CENSUS OF INDIA

~EGIONAL

DIVISIONS OF INDIA -A CARTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

OCCASIONAL PAPERS

SERIES-I

VOLUME-V

GUJARAT

Planning & Supervision B.K. ROY, M.A., Ph. D. Deputy Registrar General (Map)

Gtmeral Direction & Editing VIJAY S.VERMA of the Indian Administrative Service Registrar General & Census Commissioner 2-A, Mansingh Road, New Delhi

Maps included in this volume are based upon Survey of India map with the permission of the Surveyor General of India.

The boundary of Meghalaya shown on the map of India is as interpreted from the North-eastern areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, but has yet to be verified (applicable to India map only)

The territorial waters of India extend into the sea to a distance of twelve nautical miles measured from the appropriate base line,

@ Government of India Copyright 1988

FOREWORD

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'ft~-99ooo9 HOME MINISTER

INDIA NEW DELHI-110001

Oct. 26, 1988

Experience has taught us that planning has to be related to the situation in tht:: field in order to better respond to local aspirations and for better utilization of local resources. A lot of planning has, of necessity, to be for larger areas, encompassing an agglomeration of administrative units. Even such macro planning has, in order to be realistic, to be cognisant of the realities at the micro level. Correspondingly, such plans for bigger areas and involving larger outlays have also to be administered from a suitably high threshold of administrative authority and by a wide network at administrative hierarchy.

Nevertheless, there is a whole corpus of activities which can be and are, in fact, better planned, conducted and financed at the lower or local levels. I think the essence of decentralized planning, which for operational convenience is, essentially. District level planning, Le. planning for the District and its constituent smaller units at those levels, consists of just this : allowing what is best taken care of at the local level to be so taken care of.

But, all planning, from the national to the sub-micro level, does need, as already stated, a careful study of the situation in the field. And this study also calls for 'a knowledge of the natural regions, demarcated as per the various physiogeographic characteristics, for a proper appreciation of the planning and developmental matrix and for suggesting the appropriate spatial unit for local and higher area planning.

From this point of view, the present study, ,done by the Indian Census, is extremely useful as it provides a framework, a backdrop and also a ground-plan on which other studies and data-sets can be built. I congratulate Shri Vijay S. Verma, Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, Dr. B.K. Roy, Deputy Registrar General (Map) and their colleagues for this fine and timely s~ries.

(BUT A SINGH)

PREFACE

Regions can be carved out with varying criteria for varying purposes. Basically, however, we could, perhaps, distinguish between natural regions-areas which nature intended to be or marks out as separate, homogeneous units-and human intervention regions-areas which have to be or are treated together for different purposes, with varying degrees of consideration for the natural regions.

Thus, special purpose regions mayor may not coincide with natural regions. Administrative units represent special purpose regions of a kind and their boundaries, too, mayor may not be in conformity with those of natural regions.

But there are further elements making for complexity, even confusion: there are regions within regions-there may be fields with different types of soil calling for different types of treatment even within a village-and different natural yardsticks or criteria may not always converge and coalesce to yield natural regions valid from the point of view of each of the criteria considered or used. Thus, ground water availability and soil texture may not necessarily indicate the same delineation; in theory an area may be thickly wooded and, in reality, quite denuded.

And then comes the final heartbreak for the region-delineator : all the factors and manifestations of nature may point in one direction but the perceptions and the aspirations of the people inhabiting that region may desire something else: nature may cry out for afforestation, rather reafforestation; the people may want to have more and more area under a marginally remunerative agriculture.

The question then arises: why then try to carve out natural regions? How valid and how usable are they going to be?

As in most areas of human endeavour, no one can hope either for totally foolproof delineation or immediate and whole hog adoption thereof for purposes of administration and development planning. And yet, all such exercises, should, I think, be welcome as contributive to the filling out of the complex scenario which serves as the essential backdrop for the formidable task of development planning in India to which a new dimension and fresh urgency have been added by the current, renewed emphasis on local area planning.

This study of ours seeks to take the work of delineation to reaches lower than hitherto attempted, mutating Districts in terms of natural regions, with the village as the constituent unit of each region. One could, of course, go still lower, carving out regions within Blocks, Taluqs or Thanas, may be with hamlets as the constituent units, and by using the appropriate fine-edged criteria for such sub, sub-micro delineation. Obviously, however, such a study will call for a staggered approach and a much deeper acquaintance with the situation on the ground.

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Pend.ing this, the present study which covers the whole of India and posits a scheme comprising of four levels of delineation is, I think, not an inconsiderable step forward and we may not be wrong, I hope, in deriving some satisfaction from its accomplishment. The Census of India is so multi-faceted and so prolific in its output that some aspects of its corporate personality can go at times un or under recognized. One such aspect is cartography. Among other things, I hope, the present series will lead to a better appreciation of the scale and variety of our cartographic output.

The work has been done as a Plan scheme so graciously and thoughtfully sanctioned by the Planning Commission. The foundations of the work were laid under the able stewardship of my predecessor Shri P. Padmanabha. It has been my privilege to steer the work to completion through a time-bound programme. Dr. B.K. Roy, Deputy Registrar General (Map), is one of the stalwarts who have made the Indian Census what it is. This project owes a great deal to him and I have a feeling that he, too, is going to cherish this association. This is not to forget the contribution made by a whole band of able and dedicated officers and cartographers of various ranks at the . headquarters and in our Directorates. This contribution is being acknowledged separately. Shri B.P. Jain, Deputy Director of Census Operations, has ensured speedy printing.

We have been extremely fortunate in as much as Hon'ble Shri Buta Singh, Home Minister of India, has always been able to spare time for Census-related matters even though the claimants for his attention have naturally been innumerable. By kindly consenting to contribute a perspicacious Foreword to this series he has deepened the debt of gratitude the organization owes to him. As indicated by him, ia follow up project could, perhaps, take care of compiling and presenting data-sets, comprising of demographic and other parameters, in terms of the regions herein presented.

New Delhi 2nd of January, 1989

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(VIJA Y S. VERMA) Registrar General &

Census Commissioner, India

CONTENTS

Foreword I

Preface

PART-I

Regional Division of India - A Cartographic Analysis

Brief Characteristics of Regional Divisions

Statement on Physio-Geographical Regions of India -- (Regiooal Division)

Regional Divisions of Gujaraf

Position of Gujarat in India

Administrative Division of Gujarat, 1981

Relief and Drainage

Normal Monthly and Annual Rainfall

Normal Monthly and Annual Temperature

Geology

Soils

Distribution of Population, 1981

Density of Population, 1981 (By Talukas)

PART-II

GENERAL MAPS

Density of Population, 1981 (By Sub-micro regions)

Aural Density of Population, 1981 (By Talukas)

Aural Density of Population, 1981 (By Sub-micro regions)

Urban Density of Population, 1981 (By Talukas)

Urban Density of Population, 1981 (By Sub-micro regions)

PART-III

REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF DISTRICTS

(1) DISTRICT BANAS KANTHA

(i)

(ii) Regional Divisions of Banas Kantha

Data on Regional Divisions of Banas Kantha

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7-13

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27-40

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44

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48 49 50

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52 53 54

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56

59-60

63-64

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Banas Kantha-1981 65-68 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Banas Kantha 69-72

(2) DISTRICT SABAR KANTHA

(i) Regional Divisions of Sabar Kantha 75

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Sabar Kantha 79-80

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Sabar Kantha-1981 81-85

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Sabar Kantha 86-89

(3) DISTRICT MAHESANA

(i) Regional Divisions of Mahesana 91 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Mahesana 95-96 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Mahesana-1981 97-100 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Mahesana 101-104

(4) DISTRICT GANDHINAGAR

(i) Regional Divisions of Gandhinagar 105 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Gandhinagar 109 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Gandhinagar-1981 110 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Gandhinagar 111-112

(5) DISTRICT AHMADABAD

(i) Regional Divisions of Ahmadabad 113 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Ahmadabad 117-118 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Ahmadabad-1981 119-121 (iv) Statemeht on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Ahmadabad 122-126

(6) DISTRICT KHEDA

(i) Regional Divisions. of Kheda 127-128 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Kheda 131-132 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Kheda-1981 133-136 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Kheda 137-140

(7) DISTRICT VADODARA

(i) Regional Divisions of Vadodara 141-142 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Vadodara 145-146

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(iii) Region-wise village codes of Vadodara-1981 147-151

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Vadodara 152-156

(8) DISTRICT BHARUCH

(i) Regional Divisions of Bharuch 157-158

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Bharuch 161-162

(iii) Regio,n-wise village codes of Bharuch-1981 163-167

(iv) Statement-on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Bharuch 168-173

(9) DISTRICT SURAT

(i) Regional Divisions of Surat 175-176

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Surat 179-180

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Surat-1981 181-186

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Surat 187-192

(10) DISTRICT VALSAD

(i) Regional Divisions of Valsad 193

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Valsad 197-198

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Valsad-1981 199-202

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Val sad 203-205

(11) DISTRICT PANCH MAHALS

0) Regional Divisions of Panch Mahals 207

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Panch Mahals 211-212

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Panch Mahals-1981 213-216

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Panch Mahals 217-219

(12) DISTRICT THE DANGS

(i) Regional Divisions of The Dangs 221

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of The Dangs 225

(iii) Region-wise village codes of The Dangs-1981 226

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of The Dangs 227-228

(13) DISTRICT JAM NAGAR

(i) Regional Divisions of Jamnagar 229

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Jamnagar 233-234

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(iii) Region-wise village codes of Jamnagar-1981

