Dhrangadhra
Dhrangadhra is a Town and Taluka in Surendranagar 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 Dhrangadhra Block (CD) is 03789. Total area of dhrangadhra taluka is 1,382 km² including 1,367.24 km² rural area and 14.31 km² urban area. Dhrangadhra taluka has a population of 2,18,041 peoples, out of which urban population is 75,133 while rural population is 1,42,908. Dhrangadhra has a sex ratio of approximately 913 females for every 1,000 males. Dhrangadhra taluka has a population density of 157.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 42,257 houses in the sub-district, including 15,256 urban houses and 27,001 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 65.02% population of dhrangadhra taluka is literate, out of which 72.90% males and 56.40% females are literate.
List of Villages in Dhrangadhra Taluka
Dhrangadhra Taluka has a total of 63 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 Dhrangadhra Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Baisabgadh | Baisabgadh | Dhrangadhra (15 km) |
2 | Bavali | Bavali | Dhrangadhra (10 km) |
3 | Bharad | Bharad | Surendranagar (21 km) |
4 | Bharada | Bharada | Dhrangadhra (18 km) |
5 | Bhechada | Bhechada | Dhrangadhra (14 km) |
6 | Chuli | Chuli | Dhrangadhra (12 km) |
7 | Devcharadi | Devcharadi | Dhrangadhra (23 km) |
8 | Dholi | Dholi | Dhrangadhra (17 km) |
9 | Dhrumath | Dhrumath | Dhrangadhra (22 km) |
10 | Dudapur | Dudapur | Dhrangadhra (13 km) |
11 | Dumana | Dumana | Surendranagar (25 km) |
12 | Gajanvav | Gajanvav | Dhrangadhra (13 km) |
13 | Gala | Gala | Dhrangadhra (12 km) |
14 | Ganjela | Ganjela | Surendranagar (22 km) |
15 | Gopalgadh | Gopalgadh | Dhrangadhra (20 km) |
16 | Gujarvadi | Gujarvadi | Dhrangadhra (23 km) |
17 | Hampar | Hampar | Dhrangadhra (20 km) |
18 | Haripur | Haripur | Dhrangadhra (5 km) |
19 | Hirapur | Hirapur | Dhrangadhra (12 km) |
20 | Isadra | Isadra | Dhrangadhra (8 km) |
21 | Jasapar | Jasapar | Dhrangadhra (5 km) |
22 | Jasmatpur | Jasmatpur | Dhrangadhra (21 km) |
23 | Jegadva | Jegadva | Dhrangadhra (9 km) |
24 | Jesada | Jesada | Dhrangadhra (15 km) |
25 | Jiva | Jiva | Dhrangadhra (18 km) |
26 | Juna Ghanshyamgadh | Juna Ghanshyamgadh | Dhrangadhra (14 km) |
27 | Kankavati | Kankavati | Dhrangadhra (18 km) |
28 | Khambhda | Khambhda | Dhrangadhra (13 km) |
29 | Kondh | Kalyanpur | Dhrangadhra (20 km) |
30 | Koparani | Koparani | Dhrangadhra (28 km) |
31 | Kuda | Kuda | Dhrangadhra (19 km) |
32 | Malvan | Malvan | Dhrangadhra (17 km) |
33 | Manpur | Manpur | Dhrangadhra (22 km) |
34 | Methan | Methan | Dhrangadhra (20 km) |
35 | Mota Ankevaliya | Mota Ankevaliya | Dhrangadhra (20 km) |
36 | Narali | Narali | Dhrangadhra (15 km) |
37 | Narichana | Narichana | Dhrangadhra (16 km) |
38 | Navalgadh | Navalgadh | Dhrangadhra (10 km) |
39 | Nimaknagar | Nimaknagar | Dhrangadhra (20 km) |
40 | Pipala | Pipala | Dhrangadhra (17 km) |
41 | Pratappur | Pratappur | Surendranagar (22 km) |
42 | Prathugadh | Prathugadh | Dhrangadhra (19 km) |
43 | Rajcharadi | Rajcharadi | Surendranagar (25 km) |
44 | Rajgadh | Rajgadh | Dhrangadhra (10 km) |
45 | Rajpar | Rajpar | Dhrangadhra (5 km) |
46 | Rajsitapur | Rajsitapur | Surendranagar (15 km) |
47 | Ramgadh | Ramgadh | Dhrangadhra (13 km) |
48 | Rampara | Rampara | Dhrangadhra (29 km) |
49 | Ratanpar | Ratanpar | Dhrangadhra (25 km) |
50 | Ravaliyavadar | Ravaliyavadar | Dhrangadhra (17 km) |
51 | Raygadh | Raygadh | Dhrangadhra (25 km) |
52 | Sajjanpur | Sajjanpur | Dhrangadhra (15 km) |
53 | Sarval | Sarval | Dhrangadhra (34 km) |
54 | Satapar | Satapar | Dhrangadhra (10 km) |
55 | Sokhada | Sokhada | Dhrangadhra (40 km) |
56 | Soladi | Soladi | Dhrangadhra (8 km) |
57 | Sultanpur | Sultanpur | Dhrangadhra (30 km) |
58 | Thala | Thala | Dhrangadhra (23 km) |
59 | Vaghgadh | Vaghgadh | Dhrangadhra (20 km) |
60 | Vasadva | Vasadva | Dhrangadhra (14 km) |
61 | Vavdi | Vavdi | Dhrangadhra (11 km) |
62 | Virendragadh | Virendragadh | Dhrangadhra (10 km) |
63 | Vrajpar | Vrajpar | Dhrangadhra (7 km) |
Population of Dhrangadhra Taluka
The population profile of Dhrangadhra 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 Dhrangadhra'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 | 2,18,041 | 1,42,908 | 75,133 |
Male Population | 1,13,961 | 73,429 | 40,532 |
Female Population | 1,04,080 | 69,479 | 34,601 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 28,227 | 19,912 | 8,315 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,033 | 10,523 | 4,510 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,194 | 9,389 | 3,805 |
Literate Population | 1,41,772 | 87,347 | 54,425 |
Literate Male Population | 83,074 | 51,143 | 31,931 |
Literate Female Population | 58,698 | 36,204 | 22,494 |
Illiterate Population | 76,269 | 55,561 | 20,708 |
Illiterate Male Population | 30,887 | 22,286 | 8,601 |
Illiterate Female Population | 45,382 | 33,275 | 12,107 |
Total Households | 42,257 | 27,001 | 15,256 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Dhrangadhra 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 | 23,257 | 16,881 | 6,376 |
SC Male Population | 12,014 | 8,688 | 3,326 |
SC Female Population | 11,243 | 8,193 | 3,050 |
Total ST Population | 513 | 348 | 165 |
ST Male Population | 291 | 190 | 101 |
ST Female Population | 222 | 158 | 64 |
Population Density | 158 / km² | 105 / km² | 5,250 / km² |