Upleta Taluka - Rajkot District, Gujarat
Upleta 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. Upleta is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhayavadar, while the nearest airport is Keshod Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 798 km², including 653.90 km² rural area and 144.34 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 939 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Upleta Taluka
Upleta Taluka has a total of 51 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 | Arni | Rural | Arni |
| 2 | Bhankh | Rural | Bhankh |
| 3 | Bhayavadar | Urban | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bhimora | Rural | Bhimora |
| 5 | Charelia | Rural | Charelia |
| 6 | Chikhalia | Rural | Chikhalia |
| 7 | Dhank | Rural | Dhank |
| 8 | Dumiyani | Rural | Dumiyani |
| 9 | Gadha | Rural | Gadha |
| 10 | Gadhala | Rural | Gadhala |
| 11 | Gadhethal | Rural | Gadhethal |
| 12 | Ganod | Rural | Ganod |
| 13 | Hadfodi | Rural | Hadfodi |
| 14 | Hariyasan | Rural | Hariyasan |
| 15 | Isra | Rural | Isra |
| 16 | Jal | Rural | Jal |
| 17 | Kalaria | Rural | Kalariya Vachla |
| 18 | Kathrota | Rural | Kathrota |
| 19 | Kerala | Rural | Kerala |
| 20 | Khakhi Jalia | Rural | Khakhi Jalia |
| 21 | Kharachia | Rural | Kharachia |
| 22 | Khirsara | Rural | Khirsara |
| 23 | Kolki | Rural | Kolki |
| 24 | Kundhech | Rural | Kundhech |
| 25 | Lath | Rural | Lath |
| 26 | Makhiyala | Rural | Makhiyala |
| 27 | Mekhatimbi | Rural | Mekhatimbi |
| 28 | Meli Majethi | Rural | Meli Majethi |
| 29 | Mervadar | Rural | Mervadar |
| 30 | Mojira | Rural | Mojira |
| 31 | Murakhada | Rural | Murakhada |
| 32 | Nagvadar | Rural | Nagvadar |
| 33 | Navapara | Rural | Navapara |
| 34 | Nilakha | Rural | Nilakha |
| 35 | Padvala | Rural | Padvala |
| 36 | Paneli Moti | Rural | Paneli Moti |
| 37 | Pransla | Rural | Pransla |
| 38 | Rabarika | Rural | Rabarika |
| 39 | Rajpara | Rural | Rajpara |
| 40 | Sajdiyali | Rural | Sajdiyali |
| 41 | Samadhiyala | Rural | Samadhiyala |
| 42 | Satvadi | Rural | Satvadi |
| 43 | Sevantra | Rural | Sevantra |
| 44 | Talgana | Rural | Talangana |
| 45 | Tanasva | Rural | Tanasva |
| 46 | Timbadi Jam | Rural | Timbadi Jam |
| 47 | Upleta | Urban | Not applicable |
| 48 | Vadali | Rural | Vadali |
| 49 | Vadekhan | Rural | Vadekhan |
| 50 | Vadla | Rural | Vadla |
| 51 | Varjang Jalia | Rural | Varjang Jaliya |
Population of Upleta Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Upleta Taluka has a total population of 1,78,912 people, consisting of 92,256 males and 86,656 females. There are 39,008 households in the taluka with an average population density of 224 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
| Total Households | 39,008 | 21,768 | 17,240 |
| Population Density | 224 / km² | 154 / km² | 542 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,24,492 literate people and 18,359 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 21,380 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,029 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) | 18,359 | 10,562 | 7,797 |
| Literate Population | 1,24,492 | 66,973 | 57,519 |
| Illiterate Population | 54,420 | 33,760 | 20,660 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 21,380 | 14,696 | 6,684 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,029 | 681 | 348 |
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.