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of :Jamnagar

(14) DISTRICT RAJKOT

(i) Regional Divisions of Rajkot

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Rajkot

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Rajkot-1981

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Rajkot

(15) DISTRICT SURENDRANAGAR

(i) Regional Divisions of Surendranagar

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Surendranagar

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Surendranagar-1981

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Surendranagar

(16) DISTRICT BHAVNAGAR

(i) Regional Divisions of Bhavnagar

(ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Bhavnagar

(iii) Region-wise village codes of Bhavnagar-1981

(iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Bhavnagar

(17) DISTRICT AMRELI

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Regional Divisions of Amreli

Data on Regional Divisions of Amreli

Region-wise village cOdes of Amreli-1981

Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Amreli

(18) DISTRICT JUNAGADH

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Regional Divisions of Junagadh

Data on Regional Divisions of Junagadh

Region-wise village codes of Junagadh-1981

Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Junagadh

(19) DISTRICT KACHCHH

(i) Regional Divisions of Kachchh

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235-237

238-240

241-242

245-246

247-250

251-255

257

261

262-264

265-268

269 273-274

275-277

278-281

283

287

288-289

290-292

293

297-278

299-303

304-308

309-310

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Data on Regional Divisions of Kachchh

Region-wise village codes of Kachchh-1981

Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Kachchh

APPENDIX

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313-314

315-319

320-326

327-339

Technical staff of the RGI Headquarters and Directorate of Census Operations, Gujarat, associated with the project:

Planning & Supervision

Progress & Monitoring

Initial drafting and supervision

Cartographic supervision & other associated work

Initial analysis of maps & cartographic work, DCO, Gujarat

Reprographic Assistance

Regional Divisions: Gujarat

Dr. B.K. Roy Deputy Registrar General (Map)

Smt. Minati Ghosh Assistant Registrar General (Map)

JK Patel Deputy Director, DCO, Gujarat

Mahesh Ram, Research Officer (Map) P.S. Chhikara, Map Analyst Avtar Singh, Sr. Geographer Kum. Sarita, Sr. Geographer 0.8. Goswami, Sr. Geographer NK Roy, Sr. Drawing Assistant Prem Chand, Geographer Dr. RC. S. Taragi, Cartographer PK Patnaik, Sr. Artist Anwar Hussain, Sr. Artist Smt. Anuradha. Sr. Artist Kum. Suyog, Artist Mohd. Ishaque, Artist S.K Verma, Artist PK Mandai, Artist

J.C. Srivastava, Research Officer (Map) Jagannath, Sr. Geographer RV. Sanghani, Investigator B.L. Arya, Geographer R.R. Upadhyay, Statistical Assistant K.K. Patel, Artist M.S. Bhatt, Sr. Draftsman B.J. Modi, Sr. Draftsman B.D. Subhedar, Draftsman RK. Joshi, Draftsman DA Maroo, Draftsman A.A. Saiyad, Draftsman KP. Patel, Draftsman J.K. Brahmbhatt, Draftsman M.D. Patel, Statistical Assistant Smt. K.S. Mehta, Computor Smt. J.R. Sanghani, Computor Smt. K B. Mehta, Computor Kum. R.M. Gandhi, Computor

R.R Chakraborty, Sr. Artist V. Dayal, Ferro Typer

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Secretarial work

Printing arrangement and proof reading

G.B. Malek, Farro Print Machine Operator DCO, Gujarat M.R. Patel, Hand Press Machine Operator DCO, Gujarat

P.X. Poly, Jr. Stenographer DCO, Gujarat B.A. Shukla, Lower Division Clerk 1.8. Soniyavora, Lower Division Clerk DCO, Gujarat Sm!. Parveendar Kaur, Assistant Compiler Naresh Kumar, Assistant Compiler

B.P. Jain Deputy Director & his team

P.K. Choksi Printing Inspector N.H. Shah Proof Reader N.M. Rana Proof Reader DCO, Gujarat

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PART-I

GENERAL NOTES

REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF INDIA··A CARTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

GENERAL NOTE

The regional spatial patterns, variations of re­sources, heterogeneous physio-geographic factors and problems in development bring out the necessity for a regional approach to planning. Delineation of physio-geographic regions of 0

country of sub-co-uinental size like India w~h an area of 3,287,263 Km2, extendinq between latitud~ 80 4'28" and 37° 17'53" North and longitudes sao 7'53" and 970 24'47" East and having a great range geographic environment, is a gigantic task. During the past 30 years, the macro level planning at the national level and meso level planning at the state level have been duly emphasised. Micro level planning needs, perhaps, to be further emphasised For this to happen, one requirement consists of homogeneous regions, with natural boundaries, forming viable units of planning.

Thus, there was a need to delineate I,licro regions to suit the requirements of micro level regional plans w~hin the frame-work of the national plan. To achieve this end, we need micro regions which are valid on physio-geographic considera­tions and also definable in terms of administrative units and boundaries in order to facilitate plan for­mulation and plan execution. For carving out such natur.al regions, the following considerations inter alia, are to be kept in view:

til contiguous geographical area, (ii) homogeneous administrative machinery

capable of formulating and implementing integrated area plans,

(iii) reliable statistical data base, (iv) existence of nodal regions; and (v) amenability of th.e natural boundaries

to marginal adjustments so that the former, may, by and large, conform to

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administrative boundaries at given points of time.

In India, the district is the major universal admin!­strative unit below the State level. The administra­tive boundaries of the districts usually, however, cut across those of the homogeneous natural regions

though some district boundaries do coincide with the natural sub-regional boundaries and most of the districts have nodal regions. In cases of extreme heterogeneity, however, we may have to think of adjustments in such district boundaries to suit the sub-regional planning to the extent possible. This kind of adjustment was worked out methodologi­cally by V.L.S.P. Rao and L.S. Bhat for the old Mysore State. Also, at the district level, we have an administrative set up which is competent to formu­late and implement sub-regional plans. Moreover, a reliable statistical data base (both Census and non-Census) is. available at the district level for the purposes of sub-regional planning.

The Earlier Efforts

I n regional planning of one type or the other, the delineation of proper regional boundaries has al­ways remained a rather difficult task. A number of schemes for delineating natural regions in India have been put forward by scholars from time to time during this century. The first attempt was made by T.H. Holdich in 1904. He made a very berief and sweeping generalisation and formed rather broad geographical zones of India on the basis of geo­logical information only. Later, during the 1921-31 decade regional delineations were done mostly from the point of view of geological structure and stratigraphy. During 1922-24, L.D. Stamp produced a more substantive and well known work. Stamp

adopted physiography and structure at the primary

level and climate for the second order regions. He

divided the country into 3 primary or macro level

regions and 22 sub-regions and designated them as

'natural regions'. Almost simultaneously, but inde­

pendent of Stamp's work, J.N L. Baker, following

the work on natural regions initiated by Wood, pro­posed another scbeme of natural regions. It was in

close agreement with Stamp's regional scheme. Later on, M.B. Pithawala, Kazi S. Ahmad and O.E.

Baker also proposed their schemes of regional divi­

sions. O.H.K. Spate gave a more comprehensive

treatment to this scheme. He was in general agree­

ment with the schemes proposed by Stamp and

Baker. He divided the sUb-continent into three

paramount macro level regions on the basis of ge­

ological structure. The regional scheme proposed

by Spate is empirically derived. He divided India

Into 35 regions of the first order (under the three

macro regions excluding the islands), 74 of the

second order with 225 sub-divisions.

The traditional divisions of the country into

mountains, plateaus and plains and further regional

division as envisaged by Stamp and later on im­

proved by Spate provided a base for the study of

regional physical conditions. During 1931--1941.

the regional studies so developed could not be elu­

cidated 9r enlarged mainly due to the politically un­

stable conditions of the sub-continent. M.w.M.

Yeatts in the General Report of Census of India,

1941, proposed ? broad division of the country into

four regions demarcated according to economic and geographic principles. However, it was only

after 195' that with the help of more elaborate geo­

logical surveys and geographical mapping, by for­

eign as well as Indian g~ographers, the work on

major natural regions could be reoriented. The 1951

Census of India repol't gave considerable impetus

to the progress of studies of natural regionalisations

as tor the first time the Census data were inter­

preted in geographical context in some details. The

map of major natural regions of India of 1951 cen­

sus was rather sketchy in character. However, it

served the purpose well and was laudable for its

time considering the resources then available to the

Census Organisation. Subsequently. at the time of

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the 1961 census, more maps and ideas from for­

eign as well as Indian geographer,s were obtained in

carving out the natural regions of India for

development purposes. S.P. Chatter{ee divided

India on the basis of physiography and geological structure. A.Mitra, grouped various districts of India

into four categories on the basis of their develop­

ment levels. Late (Miss) P.Sengupta suggested a

scheme of Geographical Economic Regions of India

which was utilised in the Census of India mono­

graph entitled "Economic Regionalisation of India,

Problems and Approaches" and Census of India

Atlas of 1961. The basis for this classification was

mainly in the works of Spate and Chatterjee as well

as in those of the previous scholars referred to

above.

