Wadhwan Taluka - Surendranagar, Gujarat
Wadhwan 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. Wadhwan is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Jorawarnagar Jn, while the nearest airport is Rajkot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.
The total area of the taluka is 800 km², including 741.70 km² rural area and 58.60 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Wadhwan Taluka
Wadhwan Taluka has a total of 46 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 | Adheli | Rural | Adheli |
| 2 | Anindra | Rural | Anindra |
| 3 | Bakarthali | Rural | Bakarthali |
| 4 | Bala | Rural | Bala |
| 5 | Baldana | Rural | Baldana |
| 6 | Bhadiyad | Rural | Bhadiyad |
| 7 | Bhadreshi | Rural | Bhadreshi |
| 8 | Chamaraj | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Dedadara | Rural | Dedadara |
| 10 | Fulgram | Rural | Fulgram |
| 11 | Gomta | Rural | Gomta |
| 12 | Gundiyala | Rural | Gundiyala |
| 13 | Karangadh | Rural | Karangadh |
| 14 | Kariyani | Rural | Kariyani |
| 15 | Katuda | Rural | Katuda |
| 16 | Khajeli | Rural | Khajeli |
| 17 | Khamisana | Urban | Not applicable |
| 18 | Kharva | Rural | Kharva |
| 19 | Kherali | Urban | Not applicable |
| 20 | Khodu | Rural | Khodu |
| 21 | Kholadiad | Rural | Kholadiad |
| 22 | Kothariya | Rural | Kothariya |
| 23 | Latuda | Rural | Latuda |
| 24 | Madhad (Muli) | Rural | Madhad (Muli) |
| 25 | Madhad (Wadhwan) | Rural | Madhad (Wadhwan) |
| 26 | Malod | Urban | Not applicable |
| 27 | Memka | Rural | Memka |
| 28 | Mulchand | Urban | Not applicable |
| 29 | Munjpur (Parmar) | Rural | Munjpur (Parmar) |
| 30 | Nagara | Rural | Nagara |
| 31 | Nana Kerala | Rural | Nana Kerala |
| 32 | Prangadh | Rural | Prangadh |
| 33 | Rai | Rural | Rai |
| 34 | Rajpar | Rural | Rajpar |
| 35 | Rampara | Rural | Rampara |
| 36 | Rupavati | Rural | Rupavati |
| 37 | Sankali | Rural | Sankali |
| 38 | Timba | Rural | Timba |
| 39 | Tuva | Rural | Tuva |
| 40 | Vadala | Rural | Vadala |
| 41 | Vadod | Rural | Vadod |
| 42 | Vaghela | Rural | Vaghela |
| 43 | Vastadi | Rural | Vastadi |
| 44 | Velavadar | Rural | Velavadar |
| 45 | Wadhwan | Urban | Not applicable |
| 46 | Zampodar | Rural | Zampodad |
Population of Wadhwan Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Wadhwan Taluka has a total population of 3,59,325 people, consisting of 1,86,434 males and 1,72,891 females. There are 74,287 households in the taluka with an average population density of 449 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 74,287 | 20,758 | 53,529 |
| Population Density | 449 / km² | 143 / km² | 4,328 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,59,271 literate people and 40,115 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 36,220 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,575 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) | 40,115 | 13,177 | 26,938 |
| Literate Population | 2,59,271 | 67,731 | 1,91,540 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,00,054 | 37,988 | 62,066 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 36,220 | 13,172 | 23,048 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,575 | 131 | 1,444 |
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.