Bhabhar Taluka - Vav-Tharad, Gujarat
Bhabhar is an administrative taluka in the Vav-Tharad district of Gujarat, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhabhar is the main town for most villages within the taluka. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhabhar, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 124.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 450 km², including 423.32 km² rural area and 26.41 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhabhar Taluka
Bhabhar Taluka has a total of 53 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 | Abala | Rural | Abala |
| 2 | Abasana | Rural | Abasana |
| 3 | Asana | Rural | Asana |
| 4 | Balodhan | Rural | Balodhan |
| 5 | Barvala | Rural | Barvala |
| 6 | Beda | Rural | Beda |
| 7 | Bhabhar Juna | Urban | Not applicable |
| 8 | Bhabhar Nava | Urban | Not applicable |
| 9 | Bhem Bordi | Rural | Bhem Bordi |
| 10 | Bhodaliya | Rural | Bhodaliya |
| 11 | Buretha | Rural | Buretha |
| 12 | Chachasana | Rural | Chachasana |
| 13 | Chaladara | Rural | Chaladara |
| 14 | Chatara | Rural | Chatara |
| 15 | Chembuva | Rural | Chembuva |
| 16 | Chichodara | Rural | Chichodara |
| 17 | Devkapdi | Rural | Devkapdi |
| 18 | Dhenkwadi | Rural | Vadpag |
| 19 | Gangun | Rural | Gangun |
| 20 | Gosan | Rural | Gosan |
| 21 | Harkudiya | Rural | Harkudiya |
| 22 | Indarva Juna | Rural | Indarva Juna |
| 23 | Indarva Nava | Rural | Indarva Nava |
| 24 | Jasanwada | Rural | Jasanwada |
| 25 | Jorvada | Rural | Jorvada |
| 26 | Kaprupur | Rural | Kaprupur |
| 27 | Karela | Rural | Karela |
| 28 | Khadosan | Rural | Khadosan |
| 29 | Khara | Rural | Khara |
| 30 | Khari Paldi | Rural | Khari Paldi |
| 31 | Kuvala | Rural | Kuvala |
| 32 | Lunsela | Rural | Radakiya |
| 33 | Manpura Bhabhar | Rural | Gangun |
| 34 | Mera | Rural | Mera |
| 35 | Mespura | Rural | Meshpura |
| 36 | Mitha | Rural | Mitha |
| 37 | Moti Sari | Rural | Kaprupur |
| 38 | Nesda | Rural | Nesda |
| 39 | Radakiya | Rural | Radakiya |
| 40 | Roita | Rural | Gosan |
| 41 | Runi | Rural | Runi |
| 42 | Sanesda | Rural | Sanesda |
| 43 | Sanva | Rural | Sanva (La) |
| 44 | Suthar Nesdi | Rural | Suthar Nesdi |
| 45 | Tanvad | Rural | Tanvad |
| 46 | Tetarva | Rural | Tetarva |
| 47 | Ujjanwada | Rural | Ujjanwada |
| 48 | Undai | Rural | Undai |
| 49 | Vadana | Rural | Vadana (A) |
| 50 | Vadpag | Rural | Vadpag |
| 51 | Vajapur Juna | Rural | Vajapur Juna |
| 52 | Vajapur Nava | Rural | Vajapur Nava |
| 53 | Vavdi | Rural | Gangun |
Population of Bhabhar Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Bhabhar Taluka has a total population of 1,23,152 people, consisting of 63,892 males and 59,260 females. There are 21,527 households in the taluka with an average population density of 274 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,23,152 | 1,01,258 | 21,894 |
| Male Population | 63,892 | 52,617 | 11,275 |
| Female Population | 59,260 | 48,641 | 10,619 |
| Total Households | 21,527 | 17,232 | 4,295 |
| Population Density | 274 / km² | 239 / km² | 829 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 60,384 literate people and 21,149 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,705 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 178 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) | 21,149 | 17,705 | 3,444 |
| Literate Population | 60,384 | 46,881 | 13,503 |
| Illiterate Population | 62,768 | 54,377 | 8,391 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,705 | 6,266 | 1,439 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 178 | 96 | 82 |
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.