However, all these schemes proposed by the

various scholars did not provide a base for mapping

and for statistical analysis of the Census data at

sub-micro level. They did not also provide precise

boundaries or relate the regions to administrative

boundaries. In case a scheme was based on the

district as the basic unit, as was the case with that

proposed by Mitra and Sengupta. it did not take into

consideration the intra-district details. The subse­

quent availability of fairly intensive data, specially on

the distribution of soils, forests, geological forma­

tions. climatic conditions and large number of maps produced by various national and international

organisations, encouraged B.K. Roy to revise the then existing framework of natural regions. A map

of India showing Physio-geographic Regions was

included in the National Voiume of Census Atlas,

1971 wherein three tiers of regional boundaries

(Macro, Meso and Micro) have been precisely ad­

justed with the district boundaries. The important

materials consulted for revising the scheme were

the maps published by the Geological Survey of

India, Chief Soil Survey Office of the Indian Agricul­tural Research Institute and the book, 'India -- A

Regional Geography' edited by R.L. Singh.

The Present Study

The above work was welcomed by scholars, geo­graphers and planners both in India and abroad. To

further refine such delineation and also to get it

done on a comprehensive scale, the Government of

India sanctioned a plan scheme to the Census Or­

ganisation on "Regional Divisions of India -A Carto­

graphic Analysis". It aimed at working out a viable

grouping of CenslJs villages and towns on a large

scale map keeping in view their

physio-geographical characteristics in order to

bring out viable homogeneous regions at the sub··

micro level within the districts. Broadly, the

physio-geographical factors which have been kept

in view while undertaking this exercise are (i) Phys­

iography, (ii) Geological structure, (iii) Forest-cover­

age, (iv) Climatic conditions and (v) Soils These

sub-micro regions have been further pulled up on

uniform scale to provide a framework for mapping

and cartograptric evaluation of Census as well as

non-Census data to enlarge the scope of the Cen­sus Atlases of the country and also to help in the

interpretations of population data in terms of sub­

micro regions which are physio-geographically

homogeneous in character and have similar prob­

lems and prospects requiring uniform application of

planning strategies for better utHisation of resources

and for providing amenities to the inhabitants. Since

each SUb-micro region has been clearly defined in

so far as its rural and urban constituents are con­

cerned, the demographic characteristics and other

statiStics car. be generated for the past Censuses

also to the extent to which village-wise/town-wise

data are available. The sub-micro regions haVE:

been delineated witllin the district. In case the

boundaries of the district experience any change in

future, due to administrative or any other reason,

the required scores can be obtained by compilation

of data as we know their consituent units. The sub­

micro regions of the districts will play an important

role in the implementation of the plan at the grass

root level within the framework} of the State plan

which, in turn, is a part of the overall National plan.

Agricultural development in India is dependent upon

, the regional approach because of wide areal ~pread

and the resultant contrasts in cropping patterns

arising mainly from the regional variations in physi­

cal conditions. Since the land use pattern should be

adopted as per physical conditions of the region,

the demarcation of physio-geographic regions will

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help in the long-term planning for the, country. It is

hoped that this scheme, the first of its kind in the

history of the Census in India, besides enlarging the scope of Census Atlases, would serve as a useful

framework for administrators, planners, researchers

and other data users.

The Procedure Followed

The procedure for delineation of the sub-micro

regions encompassed the following steps and con·

siderations:

Since the aim was to delineate sub·micro regions

within the district. the number of sheets covering

the areal spread on standard topographical sheets

either on 1 :50,000 or 1 :250,000 scale, as available,

were consulted. These sheets were mosaiced to as­

certain the boundary of the district concerned. In

case of change in the district boundaries between

the 1971 and 1981 Censuses, the updated map of

the district as per 1981 Census was consulted. Simi­larly, TahsiI/Taluk/P.S./C.D. Block/Circle bounda­

ries were reoriented. As the second step, the vil­

lages alongwith their Census location code num­

bers were marked on the topograp,hical sheets for

evaluation of the environs of the group of villages

with reference to the physical details. The deli·

neation of sub-micro, i.e. the fourth order regions fol­

lowed. In this exercise physio-geographical details

of contours, drainage, spot heights, bench marks,

watersheds as well as the distribution of high land

and low land (land levels in broader perspective)

were examined. This gave further suitable back­

ground for the delineation of a group of villages in one viable unit. Simultaneously, names were as­

signed to particular zones on the basis of major and

minor rivers/rivulets, names of mountain ranges

forests or on the consideration of bigger census

villages and popular geographic names of local im­

portance which may be acceptable in view of the

regional geographical pattern of the particular re­

gion. At times one could feel that the contours or

drainage designs are so complex as to complicate

geographical thinking for the regions. In such

cases, drainage patterns were worked out sepa­

rately to ascertain their alignment in the formation of

sub-micro regions. Similarly, due to the complexity of contour lines on topographical maps, profiles were drawn to arrive at a particular conclusion

whether the physio-geographical landscape of the area was consistent with reference to valleys or rivulets of the regions at higher altitudes for zoning of the sub-micro regions. This method provided a

decision making criterion to streamline the regions.

While operating on the above system, step ~ re­

quiroo the consulting of maps on geology to further streamline the region-forming factors in the deli­neation of sub-micro areas. Where the micro relief and the micro physiographic elements on such considerations corresponded fully, the viable region

in the district gave a precise zoning. Further, the forest spread on the maps helped to reorient the sub-micro regional boundaries. In addition, rainfall (isohyetal) maps also helped in the delineation of

these boundaries. Thus, all the factors as envisaged in the programme have been synthesised judi­ciously and to the extent possible to carve out the sub-micrc regions within the districts throughout the

country.

Code Structure for the Regions and the Scheme of the Contents

The map Regional Divisions of India' included in

this volume depicts 3 digit codes. The first digit stands for the macro regions, the second digit for the meso regions and the third for the micro

regions. The four macro regions have been num­bered as: the Northern Mountains (1), the Great

Plains (2), the Deccan Plateau (3) and the Coastal Plains and Islands (t;). In the 3 digit code 2.1.1 on

the map, the first digit (2) stands for the macro region-the Great Plains, second digit (1) for the meso region-the Punjab Plain and the third digit (1) stands for the micro region-Ravi-Beas Inter-fluvial

Plain. In this .frame, 4 macro, 28 meso and 101 mi­

cro regions are outlined for the country and the same have been briefly described in the later part. Within this frame of micro regions, sub­

micro regions have been delineated within the dis trict Wlder this scheme. These -sub-micro regions are given 4th digit code and this 4th digit has beer,

repeated, district-wise, from 1 to the number of sub­micro regions in the district.

After finalization of the sub-micro regions and their code numbers, list of villages and towns were prepared for each sub-micro region and basic data pertaining to area and population were generated. In addition, some physio-cultural characteristics are also highlighted. Part II of this volume incorporates

brief description of physio-cuiturai a,spects supple­mented by maps and basic data at state level while Part III gives information for each sub-micro region within each district of the state.

It will be seen that the tables included in Parts II

and III approach the configuration from the point of view of the administrative unit, i.e., State/District/~

Taluk/P s./e D.Block, Village. In other words, these

tables give the position of these units with reference to the natural regions in which they fall, as deter­

mined at these respective levels. It will be perceived, ilOwever, that the same region or a similar region under a different name may be transcending the administrative boundaries of states and districts and

there may be a legitimate enquiry seeking the total geographical spread of the same region or similar regions across and beyond su~h administrative boundaries but in terms of such administrative units.

F or purposes of planning it is as necessary to know as to what natural regions comprise a state or a district as to know the position from the opposite point of view as to what state and district or seg­

ments thereof comprise one region or similar ad­joining regions.

To serve this latter purpose, we have added to each state/union territory volume an app,endix

which presents administrative constituents of similar regions which extend beyond district and state boundaries. In the case of the adjoininq states/ union territories, this exercise is, naturally, restricted

to the limits of region/regions transcending the

boundaries of the concerned state/union territory to which a particular volume in this series is devoted. For getting fuller details with regard ~o these

"extended areas" in terms of their constituents the

reader is invited to refer to the volumes dealing with the concerned states/union territories.

BRIEF CHARACTERISTICS OF REGIONAL DIVISIONS

1.THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS

The Northern Mountains corresponding with the

Himalayan zone facing the northern frontier of the sub-continent comprise Jammu and Kashmir, Hi­machal Pradesh, Northern Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Northern West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Naga­

land, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and part of Assam The Northern Mountains have been divided primarily according to the geology and for­est cover. The relief and drainage, however, have

also played a dominant role in establishing various sub-divislvOs within the Himalayan zone. This macro region has been divided into 5 sub-re­gions(meso) and 24· divisions (micro) on the basis

of above mentioned factors.

These sub-regions are:

1.1 Jammu and Kashmir Himalaya

This sub-region covers the entire Jammu and Kashmir and is furthur divided into followi,lg three

divisions (micro regions):

1.1.1 Ladakh 1.1.2 Kashmir Valley

1.1.3 Jammu

In these divisions the relief presents remarkable

variations. The grouping of the districts has been

made in conformity with the geological structure,

elevation and forest cover. Other factors do not play significant role in delineating these divisions. How­

ever, SUb-montane soil (Podsolic) is dominant in the

Kashmir Valley and brown hill soil is seen in the southern part of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh re­aion is funV oredominated by mountain meadow

soils as well as glaciers and eternal snow. Forest is

mostly alpine type in the northern regions and sub­

alpine in the southern regions.

