Dhrangadhra Taluka - Surendranagar, Gujarat
Dhrangadhra is an administrative taluka in the Surendranagar district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Dhrangadhra is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Dhrangdhra, while the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,382 km², including 1,367.24 km² rural area and 14.31 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 913 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhrangadhra Taluka
Dhrangadhra Taluka has a total of 65 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 | Baisabgadh | Rural | Baisabgadh |
| 2 | Bavali | Rural | Bavali |
| 3 | Bharad | Rural | Bharad |
| 4 | Bharada | Rural | Bharada |
| 5 | Bhechada | Rural | Bhechada |
| 6 | Chuli | Rural | Chuli |
| 7 | Devcharadi | Rural | Devcharadi |
| 8 | Dholi | Rural | Dholi |
| 9 | Dhrangadhra | Urban | Not applicable |
| 10 | Dhrumath | Rural | Dhrumath |
| 11 | Dudapur | Rural | Dudapur |
| 12 | Dumana | Rural | Dumana |
| 13 | Enjar | Rural | Enjar |
| 14 | Gajanvav | Rural | Gajanvav |
| 15 | Gala | Rural | Gala |
| 16 | Ganjela | Rural | Ganjela |
| 17 | Gopalgadh | Rural | Gopalgadh |
| 18 | Gujarvadi | Rural | Gujarvadi |
| 19 | Hampar | Rural | Hampar |
| 20 | Haripur | Rural | Haripur |
| 21 | Hirapur | Rural | Hirapur |
| 22 | Isadra | Rural | Isadra |
| 23 | Jasapar | Rural | Jasapar |
| 24 | Jasmatpur | Rural | Jasmatpur |
| 25 | Jegadva | Rural | Jegadva |
| 26 | Jesada | Rural | Jesada |
| 27 | Jiva | Rural | Jiva |
| 28 | Juna Ghanshyamgadh | Rural | Juna Ghanshyamgadh |
| 29 | Kankavati | Rural | Kankavati |
| 30 | Khambhda | Rural | Khambhda |
| 31 | Kondh | Rural | Kondh |
| 32 | Koparani | Rural | Koparani |
| 33 | Kuda | Rural | Kuda |
| 34 | Malvan | Rural | Malvan |
| 35 | Manpur | Rural | Manpur |
| 36 | Methan | Rural | Methan |
| 37 | Mota Ankevaliya | Rural | Mota Ankevaliya |
| 38 | Narali | Rural | Narali |
| 39 | Narichana | Rural | Narichana |
| 40 | Navalgadh | Rural | Navalgadh |
| 41 | Nimaknagar | Rural | Nimaknagar |
| 42 | Pipala | Rural | Pipala |
| 43 | Pratappur | Rural | Pratappur |
| 44 | Prathugadh | Rural | Prathugadh |
| 45 | Rajcharadi | Rural | Rajcharadi |
| 46 | Rajgadh | Rural | Rajgadh |
| 47 | Rajpar | Rural | Rajpar |
| 48 | Rajsitapur | Rural | Rajsitapur |
| 49 | Ramgadh | Rural | Ramgadh |
| 50 | Rampara | Rural | Rampara |
| 51 | Ratanpar | Rural | Ratanpar |
| 52 | Ravaliyavadar | Rural | Ravaliyavadar |
| 53 | Raygadh | Rural | Raygadh |
| 54 | Sajjanpur | Rural | Sajjanpur |
| 55 | Sarval | Rural | Sarval |
| 56 | Satapar | Rural | Satapar |
| 57 | Sokhada | Rural | Sokhada |
| 58 | Soladi | Rural | Soladi |
| 59 | Sultanpur | Rural | Sultanpur |
| 60 | Thala | Rural | Thala |
| 61 | Vaghgadh | Rural | Vaghgadh |
| 62 | Vasadva | Rural | Vasadva |
| 63 | Vavdi | Rural | Vavdi |
| 64 | Virendragadh | Rural | Virendragadh |
| 65 | Vrajpar | Rural | Vrajpar |
Population of Dhrangadhra Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Dhrangadhra Taluka has a total population of 2,18,041 people, consisting of 1,13,961 males and 1,04,080 females. There are 42,257 households in the taluka with an average population density of 158 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total Households | 42,257 | 27,001 | 15,256 |
| Population Density | 158 / km² | 105 / km² | 5,250 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,41,772 literate people and 28,227 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 23,257 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 513 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) | 28,227 | 19,912 | 8,315 |
| Literate Population | 1,41,772 | 87,347 | 54,425 |
| Illiterate Population | 76,269 | 55,561 | 20,708 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 23,257 | 16,881 | 6,376 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 513 | 348 | 165 |
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.