Lakhtar Taluka - Surendranagar, Gujarat
Lakhtar 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. Lakhtar is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kesariya Road, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 67.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 759 km², including 758.53 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lakhtar Taluka
Lakhtar Taluka has a total of 43 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 | Adalsar | Rural | Adalsar |
| 2 | Aniyali | Rural | Aniyali |
| 3 | Babajipara | Rural | Babajipara |
| 4 | Bajrangpura | Rural | Bajrangpura |
| 5 | Bhadwana | Rural | Bhadwana |
| 6 | Bhalala | Rural | Bhalala |
| 7 | Bhaskarpara | Rural | Bhaskarpara |
| 8 | Bhathariya | Rural | Bhathariya |
| 9 | Chharad | Rural | Chharad |
| 10 | Dervala | Rural | Dervala |
| 11 | Devaliya | Rural | Devaliya |
| 12 | Dhanki | Rural | Dhanki |
| 13 | Gangad | Rural | Gangad |
| 14 | Ghanad | Rural | Ghanad |
| 15 | Ingrodi | Rural | Ingrodi |
| 16 | Jyotipura | Rural | Bhaskarpara |
| 17 | Kadu | Rural | Kadu |
| 18 | Kalam | Rural | Kalam |
| 19 | Kalyanpara | Rural | Kalyanpara |
| 20 | Karela | Rural | Karela |
| 21 | Kesariya | Rural | Kesariya |
| 22 | Lakhtar | Rural | Lakhtar |
| 23 | Larkhadiya | Rural | Larkhadiya |
| 24 | Lilapur | Rural | Lilapur |
| 25 | Malika | Rural | Malika |
| 26 | Modhwana | Rural | Modhwana |
| 27 | Nana Ankewaliya | Rural | Nana Ankewaliya |
| 28 | Olak | Rural | Olak |
| 29 | Pedhda | Rural | Pedhda |
| 30 | Sadad | Rural | Sadad |
| 31 | Sakar | Rural | Sakar |
| 32 | Savlana | Rural | Savlana |
| 33 | Talsana | Rural | Talsana |
| 34 | Talvani | Rural | Talvani |
| 35 | Tanmaniya | Rural | Tanmaniya |
| 36 | Tavi | Rural | Tavi |
| 37 | Vadekhan | Rural | Vadekhan |
| 38 | Vadla | Rural | Vadla |
| 39 | Vana | Rural | Vana |
| 40 | Varsani | Rural | Varsani |
| 41 | Vitthalgadh | Rural | Vitthalgadh |
| 42 | Vitthalpara | Rural | Vitthalpara |
| 43 | Zamar | Rural | Zamar |
Population of Lakhtar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Lakhtar Taluka has a total population of 75,606 people, consisting of 38,932 males and 36,674 females. There are 14,657 households in the taluka with an average population density of 100 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,606 | 75,606 | 0 |
| Male Population | 38,932 | 38,932 | 0 |
| Female Population | 36,674 | 36,674 | 0 |
| Total Households | 14,657 | 14,657 | 0 |
| Population Density | 100 / km² | 100 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 45,702 literate people and 10,129 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 10,827 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 206 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) | 10,129 | 10,129 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 45,702 | 45,702 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,904 | 29,904 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 10,827 | 10,827 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 206 | 206 | 0 |
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.