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1.2 Himachal Pradesh Himalaya

Himachal Pradesh state entirely falls under this

sub-region. It has been further divided into the fol­lowing 4 divisions:

1.2.1 Northern Himachal Pradesh 1.2.2 Trans-Himalayan Zone

1 2.3 Central Himachal Pradesh 1.2.4 Southern Himachal Pradesh

Geologically, it is almost similar to that of Jammu and Kashmir Himalaya. However, this sub-region is

characterised by marked variations in the relief fea­tures, mainly on the consideration of micro-relief I

and little variations in soils.

1.3 Uttar Pradesh Himalaya

This sub-region has been divided into three divi­sions viz.

1.3.1 Kumaon Himalaya--North

1.3.2 Western Kumaon Himalaya, Siwalik and Doons

1.3.3 Kumaon Himalaya--East

In these areas, the elevation has been taken as the main basis for classification, Geology and forest

have also been taken into account The soils are mostly of brown hill type in the sub-region with

marked differences in the southern Siwalik lone, lo­cally kJ.lown as 'Tarai' and 'Bhur soHs The Kumaon Hlmalaya--North has important peaks like Nanda

Devi, Kamet and Badrinath The .Ganga and the Yamuna have their sources in this region. The

Western Kumaon Himalaya, Siwalik and Doons cover Dehra Dun, Garhwal and Tehri Garhwal dis­

tricts, and have an elevation of goO to 1000 m. The

Kumaon Himalaya - East which comprises Almora

and Nainital districts is marked with some narrow valle.Ys on high altitudes.

1.4 North Eastern Himalaya

This region includes 4· sub-regions extending over Sikkim, Darjiling and 'Duar' areas of West Ben­gal and Arunachal Pradesh. The Darjiling section of the Himalayan zone rises abruptly from 'Ouar' plains of West Bengal. Three high peaks, namely, Siwalik Phu (3630m), Sabargam (3546m) and Phalut (3596m) are located in this section of Himalayan zone. Similarly, the lofty ranges of about 50DOm with intermittent summits are the chief characteristics of Arunachal Pradesh. Weather is damp and cold and the forests are dense. Annual rainfall ranges be­tween 250 and 350 cm. The drainage is in evolu­tionary stage and immature. This region has been divided into 4 divisions as below:--

1.4.1 Sikkim Himalaya 1.4.2 Oarjiling'Himalaya including 'Duars' 1'.4.3 Western Arunachal Pradesh Himalaya 1.4.4 Eastern Arunachal Pradesh Himalaya

1.5 Eastern Hill Zone

This region represents the eastern section qf Hi­malayan zone extending over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, part of A~sam and Meghalaya. This region is interspersed with plains especially in Silchar, North Cachar Hills and adjoining areas. To­pographically it is rugged. The slopes are quite steep. Over the Tripura region the topography has interspersed ranges and valleys. Consequently communication is difficult.

The Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya is like a table land. Geologically it is an eastward extension of the massive block of the Peninsular region bro­ken by the alluvium of Bengal basin. In its long geological history this region is said to have sub­merged during Mesozoic and early Tertiary times due to marine transqression which was turther up­lifted at the time of Himalayan orogenesis.

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The region has been divided into 10 divisions as below:

1.5.1 Nagaland Hills 1.5.2 Manipuf Hills 1.5.3 Imphal Valley 1.5.4 Hill Zone 1.5.5 Tripura Plain 1.5.6 Tripura Hills 1.5.7 Cachar Plain 1.5.8 Karbi Anglong & North Cachar Hills 1.5.9 Eastern Meghalaya 1.5.10 Western Meghalaya

2. THE GREAT PLAINS

This is the most important zone in view of human concentration and it stretches from Rajasthan via Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to the eastern section of Brahmaputra valley. It is an enclosed vast basin of various small and large rivers separated by 'alluvial divides'.

The western section comprising of arid Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh is slightly hig~er in elevation over 150m, than the eastern section of the plain. However; according to elevation, this plain shows three levels of relief configuration, between Oto 75m in the ea:;tern section, 75 to 150 m in the Central

Uttar Pradesh and 150 to 300 m in western zone with thE! exception of a small zone in eastern Jaisalmer district where the elevation is below 75 m. Geologically. the whole region IS made of alluvium brought by rivers trom Himalayas and this is a gradational plain formed, during Pleistocene and Recent geological times. On the basis of drainage, soils and rainfall, the region has been divided into 7 sub··regions and 24 divisions:-

2.1 Punjab Plain

In this plain 4 divisionsas listed below have been delineated on the basis of soils and rainfall. Soils are alluvial with variations of bangar and khadar Agriculturally, this is the most important region.

2.1.1 Ravi - Beas Interfluvial Plain 2.1.2 Hoshiarour-Chandiqarh Sub-montane

Plain 2.1.3 Beas--,Satluj Doab 2.1.4 Punjab-Malwa Plain

2.2 Haryana Plain

In this region which also includes Delhi, three di­visions have been delin~ated on the basis of topo­graphy and distribution of soils which are sandy and calcareous.

2.2.1 Eastern Haryana Plain 2.2.2 Western Haryana Plain 2.2.3 60uthern Haryana Plain

2.3 Arid Rajasthan Plain

This meso region receives an average annual rainfall of less than 40 cm. It has been divided into four micro regions mainly on the basis of distribution of rainfall which are:-

2.3.1 Ghaggar Plain 2.3.2 Rajasthan 8agar

2.3.3 Extremely Arid Tract 2.3.4 Luni Valley

2.4 Upper Ganga Plain

This is the vast stretch of the Ganga Plain where the rivers are playing important role in carrying out definite influence area of their own. In general, the soil is alluvial but variations have developed on the upland and the low land areas. The Upper Ganga Plain has been divided into 2 divisions, viz.

2.4.1 Northern Upper Ganga Plain 2.4.2 Southern Upper Ganga Plain

2.5 Middle Ganga Plain

This is the transitional zone between the Upper Ganga Plain and the Lower Ganga Plain and has been divided into two divisions, voz.

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2.5.1 Middle Ganga Plain - West 2.5.2 Middle Ganga Plain - East

2.6 Lower Ganga Plain

The characteristics of the landscape in the Ganga Plain change abruptly in Lower Ganga Plain extending over Bihar and West Bengal due to high rainfall. It has an elevation of below 75 m and has been further divided into following six micro re­gions:

2.6.1 North Bihar Plain 2.6.2 South Bihar Plain 2.6.3 Barind Tract 2.6.4 Moriband Delta 2.6.5 Proper Delta 2.6.6 Rarh Plain

2.7 Brahmaputra Valley

The Brahmaputra Valley presents typical geo­graphical features. In general. the valley has an ele­vation of below 75' m. The eastern section is more undulating. Rainfall is very high and river pattern is braided in various sections of the Brahmaputra. The tributaries joining the main river Brahmaputra dis­charge large amount of water during the monsoon period and hence cause floods in the valley region. It is also covered with luxuriant veg~tation

throughout. Hence, on this basis this valley has been divided into three divisions with definite char­acteristics.

2.7.1 Western Brahmaputra Valley 2.7.2 Central Brahmaputra Valley 2.7.3 Eastern Brahmaputra Valley

3. THE DECCAN PLATEAU

The Deccan Plateau represents the whole of South Indian tableland. From the point of view of geology, the whole region is composed of meta­morphic rocks of pre-Cambrian age. Considering drainage, elevation, forest cover, soils and rainfall, sub-divisions were delineated. In general, the eleva­tion rises to over 1000 m in the south while it hardly

exceeds 500 m in the north. The rivers of this region have mostly reached their base level of erosion which have carved wide valleys in various regions of

considerable importance. This region has been di· vided into 12 sub-regions and 33 divisions.

3.1 Semi-Arid Rajasthan

This portion of Rajasthan is marked with inter­

vening valleys where the soils are red, yellow and mixed red-black in character. The regional charac­teristics of this regiol,1 are different from those of the

arid zone of Rajasthan (2.3). The annual rainfall

here varies from 35 to 45 cm. Besides, the vegeta­tion is partly developed over the hills and slopes

which mostly belong to semi-arid type; while the arid plains are infested with thorny scrub and bushy vegetation. This region has further been divided into

three divisions.

3.1.1 Aravalli Range and the Associated

Uplands 3.1.2 Semi-Arid Uplands of Eastern Ra­

jasthan 3.1.3 Banas - Chambal Basin

3.2 Uttar Pradesh Uplands

Uttar Pradesh Uplands represent well defined

zone of Yindhyan System in the south. The average elevation is 500-600 m and slopes towards the plain in the north. The divisions made in this meso region

are:

3.21 Jhansi Uplands 3.2.2 Mirzapur Uplands

Jhansi Uplands are comparatively dry while the Mirzapur Uplands are wet.

3.3 Bihar - West Bengal Uplands

Bihar - West Bengal Uplands region is one of

the most interesting regions for the studies in geomorphology and cultural geography. The whole

region belongs to the unclassified crystalline rocks. The elevation of the Bihar Highlands known as

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Chotanagpur Plateau is.in the range of 300-900 m. which is often high above 900 m. at places in the form of rounded hills. Soils in this region are mainly red and yellow and red sandy. Red and black soils are predominant in Singhbhum region. the drainage is radial. Forests are dense in Palamu, Ranchi and Hazaribag areas, while it becomes sparse in Puruliya on account of degenerated soils on the uplands. On the basis of elevation and nature of topography the region has been divided into 4 divisions.

