Wankaner
Wankaner 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 Wankaner Block (CD) is 03801. Total area of wankaner taluka is 1,128 km² including 1,111.99 km² rural area and 15.80 km² urban area. Wankaner taluka has a population of 2,19,065 peoples, out of which urban population is 52,787 while rural population is 1,66,278. Wankaner has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females for every 1,000 males. Wankaner taluka has a population density of 194.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 40,489 houses in the sub-district, including 10,767 urban houses and 29,722 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 63.29% population of wankaner taluka is literate, out of which 71.62% males and 54.62% females are literate.
List of Villages in Wankaner Taluka
Wankaner Taluka has a total of 100 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 Wankaner Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Adepar | Adepar Gundakhada | Wankaner (30 km) |
2 | Amarsar | Amarsar | Wankaner (4 km) |
3 | Anandpar | Anandpar | Wankaner (13 km) |
4 | Arni Timba | Arni Timba | Wankaner (15 km) |
5 | Bhalgam | Bhalgam | Wankaner (22 km) |
6 | Bherda | Bherda | Wankaner (15 km) |
7 | Bhimguda | Bhimguda | Wankaner (22 km) |
8 | Bhojpara | Bhojpara | Wankaner (4 km) |
9 | Bhojpara Vidi | Sindhavadar Bhojapara Vidi | Wankaner (13 km) |
10 | Bokad Thambha | Lunasar Bokadtha | Wankaner (9 km) |
11 | Chanchadiya | Kashipar Chanchadia | Wankaner (20 km) |
12 | Chandrapur | Chandrapur | Wankaner |
13 | Chitrakhada | Chitrakhada | Wankaner (27 km) |
14 | Daldi | Daldi | Wankaner (18 km) |
15 | Derala | Derala | Wankaner (15 km) |
16 | Dhamalpar | Dhamalpar | Wankaner (6 km) |
17 | Dhuva | Dhuva | Wankaner (12 km) |
18 | Dighaliya | Dighaliya | Wankaner (13 km) |
19 | Gangiyavadar | Gangiyavadar | Wankaner (17 km) |
20 | Garida | Garida | Wankaner (17 km) |
21 | Gariya | Gariya | Wankaner (11 km) |
22 | Ghiyavad | Ghiyavad Vanjara | Wankaner (19 km) |
23 | Gundakhada | Adepar Gundakhada | Wankaner (30 km) |
24 | Hasanpar | Hasanpar | Wankaner (2 km) |
25 | Holmadh | Holmadh | Wankaner (16 km) |
26 | Jali | Jali | Wankaner (9 km) |
27 | Jalida | Jalida | Wankaner (20 km) |
28 | Jalsika | Jalsika Vasundhara | Wankaner (20 km) |
29 | Jambudiya Bhayati | Jambudiya Bhayati | Wankaner (9 km) |
30 | Jambudiya Vidi | Jambudiya Vidi | Wankaner (25 km) |
31 | Jamsar | Jamsar Nagalpar | Wankaner (20 km) |
32 | Jepur | Jepur | Wankaner (27 km) |
33 | Jetparda | Jetparda | Wankaner (7 km) |
34 | Jodhpar | Jodhpar | Wankaner (9 km) |
35 | Kachhiyagala | Kachhiyagala | Wankaner (20 km) |
36 | Kalavadi Juni | Kalavadi Juni | Wankaner (14 km) |
37 | Kalavadi Navi | Kalavadi Navi | Wankaner (16 km) |
38 | Kankot | Kankot | Wankaner (13 km) |
39 | Kanpar | Kanpar | Wankaner (16 km) |
40 | Kashipar | Kashipar Chanchadia | Wankaner (22 km) |
41 | Kerala | Kerala | Wankaner (6 km) |
42 | Khakhana | Khakhana | Wankaner (25 km) |
43 | Khanpar | Khanpar | Wankaner (18 km) |
44 | Kherva | Kherva | Wankaner (15 km) |
45 | Khijadiya | Khijadiya Pipardi | Wankaner (13 km) |
46 | Kotda Nayani | Kotda Nayani | Wankaner (22 km) |
47 | Kothariya | Kothariya | Wankaner (15 km) |
48 | Kothi | Kothi | Wankaner (13 km) |
49 | Lakaddhar | Lakaddhar | Wankaner (20 km) |
50 | Lalpar | Lalpar | Wankaner (6 km) |
51 | Limbala | Limbala | Wankaner (7 km) |
52 | Lunasar | Lunasar Bokadtha | Wankaner (20 km) |
53 | Lunsariya | Lunsariya | Wankaner (7 km) |
54 | Mahika | Mahika | Wankaner (12 km) |
55 | Maktanpar | Samtherva Maktanpar | Wankaner (15 km) |
