
| 33 | Nilakha | Nilakha | Upleta (9 km) |
| 34 | Padvala | Padvala | Bhayavadar (8 km) |
| 35 | Paneli Moti | Paneli Moti | Bhayavadar (15 km) |
| 36 | Pransla | Pransla | Upleta (25 km) |
| 37 | Rabarika | Rabarika | Upleta (13 km) |
| 38 | Rajpara | Rajpara | Bhayavadar (14 km) |
| 39 | Sajdiyali | Sajdiyali | Bhayavadar (12 km) |
| 40 | Samadhiyala | Samadhiyala | Upleta (8 km) |
| 41 | Satvadi | Satvadi | Bhayavadar (15 km) |
| 42 | Sevantra | Sevantra | Upleta (5 km) |
| 43 | Talgana | Talangana | Upleta (9 km) |
| 44 | Tanasva | Tanasva | Upleta (16 km) |
| 45 | Timbadi Jam | Timbadi Jam | Bhayavadar (16 km) |
| 46 | Vadali | Vadali | Bhayavadar (14 km) |
| 47 | Vadekhan | Vadekhan | Upleta (32 km) |
| 48 | Vadla | Vadla | Upleta (3 km) |
| 49 | Varjang Jalia | Varjang Jaliya | Upleta (8 km) |
Population of Upleta Taluka
The population profile of Upleta 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 Upleta's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,78,912 | 1,00,733 | 78,179 |
| Male Population | 92,256 | 52,039 | 40,217 |
| Female Population | 86,656 | 48,694 | 37,962 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,359 | 10,562 | 7,797 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,740 | 5,613 | 4,127 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,619 | 4,949 | 3,670 |
| Literate Population | 1,24,492 | 66,973 | 57,519 |
| Literate Male Population | 69,285 | 37,999 | 31,286 |
| Literate Female Population | 55,207 | 28,974 | 26,233 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,420 | 33,760 | 20,660 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 22,971 | 14,040 | 8,931 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,449 | 19,720 | 11,729 |
| Total Households | 39,008 | 21,768 | 17,240 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Upleta 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 | 21,380 | 14,696 | 6,684 |
| SC Male Population | 11,062 | 7,630 | 3,432 |
| SC Female Population | 10,318 | 7,066 | 3,252 |
| Total ST Population | 1,029 | 681 | 348 |
| ST Male Population | 540 | 363 | 177 |
| ST Female Population | 489 | 318 | 171 |
| Population Density | 224 / km² | 154 / km² | 542 / km² |