3 3.1 Ranchi Plateau 3.3.2 Hazaribag Plateau

3.3.3 Puruliya Uplands 3.3.4 Singhbhum Plateau

3.4 Northern Madhya Pradesh Uplands

The Northern Madhya Pradesh Uplands region has been sub-divided into three divisions. In gen­

eral, the elevation is between 300-600 m with nu­merous hills which are thickly forested. The northern Madhya Pradesh is typically a ravine and derelict

land zone on account of erosion by the tributaries of Chambal system. The Northern; Madhya Pradesh Uplands - East region represent's the Vindhyas with

well developed scarps. Three divisions made in this meso region are:

3.4.1 Northern Madhya Pradesh Ravine Uplands--West

34.2 f\Jorthern Madhya Pradesh Up­lands-- Central

3.4.3 Northern Madhya Pradesh Uplands --East

3.5 Central Madhya Pradesh Plateau

The Central Madrlya Pradesh Plateau inherits a complex geology. In general, gneisses· VindhYiHls and Gondwanas are fairly represented here Forest

is deciduous and present large varieties of sal

Soils are primarily medium black to deep black

types The region has been sub-divided into three divisions:

3 51 Sagar Plateau

3.5.2 Bhopal Plateau

3.5.3 Ratlam Plateau

3.6 Southern Madhya Pradesh Uplands

The region in general represents black soil. An­nual rainfall varies between 200-300 cm. The whole

region is densely forested ~n general. According to

the elevation, drainage and micro-orographic

characteristics the region has been divided into three divisions.

3.6.1 Narmada Region including Flanks of Vindhya and Satpura

3.6.2 Mahanadi Basin 3.6.3 Madhya Pradesh Dandakaranya

3.7 Northern Maharashtra

The Northern Maharastra represents the major soil regions developed over 'Deccan flows'. In this region average annual rainfall ranges between 40

and 80 em. The altitudinal characteristics are quite pronounced and hence the delineation of above re­gions is based on the 'Valleys and Divides' concept of orography of the region. It has been further di­vided into following two divisions:

3.7.1 Tapti - Puma Valley 3.7.2 Wardha--Penganga -- Wainganga

Plain

3.8 Maharasiltra Plateau

This meso region in general, has an altitude

ranging between 300 and 900 m. and extends over basalts. Some high ranges like Ajanta range, Harisehandra range, Mahadeo range and Balaghat

range break the monotony and thus form a mosaic of plateau with protruded hills. Annual rainfall in general, varies between 80 and 100 cm. except in

the central region of Maharashtra Plateau which

generally gets less than 80 cm. rainfall. Forests cover, in general, is sparse and at places dense

which is of dry deciduous type. Consequently two

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divisions have been made in this region,Viz

3.8.1 Eastern Plateau 3.8.2 Western Plateau with Protruded Hills

3.9 Karnataka Plateau

The Karnataka Plateau is a well defined plateau

region of the Deccan over the unclassified crys­talline rocks. In general, the northern portion is

having an elevation of about 300 m. with a westwarp slope. while the southern portion is high (over 900 m)

and slopes towards the southeast. Tungabhadra river cuts it into two regions. Average annual rainfall is around 80 em. in major part of this region. Soils in

the northern Karnataka are black while in the south these are mostly laterite, red sandy and red loamy. Forests are dense only in Malnad bordering Sahyadri where the main elevation reaches 1000 m. with heavy rainfall of 150 cm. per annum. Three di­visions made on the above considerations in this

region are:

3.9.1 Northern Karnataka Plateau 3.9.2 Central Karnataka Plateau 3.9.3 Southern Karnataka Plateau

3.10 Tamil Nadu Uplands

This region is the southern extension of unclassi­

fied crystalline rocks of Cambrian period and is marked with fairly wide valley of Cauvery and its tributaries. In general, the elevation is over 900 m. in

the west due to southern Sahyadri and Nilgiri Hills. The western and the eastern flanks get an an­nual rainfall of about 80 - 200 cm. but the central part of the uplands is almost dry. Due to compara­tively high rainfall the hilly areas are forested. On the

basis of elevation two divisions have been carved

out which are:

3.10.1 Eastern Flanks of Sahyadri 3.10.2 Tamil Nadu Uplands

3.11 Andhra Plateau

Andhra Plateau is another well-defined plateau

region over the Archaean gneissic rock of Southern India which is drained mostly by Godavari, Krishna and Penner river systems. Over the western margins, the soils are mostly medium black with intrusion of deep black soils in Krishna valley. The rest of the region is characterised by red sandy soils. The average annual rainfall is below 80 cm. in this region. The region is covered with deciduous forests. On the basis of elevation and other considerations, the region has been divided into four divisions identified as:

3.11.1 Godavari Depression 3.11.2 T elangana Plateau 3.11.3 Krishna Piedmont Plain 3.11.4 Rayalaseema

3.12 Orissa Highlands

The Orissa Highlaoos region is comprised'of the north-eastern extension of unclassified crystalline rocks of the Deccan Plateau. Here the· tbpography is rugged and elevation is about 1200 m in Koraput plateau. The Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers have carved out well defined valleys. Soils of the region are mostly red and sandy interspersed with red and yellow soils in some areas. The western portion of the region consists of deep valleys with spurs. In general, the southern portion is much more dissected and higher than the northern one, wher"e the range of elevation Is between 300 and 900 m. Average annual rainfall of the region is between 200 and 300 cm. The region has been divided into two well marked divisions according to elevation, viz.

3.12.1 Northern Orissa Highlands 3.12.2 Southern Orissa Highlands (Orissa

Dandakaranya)

4. THE COASTAL PLAINS AND ISLANDS

Geologically, the Coastal Plain adjacent to the Peninsular region are mere 'Shore facies' of the Deccan Trap. The region has attained a definite re­gional approach for classification on account of coastal alluvium 6haracteristics hemmed in between

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the Sahyadri and Arabian Sea in the west and

the Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal in the east. The rainfall varies in the sections which is high (above 300 cm.) in the Western Coastal Region and low (100 cm.) in the Eastern Coastal Region. The Coastal Plain has been stJb-divided into 4 sub­regions and 20 divisions.

4.1 Gujarat Region

This region represents almost the whole of Gu­jarat state. This region is composed of 'Deccan Flows' and coastal Tertiary deposits. Gujarat Plain is drained by Sabarmati and Mahi rivers. Eastern Hilly Region is comprised of Panch Mahals and The Dangs districts; Kathiawar Peninsula is partly rocky having an elevation of above 75 m. Radial drainage is the chief characteristic feature of this zone.

Kachchh Peninsula solely corresponds with Kachchh district. The chief characteristic feature of

. the region is the sandy plain with isolated rocky hills. All these regions may typically be said as semi­arid while the Kachchh Peninsula is arid. The above mentioned four regions are as follows:

4.1.1 Gujarat Plain 4.1.2 Eastern Hilly Region 4.1.3 Kathiawar Peninsula 4.1.4 Kachchh Peninsula

4.2 Westem Coastal Region

The Western Coastal Region lies just bordering the Sahydarl (the Western Ghats). The width of the region is often very narrow in Karnataka Coastal Region which broadens further south in Kerala. Rainfall is quite heavy over 300 cm. per annull1. Six divisions have been demarcated in this region which cover portions of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Mahe district of Pondicherry and Goa district·of Goa, Daman & Diu. The six divisions are:

4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4

Maharashtra Littoral Goa Coast Karnataka Coast North Kerala Coast

4.2.5 Central Kerala Coast 4.2.6 South Kerala Coast

4.3 Eastern Coastal Region

The Eastern Coastal Region can be distinguished from the Western coast because the basic geo­graphical factors of these two regions vary to great

extent. The 100 cm. isohyetal line separates the eastern and western coastal aeas at the district level at Kanniyakumari. The Eastern Coastal Region is wide and the soils differ appreciably within this re­gion. The big rivers carve out broader valleys or deltas which give further help in establishing the di­visions in the Eastern Coastal Region. The Eastern Ghats are broken as they do not run as continuous geographical barrier. The region has been divided into 8 divisions. viz ..

4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8

Kanniyakumari Coast Sandy Littoral Coromandel Coast Southern Andhra Coastal Plain Krishna Delta Godavari Delta Northern Andhra Coastal Plain Mahanadi Delta

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4.4 The Islands The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of

Bengal and Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea vary between themselves in the geographical location as well as in human geography and form two micro re­gions.

4.4.1 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are com­posed of more than 300 named and unnamed Is­lands. Out of them 33 major islands are inhabited, while the remaining islands are uninhabited. Geo­logically, sandstone and shales of Eocene period predominate. Due to hot and humid climate, soils are lateritic and degenerated with luxuriant growth of vegetation cover. Coral formation is the. chief characteristics of the islands and so the group of islands 'torms a definite entity of a region on these considerations.

4.4.2 The Lakshadweep--These islands have developed very near to the continental shelf of the Indian coast. The total number of islands is 27 out of which 10 are inhabited and the remaining 17 are uninhabited.

These two present a particular geographical envi­ronment, ecology and culture zone of India.

