Wadhwan
Wadhwan 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, the sub-district code of Wadhwan Block (CD) is 03792. The total area of Wadhwan Taluka is 800 km², which includes 741.70 km² of rural area and 58.60 km² of urban area. Wadhwan has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Wadhwan Taluka
Wadhwan Taluka has a total of 44 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 Wadhwan Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adheli | Adheli | Surendranagar (9 km) |
| 2 | Anindra | Anindra | Surendranagar (15 km) |
| 3 | Bakarthali | Bakarthali | Surendranagar (7 km) |
| 4 | Bala | Bala | Wadhwan (9 km) |
| 5 | Baldana | Baldana | Limbdi (12 km) |
| 6 | Bhadiyad | Bhadiyad | Wadhwan (12 km) |
| 7 | Bhadreshi | Bhadreshi | Surendranagar (12 km) |
| 8 | Chamaraj | Chamaraj | Surendranagar (5 km) |
| 9 | Dedadara | Dedadara | Wadhwan (12 km) |
| 10 | Fulgram | Fulgram | Wadhwan (22 km) |
| 11 | Gomta | Gomta | Wadhwan (13 km) |
| 12 | Gundiyala | Gundiyala | Wadhwan (16 km) |
| 13 | Karangadh | Karangadh | Surendranagar (10 km) |
| 14 | Kariyani | Kariyani | Wadhwan (12 km) |
| 15 | Katuda | Katuda | Surendranagar (12 km) |
| 16 | Khajeli | Khajeli | Wadhwan (15 km) |
| 17 | Khamisana | Khamisana | Surendranagar (5 km) |
| 18 | Kharva | Kharva | Wadhwan (7 km) |
| 19 | Kherali | Kherali | Surendranagar (4 km) |
| 20 | Khodu | Khodu | Surendranagar (17 km) |
| 21 | Kholadiad | Kholadiad | Wadhwan (11 km) |
| 22 | Kothariya | Kothariya | Wadhwan (7 km) |
| 23 | Latuda | Latuda | Surendranagar (8 km) |
| 24 | Madhad | Madhad Muli | Limbdi (25 km) |
| 25 | Malod | Malod | Wadhwan (5 km) |
| 26 | Memka | Memka | Wadhwan (8 km) |
| 27 | Mulchand | Mulchand | Surendranagar (3 km) |
| 28 | Munjpur | Munjpur Parmar | Surendranagar (13 km) |
| 29 | Nagara | Nagara | Surendranagar (12 km) |
| 30 | Nana Kerala | Nana Kerala | Wadhwan (7 km) |
| 31 | Prangadh | Prangadh | Surendranagar (12 km) |
| 32 | Rai | Rai | Wadhwan (13 km) |
| 33 | Rajpar | Rajpar | Wadhwan (7 km) |
| 34 | Rampara | Rampara | Wadhwan (17 km) |
| 35 | Rupavati | Rupavati | Surendranagar (20 km) |
| 36 | Sankali | Sankali | Wadhwan (13 km) |
| 37 | Timba | Timba | Wadhwan (9 km) |
| 38 | Tuva | Tuva | Wadhwan (20 km) |
| 39 | Vadala | Vadala | Wadhwan (10 km) |
| 40 | Vadod | Vadod | Wadhwan (16 km) |
| 41 | Vaghela | Vaghela | Wadhwan (5 km) |
| 42 | Vastadi | Vastadi | Wadhwan (23 km) |
| 43 | Velavadar | Velavadar | Surendranagar (22 km) |
| 44 | Zampodad | Zampodad | Wadhwan (12 km) |
Population of Wadhwan Taluka
The population profile of Wadhwan 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 Wadhwan 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 | 3,59,325 | 1,05,719 | 2,53,606 |
| Male Population | 1,86,434 | 54,320 | 1,32,114 |
| Female Population | 1,72,891 | 51,399 | 1,21,492 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,115 | 13,177 | 26,938 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,415 | 7,037 | 14,378 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,700 | 6,140 | 12,560 |
| Literate Population | 2,59,271 | 67,731 | 1,91,540 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,46,919 | 40,068 | 1,06,851 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,12,352 | 27,663 | 84,689 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,00,054 | 37,988 | 62,066 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 39,515 | 14,252 | 25,263 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 60,539 | 23,736 | 36,803 |
| Total Households | 74,287 | 20,758 | 53,529 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Wadhwan Taluka is around 3,59,325 people. This includes 1,86,434 males and 1,72,891 females. Rural population is about 1,05,719 (54,320 males and 51,399 females), while urban population is nearly 2,53,606 (1,32,114 males and 1,21,492 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 40,115 of the population, with 21,415 boys and 18,700 girls. Rural areas have 13,177 children, and urban areas have about 26,938 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,59,271 literate people in Wadhwan Taluka, including 1,46,919 literate males and 1,12,352 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 67,731 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,91,540 people.
- About 1,00,054 people in Wadhwan Taluka are not literate, including 39,515 males and 60,539 females. Rural areas include 37,988 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 62,066 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 74,287 households, with 20,758 in villages and 53,529 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Wadhwan 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 | 36,220 | 13,172 | 23,048 |
| SC Male Population | 18,874 | 6,839 | 12,035 |
| SC Female Population | 17,346 | 6,333 | 11,013 |
| Total ST Population | 1,575 | 131 | 1,444 |
| ST Male Population | 809 | 43 | 766 |
| ST Female Population | 766 | 88 | 678 |
| Population Density | 449 / km² | 143 / km² | 4,328 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Wadhwan Taluka is approximately 36,220 people, including 18,874 males and 17,346 females. Around 13,172 people live in rural parts. Nearly 23,048 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wadhwan Taluka is about 1,575 people, including 809 males and 766 females. Around 131 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 1,444 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 449 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 143 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,328 people per sq. km.