Palsana
Palsana 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 information the sub-district code of Palsana Block (CD) is 03939. Total area of palsana taluka is 209 km² including 199.10 km² rural area and 10.37 km² urban area. Palsana taluka has a population of 1,45,052 peoples, out of which urban population is 58,164 while rural population is 86,888. Palsana has a sex ratio of approximately 791 females for every 1,000 males. Palsana taluka has a population density of 692.5 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 34,274 houses in the sub-district, including 13,998 urban houses and 20,276 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 70.34% population of palsana taluka is literate, out of which 75.21% males and 64.19% females are literate.
List of Villages in Palsana Taluka
Palsana 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 Palsana Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amalsadi | Amalsadi | Bardoli (15 km) |
| 2 | Ambheti | Ambheti | Navsari (17 km) |
| 3 | Antroli | Antroli | Surat (13 km) |
| 4 | Bagumara | Bagumara | Bardoli (5 km) |
| 5 | Baleshvar | Baleshvar | Surat (23 km) |
| 6 | Barasadi | Barasadi | Bardoli (10 km) |
| 7 | Bhutpor | Bhutpor | Surat (24 km) |
| 8 | Chalthan | N/A | Palsana |
| 9 | Dastan | Dastan | Bardoli (8 km) |
| 10 | Dhamdod | Dhamdod | Bardoli (8 km) |
| 11 | Ena | Ena | Surat (25 km) |
| 12 | Erthan | Erthan | Surat (27 km) |
| 13 | Gangpor | Gangpor | Bardoli (6 km) |
| 14 | Ghaluda | Dhamdod | Bardoli (10 km) |
| 15 | Gotiya | Ena | Surat (27 km) |
| 16 | Haripura | Haripura | Surat (14 km) |
| 17 | Intalva | Intalva | Navsari (22 km) |
| 18 | Isroli | Baleshvar | Surat (27 km) |
| 19 | Jetpor | Gangpor | Bardoli (6 km) |
| 20 | Jolva | Jolva | Bardoli (15 km) |
| 21 | Kadodara | N/A | Palsana |
| 22 | Kanav | Kanav | Surat (25 km) |
| 23 | Karala | Karala | Surat (20 km) |
| 24 | Karan | Karan | Surat (18 km) |
| 25 | Kareli | Kareli | Bardoli (7 km) |
| 26 | Kharbhasi | Kharbhasi | Surat (20 km) |
| 27 | Lakhanpor | Lakhanpor | Surat (36 km) |
| 28 | Lingad | Lingad | Surat (21 km) |
| 29 | Makhinga | Makhinga | Navsari (18 km) |
| 30 | Malekpor | Malekpor | Bardoli (14 km) |
| 31 | Niyol | Niyol | Surat (13 km) |
| 32 | Palsana | Palsana | Bardoli (15 km) |
| 33 | Pardipata | Pardipata | Surat (37 km) |
| 34 | Pisad | Pisad | Bardoli (6 km) |
| 35 | Puni | Puni | Navsari (25 km) |
| 36 | Sanki | Sanki | Bardoli (15 km) |
| 37 | Sedhav | Sedhav | Surat (12 km) |
| 38 | Siyod | Siyod | Bardoli (15 km) |
| 39 | Soyani | Soyani | Bardoli (6 km) |
| 40 | Talodara | Talodara | Surat (24 km) |
| 41 | Tantithaiya | Tantithaiya | Kadodara (3 km) |
| 42 | Tantizaghda | Tantizaghda | Surat (24 km) |
| 43 | Taraj | Taraj | Surat (25 km) |
| 44 | Tundi | Tundi | Surat (35 km) |
| 45 | Vadadala | Vadadala | Surat (24 km) |
| 46 | Vanesa | Vanesa | Bardoli (5 km) |
| 47 | Vankaneda | Vankaneda | Surat (20 km) |
| 48 | Vanzolia | Vanzolia | Bardoli (15 km) |
| 49 | Vareli | Vareli | Palsana |
Population of Palsana Taluka
The population profile of Palsana 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 Palsana's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,45,052 | 86,888 | 58,164 |
| Male Population | 80,972 | 46,647 | 34,325 |
| Female Population | 64,080 | 40,241 | 23,839 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,682 | 9,856 | 8,826 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,836 | 5,076 | 4,760 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,846 | 4,780 | 4,066 |
| Literate Population | 1,02,032 | 59,197 | 42,835 |
| Literate Male Population | 60,898 | 33,791 | 27,107 |
| Literate Female Population | 41,134 | 25,406 | 15,728 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,020 | 27,691 | 15,329 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 20,074 | 12,856 | 7,218 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,946 | 14,835 | 8,111 |
| Total Households | 34,274 | 20,276 | 13,998 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Palsana 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 | 5,388 | 4,084 | 1,304 |
| SC Male Population | 2,764 | 2,060 | 704 |
| SC Female Population | 2,624 | 2,024 | 600 |
| Total ST Population | 41,480 | 39,357 | 2,123 |
| ST Male Population | 20,902 | 19,822 | 1,080 |
| ST Female Population | 20,578 | 19,535 | 1,043 |
| Population Density | 693 / km² | 436 / km² | 5,609 / km² |