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No. No. No. Territory (MACRO) [MESO) (MICRO)

2 3 4 5

1. The Northern 1.1 Jammu & 1.1.1 Ladakh Ladakh and Kargil Jammu & Mountains Kashmir Kashmir.

Himalaya

1.1.2 Kashmir Anantnag (KS), Jammu &

Valley Baramula(KN) , Kashmir

Pulwama, Badgam,

Kupwara and Sri nagar

1.1.3 Jammu Doda, Jammu, Kathua, Jammu & Rajauri, Punch and Kashmir

Udhampur

1.2 Himachal 1.2.1 Northern Chamba Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh Himalaya Pradesh

1.2.2 Trans- Kinnaur and Lahul , Himachal Himalayan Spiti Pradesh

Zone

1.2.3 Central Kangra, Kullu, Himachal Himachal Una, Hamirpur Pradesh Pradesh and Mandi

1.2.4. Southern Bilaspur, Solan, Himachal Himachal Shimla and Sirmaur Pradesh Pradesh

1.3 Uttar 1.3.1 Kumaon Chamoli, Uttar Pradesh Himalaya- Pithoragarh and Pradesh Himalaya North Uttarkashi

1.3.2. Western Dehra Dun, Garhwal, Uttar Kumaon Tehri Garhwal Pradesh Himalaya;

Siwalik

& Doons

1.3.3 Kumaol1 Aimora, Uttar Himalaya- Nainitai Pradesh E~st

1.4 North 1.4.1 Sikkim North District .I Sikkim Eastern Himalaya West District, Himalaya South District

& East District

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2 3 4 5

1.4.2 D<lrjiling Darjiling & We:J1 Himalaya Jalpaiguri Bengal

including

Duars

1.4.3 Western West Kameng, Arunachal

Arunachal East Kameng, Pradesh

Pradesh Lower Subansiri, Himalaya Upp@ Subansirl,

West Siang

East Siang

1.4.4 Eastern Dibang Valley, Arunachal

Arunachal Lohit & Tirap Pradesh

Pradesh Himalaya

1.5 Eastern Hill 1.5.1 Nagaland Hills Kohima, Mokokchung, Nagaland

Zone Mon, Wokha, Zunhe-

boto, Phek and

Tuensang.

1.5.2 Manipur Hills Manipur East, Manipur Manipur

North, Manipur West, Pocket of Manipur Central & Manipur South

1.5.3 Imphal Valley Manipur Central Manipur

& Tengnoupal

1.5.4 Hill Zone Aizawl, Lunglei Mizoram

& Chhimtuipui

1.5.5 Tripura Plain South Tripura & Tripura

West Tripura

1.5.6 Tripura Hills North Tripura Tripura

1.5.7 Cachar Plains Cachar Assam

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Anglong North Cachar-

& North Cachar Hills

Hills

1.5.9 Eastern West Khasi Hills, e...

M,ghalaya

Meghalaya East Khasi Hills

& Jaintia Hills

1.5.10 Western West Garo Hills Meghalaya

Meghalaya & East Garo Hills

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Plains Plain Inter- Gurdaspur

Fluvial

Plain

2:1.2 ; )oshiarpur, Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Hoshiarpur & & Punjab

Sub-Montane Rupnagar

Plain

2.1.3 Beas Jalandhar& Punjab

Satluj Kapurthala

Doab

2.1.4 Punjab ' Bathinda, Firozpur, Punjab

Malwa Ludhiana, Patiala, Plain Sangrur & Faridkot'

2.2 Haryana 2.2.1 Eas1ern Ambala, Kurukshetra, Haryana

Plai'n Haryana Jind, Karnal, Rohtak

Plain and Sonipat.

2.2.2 Western HiS~;, Sirsa and Haryana

Haryana Bhiwani

Plain

2.2.3 Southern Delhi, Gurgaon, Mahend- Delhi & Haryana ragarh and Haryana

Plain Faridabad

2.3 Arid 2.3.1 Ghaggar Ganganagar Rajasthan

Rajas1han Plain

Plain

2.3.2 Rajasthan Churu, Jhunjpunun, Rajasthan

Sagar Nagaur & Sikar

2.3.3 Extremely Bikaner and Rajasthan Arid Tracl Jaisalmer

2.3.4 Luni Barmer, Jalor, Jodhpur Rajas1han Valley &Pali

2.4. Upper 2.4.1 Northern Bijnor, Ghaziabad, Uttar Ganga Upper Meerut, Moradabad, Pradesh Plain Ganga Muzaflarnagar, Rampur

Plain & Saharanpur

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2 3 4 5

2.4.2 Southern Aligarh, Agra, Barsllly,- Uttar

Upper ~aun, Bulandshahr, Pradesh

Ganga Etah, Etawah, Farrukhabad,

Plain Kheri, Mainpuri, Mathura, Pilibhit and

Shahjahanpur

2.5. Middle 2.5.1 ~iddle Allahabad, Bahraich, Utlar

Ganga Ganga Bara Banki, Faizabad, Pradesh

Plain Plain Fatehpur, Gonda, Har-

West doi, Kanpur, Lucknow,

Pralapgarh, Rae BareH, Sitapur, Sultanpur and

Unnao

2.5.2 Middle Azamgarh, Ballia, Basti, Uttar

Ganga Deoria, Gorakhpur, Pradesh

Plain Varanasi, Jaunpur &

East Ghazipur

2.6 Lower 2.6,1 North Pashchim Champaran, Bihar

Ganga Bihar purba Champaran, Dar-

Plain Plain bhanga, Muzaffarpur, Pumia, Saharsa, Saran,

SitamNhi, Madhubani, Kati~har, Samastipur,

Begusarai, Vaishali,

Siwan and Gopalganj

2.6.2 South Bhagalpur, Gaya, Mun- Bihar

Bihar ger, Patna, Bhojpu,/

Plain Nalanda, Nawada, Rohtas and Aurangabad

2.6.3 Barind Koch Bihar, Maldah West

Tract· & West Dinajpuf Bengal

2.6.4 Moriband Murshidabad and West

Delta Nadia Bengal.

2.6.5 Proper Barddhaman, Calcutta, West

'Delta Hugli, Haora and Bengal Twentyfour parganas

2.6.6 Rab:l_ Bankura. Birbhum & West

Plain Medinipur Bengal

2.7 ~hmaput,a 2.7.1 Western Goalpara and Assam

alley Brahmaputra Kamrup

V'lIey

2.7.2 Central Darrang and Nagaon Assam

Brahmaputra

\.fc.lley

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2 ~ 4 5 _,

2.7.3 Eastern Lakhimpur, Sibsagar Assam Brahmaputra & Dibrugarh

Valley

3. The 3.1 Semi-Arid 3.1.1 Aravalli Ajmer, AJwar, Bans- Rajasthan

Deccan Ralastnan Range and wara. Chittaurgarh,

Plateau the Asso- Dungarpur. Jaipur, ciated Sirohi & Udaipur

Uplands

3.1.2 Semi-Arid Bhilwara. Bundi, Rajasthan

Upiands Kota, Jhalawar & Tonk

of Eastern Rajasthan

3.1.3 Banas- Bharatpur & Sawai Rajasthan Chambal Madhopur Basin

3.2 Uttar 3.2.1 Jhansi Banda, Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh Uplands Jalaun; Lalitpur and Pradesh Uplands Jhansi

3.2.2 Mirzapur Mirzapur Uttar Uplands Pradesh

3.3 Bihar 3.31 Ranchi Palamu and Ranchi Bihar West Plateau Bengal

Uplands 3.3.2 Hazaribag Dhanbad, Hazaribag, Bihar Plateau Giridih & Santhal

Pargana

3.3.3 Puruliya Puruliya West Uplands Bengal

3.3.4 Singhbhum Singhbhum Bihar Plateau

3.4 Northern 3.4.1 Northern Bhind, Datia! Gl1na.

Madhya Madhya

Pradesh Madhya Gwalior, Morena and Pradesh

Uplands Pradesh Shivpuri Ravine Uplands

West

3.4.2 Northern Chhatarpur, Panna Madhya Madhya and Tikamgarh Prade,sh Pradesh Uplands

Central

3.4.3 Northern Rewa. Satna, Shabdol. Madhya Madhya Sidhi and Surguja Pradesh Pradesh

Uplands East

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2 3 4 5

3,5 Central '3,5,1 Sagar Oamoh, Sagar and Madhya Madhya Plateau Vidisha Pradesh Pradesh

plateau 3,5,2 Bhopal Dewas, Indore, Raisen, Madhya

Plateau Shopal & Sehore, Pradesh

3.5,3 Ratlam Dhar, Jhabua, Mandsaur, Madhya Plateau Ratlam, Rajgarh, Shajapur Pradesh

and Ujjain

3.6 Southern 3.6.1 Narmada Balaghat. Betul, Chhin- Madhya Madhya Region dware, Hoshangabad, Pradesh Pradesh including Jabalpur, West Nimar, Uplands Flanks of East Nimar, Mandla,

Vindhya Narsimhapur, Seoni Satpura

3.6.2 Mahanadi Bilaspur, Ourg, Raigarh, Madhya Basin Raj Nandgaon & Raipur Pradesh

3.6.3 Madhya Bastar Madhya Pradesh Pradesh Oandakaranya

3,7 Northern 3.7.1 Tapti-Puma Arnravati, Akola, Buldana, Maharashtra

Maharashtra Valley Dhule & Jalgaon

3,72 Wardha- Bhandara, Maharashtra Penganga - Chandrapur, Nagpur, Wainganga Plain

