Valod

Valod is a Town and Taluka in Tapi 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 Valod Block (CD) is 03946. The total area of Valod Taluka is 204 km². Valod has a sex ratio of approximately 987 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Valod Taluka

Valod Taluka has a total of 40 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 Valod Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Adyapor Adyapor Bardoli (20 km)
2Algat Algat Vyara (33 km)
3Ambach Ambach Vyara (15 km)
4Andhatri Andhatri Vyara (30 km)
5Bahej Ranveri Bardoli (18 km)
6Bedkuva Bedkuva Vyara (14 km)
7Beldha Titva Vyara (15 km)
8Bhimpor Bhimpor Vyara (18 km)
9Buhari Buhari Vyara (18 km)
10Butwada Butwada Vyara (13 km)
11Dadariya Dadariya Vyara (26 km)
12Degama Degama Vyara (10 km)
13Delwada Delwada Bardoli (12 km)
14Dhamodla Dhamodla Vyara (10 km)
15Dumkhal Dumkhal Vyara (21 km)
16Goddha Goddha Bardoli (20 km)
17Golan Golan Vyara (22 km)
18Hathuka Hathuka Vyara (21 km)
19Inama Inama Vyara (14 km)
20Jamaniya Jamaniya Bardoli (30 km)
21Kaher Kaher Vyara (10 km)
22Kalamkui Kalamkui Vyara (8 km)
23Kamalchhod Kamalchhod Vyara (9 km)
24Kanajod Kanajod Vyara (18 km)
25Khambhla N/A Bardoli (13 km)
26Kosambiya Kosambiya Vyara (17 km)
27Kumbhiya Kumbhiya Bardoli (20 km)
28Mordevi Mordevi Bardoli (15 km)
29Nalotha Nalotha Vyara (18 km)
30Nansad N/A Bardoli (11 km)
31Pelad Buhari Pelad Buhari Vyara (27 km)
32Ranveri Ranveri Bardoli (11 km)
33Shahpor N/A Bardoli (16 km)
34Shiker Shiker Vyara (12 km)
35Syadla Syadla Bardoli (16 km)
36Titva Titva Vyara (12 km)
37Tokarva Inama Vyara (10 km)
38Valod Valod Vyara (17 km)
39Vedchhi Vedchhi Vyara (15 km)
40Virpor Virpor Vyara (20 km)

Population of Valod Taluka

The population profile of Valod 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 Valod 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 90,566 90,566 N/A
Male Population 45,565 45,565 N/A
Female Population 45,001 45,001 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 8,971 8,971 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,708 4,708 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,263 4,263 N/A
Literate Population 61,132 61,132 N/A
Literate Male Population 32,959 32,959 N/A
Literate Female Population 28,173 28,173 N/A
Illiterate Population 29,434 29,434 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 12,606 12,606 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 16,828 16,828 N/A
Total Households 20,168 20,168 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 90,566 people. Includes nearly 45,565 males and 45,001 females. Rural population is about 90,566 people.
  • There are around 8,971 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,708 boys and 4,263 girls.
  • Literate population is about 61,132 people. Non-literate population is around 29,434 people.
  • There are nearly 20,168 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Valod 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 988 988 N/A
SC Male Population 514 514 N/A
SC Female Population 474 474 N/A
Total ST Population 64,868 64,868 N/A
ST Male Population 32,222 32,222 N/A
ST Female Population 32,646 32,646 N/A
Population Density 444 / km² 444 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Valod Taluka is approximately 988 people, including 514 males and 474 females. Around 988 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Valod Taluka is about 64,868 people, including 32,222 males and 32,646 females. Around 64,868 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 444 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 444 people per sq. km.