Palsana Taluka - Surat, Gujarat
Palsana is an administrative taluka in the Surat district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Palsana is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bagumra, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.
The total area of the taluka is 209 km², including 199.10 km² rural area and 10.37 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 791 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Palsana Taluka
Palsana Taluka has a total of 49 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 | Amalsadi | Rural | Amalsadi |
| 2 | Ambheti | Rural | Ambheti |
| 3 | Antroli | Rural | Antroli |
| 4 | Bagumara | Rural | Bagumara |
| 5 | Baleshvar | Rural | Baleshvar |
| 6 | Barasadi | Rural | Barasadi |
| 7 | Bhutpor | Rural | Bhutpor |
| 8 | Chalthan (Ct) | Rural | Chalthan |
| 9 | Dastan | Rural | Dastan |
| 10 | Dhamdod | Rural | Dhamdod |
| 11 | Ena | Rural | Ena |
| 12 | Erthan | Rural | Erthan |
| 13 | Gangpor | Rural | Gangpor |
| 14 | Ghaluda | Rural | Dhamdod |
| 15 | Gotiya | Rural | Ena |
| 16 | Haripura | Rural | Haripura |
| 17 | Intalva | Rural | Intalva |
| 18 | Isroli | Rural | Baleshvar |
| 19 | Jetpor | Rural | Gangpor |
| 20 | Jolva | Rural | Jolva |
| 21 | Kadodara (Ct) | Urban | Not applicable |
| 22 | Kanav | Rural | Kanav |
| 23 | Karala | Rural | Karala |
| 24 | Karan | Rural | Karan |
| 25 | Kareli | Rural | Kareli |
| 26 | Kharbhasi | Rural | Kharbhasi |
| 27 | Lakhanpor | Rural | Lakhanpor |
| 28 | Lingad | Rural | Lingad |
| 29 | Makhinga | Rural | Makhinga |
| 30 | Malekpor | Rural | Malekpor |
| 31 | Niyol | Rural | Niyol |
| 32 | Palsana | Rural | Palsana |
| 33 | Pardipata | Rural | Pardipata |
| 34 | Pisad | Rural | Pisad |
| 35 | Puni | Rural | Puni |
| 36 | Sanki | Rural | Sanki |
| 37 | Sedhav | Rural | Sedhav |
| 38 | Siyod | Rural | Siyod |
| 39 | Soyani | Rural | Soyani |
| 40 | Talodara | Rural | Talodara |
| 41 | Tantithaiya | Rural | Tantithaiya |
| 42 | Tantizaghda | Rural | Tantizaghda |
| 43 | Taraj | Rural | Taraj |
| 44 | Tundi | Rural | Tundi |
| 45 | Vadadala | Rural | Vadadala |
| 46 | Vanesa | Rural | Vanesa |
| 47 | Vankaneda | Rural | Vankaneda |
| 48 | Vanzolia | Rural | Vanzolia |
| 49 | Vareli (Ct) | Rural | Vareli |
Population of Palsana Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Palsana Taluka has a total population of 1,45,052 people, consisting of 80,972 males and 64,080 females. There are 34,274 households in the taluka with an average population density of 692 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 34,274 | 20,276 | 13,998 |
| Population Density | 692 / km² | 436 / km² | 5,609 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,02,032 literate people and 18,682 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 5,388 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 41,480 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,682 | 9,856 | 8,826 |
| Literate Population | 1,02,032 | 59,197 | 42,835 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,020 | 27,691 | 15,329 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 5,388 | 4,084 | 1,304 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 41,480 | 39,357 | 2,123 |
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.