Wardha & Yav,atmal

3.8 Maharashtra 3.8.1 Eastern Aurangabad. Bid, Kol- Maharashtra Plateau Plateau hapur, Nanded,

Osmanabi:ld, Parbhani, Sangli & Solapur

3.8.2 Western Plateau

Ahmadnagar, Nashik, Pune and Satara

Maharashtra

with Pro-

truded Hills

3.9 Karnataka 3.9.1 Northern Belgaum, Bidar, Karnataka Plateau Karnataka Bijapur &

Plateau~ Gulbarga

3.9.2 Central Bellary. Chikmagalur, Karnataka Karnataka Chitradurga, Dharwad, Plateau Shimoga, Raichur and

Pocket of Tumkur

3.9.3 Southern Bangalore; Kodagu, Karnataka Karnataka Hassan, Kolar, Mandya, Plateau Mysore and Tumkur

3.10 Tamil 3.10.1 Eastern Coimbatore, Madurai. Tamil Nadu Aanks of Nilg;r; and Periyar Nadu Uplands Sahyadri

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~ 3 4 5

3.10.2 Tamil Nadu Dharmapuri, North Tamil

Uplands Areot & Salem Nadu

3.11 Andhra 3.11.1 Godavari Karimnagar, Khammam Andhra

Plateau Depression & Warangal Pradesh

3.11.2 Telangana Adilabad, Hyderabad, Andhra Plateau Mahbubnagar, Medak, Pradesh

Nizamabad and

Rangareddi

3.11.3 Krishna Nalgonda Andhra Piedmont Pradesh Plain

3.11.4 Rayalaseema Anantapur, Chittoor, Andhra

Cuddapah & Kurnool Pradesh

3.12 Orissa 3.12.1 Northern Dhenkanal, Kendujhar, Orissa High- Orissa Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur lands Highlands and Sun~arh

3.12.2 Southern s.iangir, Ganjam, Orissa

Orissa Phulabani, Kalahandi Highlands and Koraput (Orissa

Dandakaranya)

4. The Coastal 4.1 Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat Ahmadabad, Bharuch, Gujarat, Plains & Islands Region Plain Banas Kantha, Gandhi- Dadra &

nagar, Kheda, Mahesana, Nagar

Sabar Kantha, Surat, Have Ii Vadodara, Valsad, Dadra ~Goa, Daman

& Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu

4.1.2 Eastern Hilly Panch Mahals and The Dangs Gujarat Region

4.1.3 Kathiawar Amreli, Bhavnagar, Gujarat Peninsula Jamnagar, Junagadh, and Goa,

Rajkot, Surendranagar Daman &

and Diu Diu

4.1.4 Kachchh Kaehchh Gujarat Peninsula

4.2 Western 4.2.1 Maharashtra Grea~mbay, Maharashlra Coastal Littoral Raigarh, Ratnagiri Region

and Thane

4.2.2 Goa Coast Goa Goa, Damar,

&Diu

4.2.3 Karnataka Uttar Kannad & Karnataka Coast Dakshin Kannad

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2 3 4 5

4.2.4 North Kerala Cannanore, Kozhikode, KeraJa & te~/- Wayan ad and Mahe Pondicherry

4.2.5 Central ErJ,akulam, Kottayam, KeraJa Kerala Malappuram, Palghat, Coast Trichur & fdukki

4.2.6 South t Alleppey, Trivandrum Kerala Coast & QuiJon

4.3 Eastern 4.3.1 Kanniya Kanniyakumari Tamil Coastal kumari Nadu Region Coast

4.3.2 Sandy Ramanathapuram & Tamil Littoral Tirunelveli Nadu

4.3.3 Coromandel Chengalpattu, M~~S' Pondieherry

Coast Thanjavur, Tiruc ira ,alii, & Tamil South Arcot. I I Nadu Pudukkottai, Karaikal & Pondicherry

4.3.4 Southern Nellore and Andhra Andhra Prakasam Pradesh Coastal Plain

4.3.5 Krishna Guntur and Krishna Andhra Delta Pradesh

4.3.6 Godavari East Godavari, West Andhra Delta Godavari and Yanam Pradesh &

Pondieherry

4.3.7 Northern Srikakulam, Vizia- Andhra Andhra nagaram and Vishakha- Pradesh Coastal patnam Plain

4.3.8 Mahanadi Baleshwar, Cuttaek & Orissa

Delta Puri

4.4 The 4.4.1 Andaman Andaman, Nicobar Andaman & Islands & Nicobar Nicobar

Islands Islands

4.4.2 Laksha- Lakshadweep l..akshadweep dweep

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PART-II

REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF GUJARAT

REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF GUJARAT

The state of Gujarat extends between latitudes 200 07 - 240 43' N. and longitudes 680 07'- 740 29'

E covering an area of 196024 km2 and is inhabited

by over 34 million population according to the 1981 Census. It is bounded on the north-west (Kachchh border) by Pakistan, on the north-east by Rajasthan,

on the east by Madhya Pradesh, on the south and south-east by Maharashtra state and on the west by

the Arabian Sea.

In view of physiography, Gujarat state shows a composition of Rann, peninsulas and alluvial plains. The relief is characterised with a rising height towards the eastern and north-eastern margin of the

state (even upto 300 mtrs and above) as well as in the central parts of the Kathiwar and Kachchh

peninsulas (150-300 mtrs). The eastern half of the state is drained by the Banas, the Saraswati and the

Rupen in the north that culminate into the little Rann of Kachchh. The southern part is drained by the

rivers, viz., Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhadhar, Narmada, Tapl, Ambica, Par and others, culminating into the

Gulf of Khambhat. The radial pattern of drainage is an obvious characteristic of the central part of the Kathiawar peninsula where eastwards flowing rivers are Bhogava, Bhadar, Ghelo, Kalubhar, Shetrunji

etc. (Guff of Khambhat); the westwards flowing rivers are Ojat, Bhadar, Saraswati etc. (Arabian Sea)

and the northwards flowing rivers are Rangamati, Unci, Deml, Machhu and Bambhan (~ulf of Kachchh

and Little Rann of Kachchh). i The Kachchh peninsula shows a southwards direction of its rivers

draining into the Gulf of Kachchh which are namely, Bhukhi, Naeira, Khari etc.

Geologically, the state is a peninsular formation extending broadly into the Arabian Sea and is

hemmed in between the Gulf of Kachchh in the

north and the Gulf of Khambhat in the south. This

peninsular region is known as Saurashtra since the

ancient times. Geographically, the state of Gujarat is

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a composition of plain which is mostly alluvial. In

addition, the eastern part of the state is influenced by the flanks of the Aravalli which greatly influence

the socio-cultural aspects of the general system of

landscape development. The Kachchh area, a part

of the peninsular GUjarat, is characterised by a

unique terrain known as Rann which is composed of extensive tidal mud flats and creeks and has

relevance to its geological history in the evolution of

the landscape in this region.

The state has the characteristics of tropical monsoon climate which may be sub-divided into 2

climatic zones, viz., (i) arid and (ii) semi-arid tropical. Arid condition are found in the Kachchh

peninsula and the north-western part of Banas

kantha district. Semi-arid tropical climate prevails

over the rest part of the state. Maximum

temperature varies from 36.7 °c to 430 C (summer) and the minimum from 20 C to 18.3° C (winter)

spatially, the temperature is higher in the northern

part then that in the southern part of the state. The

north-eastern parts are dry receiving the average

annual rainfall of 50 cm. while the southern and

south-western parts are mostly moist with an average annual rainfall of 150 cm .. The Dangs area

gets somewhat better average of 190 cm. Coastal areas (Jamnagar and Kachchh districts) are semi­arid with very low rainfall. On the whole, the state

shows a variation of average annual rainfall between

33 to 152 cm.

Vegetal cover in Gujarat state may be identified

with the presence of dry thorny forests

characterised by small trees or open scrubs. Poor

grass and bush are the characteristic features of the vegetation in the northern coast of Kathiawar and Kachchh. The Gir and Girnar hills show dry

deciduous species. To some extent, moist

deciduous, thorny and littoral types of vegetatiotl

are also seen.

The state shows deep black soils in the southern part and medium black soils in the central Kathiwar (basatlic origin) and eastern parts of the state

(Panch Mahals and Sabar Kantha districts). Central part of the Gujarat Plain shows a spread of sandy loam which is quite fertile. Alluvium sandy soil occurs in the western part of Mahesana and Banas Kantha district (granite), the Saurashtra and Kachchh peninsulas (Deccan Lava) and the northern part of Jamnagar, Rajkot and Surendranagar districts (sandstone, cherts and

conglomerate) Desert sandy soils take place in the northern part of the Kachchh area. Coastal alluvium spreads over the western coastal strip, northern Khambhat and Saurashtra coasts.

The state has a total population of 34,035,799 persons (Rural: 23,484,146 and urban: 10,601,653 making a density of 174 persons per km2 (1981 Census). The maps on spatial distribution of population (Map 10 & 11) show that the concentration of population is heavier in the central part and coastal areas of both the Gujarat Plain and Kathiwar peninsula. It decreases towards the north­west considerably as well as it decreases moderately towards the south-east. All this owes to

the physico-climatic conditions of the state. The sex-ratio in the state as per 1981 census comes to 959 females per 1000 males. Among the micro­regions, the lowest sex-ratio of 932 is recorded by the Gujarat Plain while the highest of 999 by the Kachchh Peninsula. The Kathiawar Peninsula and

the Eastern Hilly Region record 953 and 959 respectively.