56 | Matel | Matel | Wankaner (20 km) |
57 | Mesariya | Mesariya | Wankaner (25 km) |
58 | Nagalpar | Jamsar Nagalpar | Wankaner (19 km) |
59 | Ol | Ol | Wankaner (24 km) |
60 | Paddhara | Paddhara | Wankaner (11 km) |
61 | Paj | Paj | Wankaner (10 km) |
62 | Palans | Palans | Wankaner (18 km) |
63 | Palansdi | Palansdi | Wankaner (8 km) |
64 | Panch Dwarka | Panch Dwarka | Wankaner (11 km) |
65 | Panchasar | Panchasar | Wankaner (4 km) |
66 | Panchasiya | Panchasiya | Wankaner (12 km) |
67 | Pipaliya Agabhi | Pipaliya Agabhi | Wankaner (20 km) |
68 | Pipaliyaraj | Pipaliyaraj | Wankaner (16 km) |
69 | Pipardi | Khijadiya Pipardi | Wankaner (21 km) |
70 | Pratapgadh | Pratapgadh | Wankaner (14 km) |
71 | Rajavadla | Rajavadla | Wankaner (3 km) |
72 | Rajgadh | Rajgadh | Wankaner (21 km) |
73 | Rajthali | Rajthali | Wankaner (16 km) |
74 | Ranekpar | Ranekpar | Wankaner (9 km) |
75 | Rangpar | Rangpar | Wankaner (21 km) |
76 | Rasikgadh | Rasikgadh | Wankaner (10 km) |
77 | Ratadiya | Ratadiya | Wankaner (20 km) |
78 | Ratavirda | Ratavirda | Morvi (18 km) |
79 | Rati Devli | Rati Devli | Wankaner (3 km) |
80 | Rupavati | Rupavati | Wankaner (25 km) |
81 | Samadhiala | Samadhiala | Wankaner (20 km) |
82 | Samtherva | Samtherva Maktanpar | Wankaner (25 km) |
83 | Sardharka | Sardharka | Wankaner (10 km) |
84 | Sartanpar | Sartanpar | Wankaner (18 km) |
85 | Satapar | Satapar | Wankaner (25 km) |
86 | Shekhardi | Shekhardi | Wankaner (17 km) |
87 | Sindhavadar | Sindhavadar Bhojapara Vidi | Wankaner (10 km) |
88 | Tarakiya | Tarakiya | Than (15 km) |
89 | Thikariyala | Thikariyala | Wankaner (27 km) |
90 | Tithava | Tithava | Wankaner (12 km) |
91 | Vaghasia | Vaghasia | Wankaner (7 km) |
92 | Valasan | Valasan | Wankaner (11 km) |
93 | Vankiya | Vankiya | Wankaner (8 km) |
94 | Vanzara | Ghiyavad Vanjara | Wankaner (21 km) |
95 | Vardusar | Vardusar | Wankaner (24 km) |
96 | Vasundra | Jalsika Vasundhara | Wankaner (23 km) |
97 | Vinaygadh | Vinaygadh Vithalgath | Wankaner (18 km) |
98 | Virpar | Matel | Wankaner (23 km) |
99 | Vithalgadh | Vinaygadh Vithalgath | Wankaner (25 km) |
100 | Vithalpar | Vithalpar | Wankaner (11 km) |
Population of Wankaner Taluka
The population profile of Wankaner 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 Wankaner's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 2,19,065 | 1,66,278 | 52,787 |
Male Population | 1,11,725 | 84,513 | 27,212 |
Female Population | 1,07,340 | 81,765 | 25,575 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,329 | 25,904 | 6,425 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 16,837 | 13,432 | 3,405 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,492 | 12,472 | 3,020 |
Literate Population | 1,38,638 | 1,00,591 | 38,047 |
Literate Male Population | 80,013 | 58,855 | 21,158 |
Literate Female Population | 58,625 | 41,736 | 16,889 |
Illiterate Population | 80,427 | 65,687 | 14,740 |
Illiterate Male Population | 31,712 | 25,658 | 6,054 |
Illiterate Female Population | 48,715 | 40,029 | 8,686 |
Total Households | 40,489 | 29,722 | 10,767 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Wankaner 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 |
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Total SC Population | 11,201 | 7,659 | 3,542 |
SC Male Population | 5,720 | 3,930 | 1,790 |
SC Female Population | 5,481 | 3,729 | 1,752 |
Total ST Population | 915 | 718 | 197 |
ST Male Population | 464 | 373 | 91 |
ST Female Population | 451 | 345 | 106 |
Population Density | 194 / km² | 150 / km² | 3,341 / km² |