Upleta Taluka - Rajkot, Gujarat
Upleta is an administrative taluka in the Rajkot district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the taluka was 798 km², including 653.90 km² of rural area and 144.34 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Upleta Taluka had a total population of 1,78,912 people living in 39,008 households. The population comprised 92,256 males and 86,656 females, with an average population density of 224 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | 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 |
Upleta Taluka had 1,24,492 literate people and 18,359 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 21,380 and 1,029 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | 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.