Vav Taluka - Vav-Tharad, Gujarat
Vav 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. Vav 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 148.7 km.
The total area of the taluka is 1,765 km², including 1,765.24 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 920 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Vav Taluka
Vav Taluka has a total of 35 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 | Asaragam | Rural | Asaragam |
| 2 | Asaravas | Rural | Asaravas |
| 3 | Bahisara | Rural | Vasarda |
| 4 | Baiyak | Rural | Baiyak |
| 5 | Bhachali | Rural | Bhachali |
| 6 | Bhadvel | Rural | Bhadvel |
| 7 | Bhankhod | Rural | Janavada |
| 8 | Bhatvar Vas | Rural | Bhatvar Vas |
| 9 | Bhatvargam | Rural | Bhatvargam |
| 10 | Bukna | Rural | Bukna |
| 11 | Chandarva | Rural | Chandarva |
| 12 | Chatarpura | Rural | Asaragam |
| 13 | Dendava | Rural | Dendava |
| 14 | Dethali | Rural | Dethali |
| 15 | Devpura (Talsari) | Rural | Devpura (T) |
| 16 | Dharadhara | Rural | Dharadhara |
| 17 | Eta | Rural | Eta |
| 18 | Ishvariya | Rural | Iswariya |
| 19 | Janavada | Rural | Janavada |
| 20 | Kalyanpura | Rural | Eta |
| 21 | Khardol | Rural | Khardol |
| 22 | Khimana Padar | Rural | Khimana Padar |
| 23 | Khimanavas | Rural | Khimanavas |
| 24 | Lalpura | Rural | Lalpura |
| 25 | Madka | Rural | Madka |
| 26 | Malsan | Rural | Malsan |
| 27 | Morikha | Rural | Morikha |
| 28 | Rampura | Rural | Rampura |
| 29 | Ravla | Rural | Malsan |
| 30 | Reluchi | Rural | Khimanavas |
| 31 | Savpura | Rural | Savpura |
| 32 | Tithgam | Rural | Tithgam |
| 33 | Vasarda | Rural | Vasarda |
| 34 | Vav | Rural | Vav |
| 35 | Vavdi | Rural | Vavdi |
Population of Vav Taluka
As per the Census 2011, Vav Taluka has a total population of 2,46,156 people, consisting of 1,28,166 males and 1,17,990 females. There are 44,267 households in the taluka with an average population density of 139 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,46,156 | 2,46,156 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,28,166 | 1,28,166 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,17,990 | 1,17,990 | 0 |
| Total Households | 44,267 | 44,267 | 0 |
| Population Density | 139 / km² | 139 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the taluka has 1,21,485 literate people and 41,637 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 44,071 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,215 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) | 41,637 | 41,637 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,21,485 | 1,21,485 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,24,671 | 1,24,671 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 44,071 | 44,071 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,215 | 2,215 | 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.