Umbergaon Taluka - Valsad District, Gujarat
Umbergaon is an administrative taluka in the Valsad district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Umbergaon is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhilad, while the nearest airport is Surat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 75.4 km.
The total area of the taluka is 373 km², including 299.29 km² rural area and 74.01 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 920 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Umbergaon Taluka
Umbergaon Taluka has a total of 50 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 | Achchhari | Rural | Achchhari |
| 2 | Ahu | Rural | Ahu |
| 3 | Angam | Rural | Angam |
| 4 | Anklas | Rural | Anklas |
| 5 | Bhathi Karambeli | Rural | Bhathi Karambeli |
| 6 | Bhilad (Ct) | Rural | Bhilad |
| 7 | Boralai | Rural | Boralai |
| 8 | Borigam | Rural | Borigam |
| 9 | Dahad | Rural | Dahad |
| 10 | Daheli (Ct) | Rural | Daheli |
| 11 | Dehari (Ct) | Rural | Dehari |
| 12 | Dhanoli | Rural | Dhanoli |
| 13 | Dhimsa Kankariya | Rural | Tumb |
| 14 | Eklahre | Rural | Eklera |
| 15 | Fansa | Rural | Karanj |
| 16 | Govada | Rural | Govada |
| 17 | Humran | Rural | Bhathi Karambeli |
| 18 | Jamburi | Rural | Jamburi |
| 19 | Kachigam | Rural | Kachigam |
| 20 | Kalai | Rural | Kalai |
| 21 | Kalgam | Rural | Kanadu |
| 22 | Karambele | Rural | Karambela |
| 23 | Khattalwada | Rural | Malkhet |
| 24 | Malav | Rural | Malav |
| 25 | Mamakwada | Rural | Mamakwada |
| 26 | Manda | Rural | Manda |
| 27 | Manekpur | Rural | Manekpur |
| 28 | Maroli | Rural | Maroli |
| 29 | Mohan | Rural | Mohangam |
| 30 | Nagwas | Rural | Nagwas |
| 31 | Nahuli | Rural | Nahuli |
| 32 | Nandigam | Rural | Nandigam |
| 33 | Nargol | Rural | Nargol |
| 34 | Palgam | Rural | Palgam |
| 35 | Pali | Rural | Pali |
| 36 | Pali Karambeli | Rural | Pali Karambeli |
| 37 | Punat | Rural | Punat |
| 38 | Sanjan (Ct) | Rural | Sanjan |
| 39 | Sarai | Rural | Sarai |
| 40 | Sarigam (Ct) | Rural | Sarigam |
| 41 | Saronda | Rural | Seronda |
| 42 | Solsumba (Ct) | Rural | Solsumba |
| 43 | Tadgam | Rural | Tadgam |
| 44 | Talwada | Rural | Dhanoli |
| 45 | Tembhi | Rural | Tembhi |
| 46 | Tumb | Rural | Tumb |
| 47 | Umergam | Urban | Not applicable |
| 48 | Valwada | Rural | Valwada |
| 49 | Vankas | Rural | Vankas |
| 50 | Zaroli | Rural | Zaroli |
Population of Umbergaon Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Umbergaon Taluka has a total population of 2,96,964 people, consisting of 1,54,630 males and 1,42,334 females. There are 63,205 households in the taluka with an average population density of 796 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,96,964 | 1,79,572 | 1,17,392 |
| Male Population | 1,54,630 | 91,135 | 63,495 |
| Female Population | 1,42,334 | 88,437 | 53,897 |
| Total Households | 63,205 | 36,313 | 26,892 |
| Population Density | 796 / km² | 600 / km² | 1,586 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 2,08,980 literate people and 36,345 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 12,619 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,38,066 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,345 | 21,569 | 14,776 |
| Literate Population | 2,08,980 | 1,23,092 | 85,888 |
| Illiterate Population | 87,984 | 56,480 | 31,504 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 12,619 | 7,828 | 4,791 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,38,066 | 1,06,258 | 31,808 |
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.