Chorasi
Chorasi is a Town and Taluka in Surat 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, the sub-district code of Chorasi Block (CD) is 03938. The total area of Chorasi Taluka is 311 km², which includes 203.87 km² of rural area and 106.95 km² of urban area. Chorasi has a sex ratio of approximately 640 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chorasi Taluka
Chorasi Taluka has a total of 51 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 Chorasi Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asarma | N/A | Surat (8 km) |
| 2 | Bhanodra | Bhanodra | Surat (18 km) |
| 3 | Bharthana Kosad | Bharthana Kosad | Chorasi |
| 4 | Bhatha | N/A | Chorasi |
| 5 | Bhatia | Bhatia | Surat (18 km) |
| 6 | Bhatlai | Bhatlai | Surat (20 km) |
| 7 | Bhatpor | N/A | Chorasi |
| 8 | Bhesan | Bhesan | Surat (8 km) |
| 9 | Bonand | Bonand | Surat (20 km) |
| 10 | Chichi | Bhesan | Surat (8 km) |
| 11 | Dakhkhanvada | Devadh | Surat (10 km) |
| 12 | Damka | Damka | Surat (20 km) |
| 13 | Deladva | Deladva | Surat (15 km) |
| 14 | Devadh | Devadh | Surat (10 km) |
| 15 | Eklera | Bhanodra | Surat (18 km) |
| 16 | Goja | Khambhasla | Surat (19 km) |
| 17 | Hajira | Hajira | Surat (20 km) |
| 18 | Ichchhapor | N/A | Chorasi |
| 19 | Kachholi | Kachholi | Surat (26 km) |
| 20 | Kapletha | Kapletha | Surat (20 km) |
| 21 | Karadva | Saniya Kanade | Surat (10 km) |
| 22 | Kavas | N/A | Chorasi |
| 23 | Khambhasla | Khambhasla | Surat (17 km) |
| 24 | Kharvasa | Kharvasa | Surat (16 km) |
| 25 | Kumbharia | Kumbharia | Surat (10 km) |
| 26 | Lajpor | Lajpor | Surat (22 km) |
| 27 | Limla | N/A | Chorasi |
| 28 | Malgama | Malgama | Surat (14 km) |
| 29 | Mohni | Mohni | Surat (22 km) |
| 30 | Mora | Mora | Chorasi |
| 31 | Okha | Bhesan | Surat (8 km) |
| 32 | Pali | N/A | Chorasi |
| 33 | Pardi Kanade | Pardi Kanade | Chorasi |
| 34 | Popda | Popda | Surat (21 km) |
| 35 | Rajgari | Rajgari | Surat (25 km) |
| 36 | Ravla Alias Vaktana | N/A | Sachin (8 km) |
| 37 | Sabargam | Vedchha | Surat (13 km) |
| 38 | Sachin | N/A | Chorasi |
| 39 | Samrod | Samrod | Surat (22 km) |
| 40 | Saniya Hemad | Saniya Hemad | Surat (7 km) |
| 41 | Saniya Kanade | Saniya Kanade | Surat (10 km) |
| 42 | Saroli | Saroli | Surat (5 km) |
| 43 | Sunvali | Sunvali | Surat (25 km) |
| 44 | Talangpor | N/A | Chorasi |
| 45 | Timbarva | Timbarva | Surat (22 km) |
| 46 | Umber | Umber | Surat (20 km) |
| 47 | Vanakala | Bhesan | Surat (8 km) |
| 48 | Vansva | Vansva | Surat (27 km) |
| 49 | Vanz | Vanz | Surat (18 km) |
| 50 | Vedchha | Vedchha | Surat (11 km) |
| 51 | Vihel | Bhesan | Surat (8 km) |
Population of Chorasi Taluka
The population profile of Chorasi 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 Chorasi Taluka's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,29,277 | 86,225 | 1,43,052 |
| Male Population | 1,39,773 | 49,973 | 89,800 |
| Female Population | 89,504 | 36,252 | 53,252 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,498 | 9,570 | 16,928 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,095 | 4,942 | 9,153 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,403 | 4,628 | 7,775 |
| Literate Population | 1,72,930 | 64,175 | 1,08,755 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,12,533 | 39,707 | 72,826 |
| Literate Female Population | 60,397 | 24,468 | 35,929 |
| Illiterate Population | 56,347 | 22,050 | 34,297 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 27,240 | 10,266 | 16,974 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 29,107 | 11,784 | 17,323 |
| Total Households | 55,475 | 19,830 | 35,645 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Chorasi Taluka is around 2,29,277 people. This includes 1,39,773 males and 89,504 females. Rural population is about 86,225 (49,973 males and 36,252 females), while urban population is nearly 1,43,052 (89,800 males and 53,252 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 26,498 of the population, with 14,095 boys and 12,403 girls. Rural areas have 9,570 children, and urban areas have about 16,928 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,72,930 literate people in Chorasi Taluka, including 1,12,533 literate males and 60,397 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 64,175 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,08,755 people.
- About 56,347 people in Chorasi Taluka are not literate, including 27,240 males and 29,107 females. Rural areas include 22,050 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 34,297 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 55,475 households, with 19,830 in villages and 35,645 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chorasi Taluka, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 5,361 | 2,602 | 2,759 |
| SC Male Population | 2,833 | 1,334 | 1,499 |
| SC Female Population | 2,528 | 1,268 | 1,260 |
| Total ST Population | 30,593 | 18,261 | 12,332 |
| ST Male Population | 15,414 | 9,180 | 6,234 |
| ST Female Population | 15,179 | 9,081 | 6,098 |
| Population Density | 738 / km² | 423 / km² | 1,338 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chorasi Taluka is approximately 5,361 people, including 2,833 males and 2,528 females. Around 2,602 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,759 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chorasi Taluka is about 30,593 people, including 15,414 males and 15,179 females. Around 18,261 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 12,332 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 738 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 423 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,338 people per sq. km.