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, the sub-district code of Palsana Block (CD) is 03939. The total area of Palsana Taluka is 209 km², which includes 199.10 km² of rural area and 10.37 km² of urban area. Palsana has a sex ratio of approximately 791 females per 1,000 males.
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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Palsana Taluka is around 1,45,052 people. This includes 80,972 males and 64,080 females. Rural population is about 86,888 (46,647 males and 40,241 females), while urban population is nearly 58,164 (34,325 males and 23,839 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 18,682 of the population, with 9,836 boys and 8,846 girls. Rural areas have 9,856 children, and urban areas have about 8,826 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,02,032 literate people in Palsana Taluka, including 60,898 literate males and 41,134 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 59,197 individuals and urban literacy covers around 42,835 people.
- About 43,020 people in Palsana Taluka are not literate, including 20,074 males and 22,946 females. Rural areas include 27,691 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 15,329 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 34,274 households, with 20,276 in villages and 13,998 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Palsana 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 | 5,388 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palsana Taluka is approximately 5,388 people, including 2,764 males and 2,624 females. Around 4,084 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1,304 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Palsana Taluka is about 41,480 people, including 20,902 males and 20,578 females. Around 39,357 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,123 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 693 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 436 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 5,609 people per sq. km.