Valod Taluka - Tapi, Gujarat
Valod is an administrative taluka in the Tapi district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Valod is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Kahet, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.
The total area of the taluka is 204 km², including 203.91 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 987 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Valod Taluka
Valod Taluka has a total of 40 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 | Adyapor | Rural | Adyapor |
| 2 | Algat | Rural | Algat |
| 3 | Ambach | Rural | Ambach |
| 4 | Andhatri | Rural | Andhatri |
| 5 | Bahej | Rural | Ranveri |
| 6 | Bedkuva | Rural | Bedkuva |
| 7 | Beldha | Rural | Titva |
| 8 | Bhimpor | Rural | Bhimpor |
| 9 | Buhari | Rural | Buhari |
| 10 | Butwada | Rural | Butwada |
| 11 | Dadariya | Rural | Dadariya |
| 12 | Degama | Rural | Degama |
| 13 | Delwada | Rural | Delwada |
| 14 | Dhamodla | Rural | Dhamodla |
| 15 | Dumkhal | Rural | Dumkhal |
| 16 | Goddha | Rural | Goddha |
| 17 | Golan | Rural | Golan |
| 18 | Hathuka | Rural | Hathuka |
| 19 | Inama | Rural | Inama |
| 20 | Jamaniya | Rural | Jamaniya |
| 21 | Kaher | Rural | Kaher |
| 22 | Kalamkui | Rural | Kalamkui |
| 23 | Kamalchhod | Rural | Kamalchhod |
| 24 | Kanajod | Rural | Kanajod |
| 25 | Khambhla | Rural | Nansad |
| 26 | Kosambiya | Rural | Kosambiya |
| 27 | Kumbhiya | Rural | Kumbhiya |
| 28 | Mordevi | Rural | Mordevi |
| 29 | Nalotha | Rural | Nalotha |
| 30 | Nansad | Rural | Nansad |
| 31 | Pelad Buhari | Rural | Pelad Buhari |
| 32 | Ranveri | Rural | Ranveri |
| 33 | Shahpor | Rural | Nansad |
| 34 | Shiker | Rural | Shiker |
| 35 | Syadla | Rural | Syadla |
| 36 | Titva | Rural | Titva |
| 37 | Tokarva | Rural | Inama |
| 38 | Valod | Rural | Valod |
| 39 | Vedchhi | Rural | Vedchhi |
| 40 | Virpor | Rural | Virpor |
Population of Valod Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Valod Taluka has a total population of 90,566 people, consisting of 45,565 males and 45,001 females. There are 20,168 households in the taluka with an average population density of 444 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 90,566 | 90,566 | 0 |
| Male Population | 45,565 | 45,565 | 0 |
| Female Population | 45,001 | 45,001 | 0 |
| Total Households | 20,168 | 20,168 | 0 |
| Population Density | 444 / km² | 444 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 61,132 literate people and 8,971 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 988 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 64,868 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) | 8,971 | 8,971 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 61,132 | 61,132 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 29,434 | 29,434 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 988 | 988 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 64,868 | 64,868 | 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.