There are 30 Scheduled Castes and 29 Scheduled Tribes in the state as per the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) Act, 1976. According to the 1981 Census, total

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population accounts for 2438293 and 4848586. persons claiming 7.15 per cent and 14.22 per cent of the total population of the state respectively. The proportion of Scheduled Caste population residing in rural and urban areas in 6.99 per cent and 7.52

per cent respectively. Unlike this, the Scheduled

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Tribe population records 19.13 per cent rural and 3.35 per cent urban shares. A district-level distribution of Scheduled Caste population shows that Ahmadabad district claims for the highest share, that is 11.77 per cent of the total population

of the district flowed by the district of Mahesana (9.14), Kheda· (7.26), Junagadh (7.24), Banas Kantha (6.97), Vadodara (6.30), Rajkot (5.62), Sabar Kantha (5.27) and the remaining ones below 5.00 per cent. Scheduled Tribe population· is mainly concentrated in the eastern and southern districts of

the state adjoining Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra states. On the district level, The Dangs

district holds the highest proportion of 92.31 per cent foHowed by the districts of Val sad (54.59%), Bharuch (44.54%) Surat (41.64%), Vadodara

(25.34%), Sabar Kantha (16.17%), Banas Kantha

(6.71%), Kachchh (6.03%) and the remaining ones below 1.00 per cent.

The state on the whole shows 43.70 per cent literacy with 36.20 per cent in rural areas and 60.31 per cent in urban areas. Male literacy is 68.62 per cent and the female literacy is 51.13 per cent. Among the districts, the highest literacy rate is found in Ahmadabad district (56.08%) whereas the

lowest is in Banas Kantha district (23.04%)

The total work force in the state (12702472)

constitutes 37.27 per cent of the total population of which 32.33 per cent are main workers and 5.04 per cent are marginal workers. The population of male main workers to total male population of the state is 52.19 per cent of which 20.32 per cent are cultivators, 9.18 per cent agricultural labourers, 1.27 per cent in house-holds industry, 21.42 per cent other workers and 0.72 per cent marginal workers.

The proportion of female main workers' to total

female population of the state is 11.03 per cent of which 3.31 per cent are cultivators, 5.30 per cent agricultural labourers, 0.28 per cent in household

industry, 2.14 per cent other workers and 9.63 per cent marginal workers. On the district-level, the districts of Panch Mahals, Bharuch, Surat, Val sad and The Dangs have comparatively a higher

percentage of main worker that ranges from 33.00

per cent to 40.00 per cent, if compared to that of

other districts. All these districts are tribal where the work-force is higher than that of the other districts.

On the basis of the above physico-cultural

factors the state of Gujarat, in general, has been

divided into 4 micro division as follows:-

4.1.1.Gujarat Plain covering the districts of Ahmadabad, Bharuch, Banas Kantha, Gandhinagar,

Kheda, Mahesana, Sabar Kantha, Surat, Vadodara

and Valsad.

4.1.2. Eastern Hilly Region extending over the

districts of The Dangs and Panch Mahals.

4.1.3. Kathiawar Peninsula covering the districts of Amreli, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot

and Surendranagar and

4.1.4. Kachchh Peninsula covering only Kachchh

district.

The Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) may be defined as a 'projected jet of Sindhu-Ganga alluvial tract' in the peninsular India. This alluvial projection is the

outcome of an extensive Pieistoncene sedimenta­tion. On the east, the plain is enclosed by the Ara­

valli ranges which run to the north and extend upto the right bank of the Narmada in the south. The outliers of Satpura form the water divided between theTapi and Narmada on the eastern border.The

plain is broken at places by detached hills and the

larger part of the region is deeply intersected by streams and estreams of the river Sabarmati, Mahi,

Narmada and TapJ. Salt marshes, sandy formations

and gravel patches mark the topography of the coastal region formed as a strip running along the

Gulf of Khambhat having an average height of not

more than 25 meters. The ever fertile plains range

between the altitude of 25 and 75 meters above the mean sea level. The slope in the northern part is generally from the north-east to south-west while in

the southern part it is from east to west.

The drainage system of the region is comprised of the main rivers, viz, Banas, Saraswati, Rupen,

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Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada and Tapi. The Banas, the

Saraswati and the Rupen flow in the northern part of the region from east to west and culminate into the

little Rann of Kachchh. The middle part of region is

drained by the rivers Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada and

Tapi with their tributaries discharging their waters

into the Gulf of Khambhat. The ri\!ers south of the Tapi are short, speedy and vigorous during rains.

Geologically, recent alluvium, and blown sand,

etc. are found in the larger part of the region which

mostly comes from Rajasthan during pre-monsoon

period. The southern and south-eastern parts are

covered by the Deccan Trap which is intervened by

the Undifferentiated Eocene beds and Sub­

nummulitic beds. North-eastern part is characterised with Erinpura grainte and Delhi

system while the eastern part by the Aravalli rocks.

Soils in the region may be specified as (i) usterts­

Ochrepts, (ii) Orthids-Aquepts (iii) Orthents­

Ochrepts and (iv) Ochrepts-Psamments. The major

coverage is claimed by Usterts-Ochrepts soil sub­

order association extending from north to south. Orthids-Aquepts lie beside in the west vyhile

Orthents-Ochrepts are spread along the eastern

side in patches. Ochrepts-Psamments sub-order

association is available in the northern most part of

the region. In general, altogether these soils show

the character of deep black/shallow black/ brown alluvium (recent) and sandy soils of arid region/ blown sand (hydromorphic). On account of soil

propertios, the region is important for cotton, maize and garden crops.

The Eastern Hillly Region (4.1.2) cover the district

of Pach Mahals and The Dangs which are

characteristically· composed of rugged hill

topography. The hills form part of the Aravalli range in Panch Mahals and Sahyadri range in The Dangs

respectively. The topography is characterised by

ridges and valleys. Pavagadh hills in Panch Mahals

rise to 329 meters and Muria and Dhandol hills in

The Dangs rise from 200 to 250 meters above the

mean sea level. It is noted that the general slops falls towards the Gujarat Plain. The hills have flat

tops and steep slopes with thick forests. Panch

- Mahals district is drained by river Mahi and its

tributaries and The Dangs is drained by the rivers Gira, Purna, Khapri and Ambica.

Geologically, Panch Mahals district shows

Aravalli and associated rooks, Erinpura Granite, gneiss and the Deccan Trap while The Dangs district has entirely the Deccan Trap. Soils in the

region are Orthents-Ochrepts bearing a character of

recently formed shallow black/brown and alluvial soils. In addition, the rock outcrops in Panch

Mahals are quite conspicuous.

The Kathiawar Peninsula (4.1.3) covers the distri· cts of Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Bhavnagar,

Amreli and Junagadh. It is integrate to the Gujarat

Plain by a neck of low lying area and is conspicuous

in relief 01) account of low hills with an average altitude between 75 and 150 meters. Intermittently tiny alluvial basins are also noted. The Girnar hills have the highest peak of 1117 meters above the

mean sea level whiJe the Gir range varies between

648 to 256 meters and Barda, Alech, Dalasa etc. have an average altitude of 637 meters. The coastal

plain of Kathiawar is much affectd by its physical

features because of elevation and sedimentation in its formation.

The evolution of drainage pattern in Kathiawar

Peninsular region is largely due to location and

erosion of the Gir ranges. North-flowing streams, viz Bambhan, Machchhu, Demin, Und and Rangmati

with their tributaries drain into the little Rann and the

Gulf of Kachchh. West-flowing rivers, viz, Sani, Shadar, Ojat and Ruben alongwith their tributaries terminate into the Arabian Sea, whereas eastwards

streams like the Bhogava, Bhadar, Ghelo, Kalubhar,

Shetrunji and others discharge their waters in the Gulf of Khambhat. The area under the Girnar hills is

characterised by annular drainage pattern.

The Kathiawar Peninsula has a widespread occurrence of the Decean Trap with the presence of

numerous Trap dykes particularly in the district of

Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot, Jamnagar and

Bhavnagar. Intera-trappean bedws occur in the

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northern part of Junagadh district and nearby areas

as well. The southern and western littoral areas of the region show coastal Alluvium, SUb-nummulitic

beds and Dwarka bes. Formations of the Umia

series are found in major part of Surendranagar

district.

In general, soils largely inherit their characteristics

from the Deccan Trap. The coastal areas of the

region are coverd by Orthids-Aquepts with a

character of arid soils/brown soils (hydromorphic).

A significant part of the region is covered by Orthents-ochrepts soil sub-order association which

shows recently formed/shalow black, brown and alluvial soils of northern region Patches of Usterts­

Ochrepts take place in the eastern parts which

show the characteristics of deep black/shallow

black, brown and alluvial soils of socthern region.

Kachchh Peninsula (4.1.4) extends over the

districts of Kachchh which consists Lof a unique terrain of the Rann, tidal mud flats and creeks. It is

surrounded by the Rann except in the south-west. The drainage divide is formed by the discontinued

hilly areas extending in the north-west to south-east

direction Numerious streams, eg., Khari, Naiera,

Bhukhi etc. rise from the southern slope of this

drainage divide and culminate into the Gulf of Kachchh. Kachchh island in the north shows a radical pattern of drainage within its narrow compass from its central point.

The region has a complex geology showing

Dwarka beds, Nari and Gaj series and

Undifferentiated Eocene beds in the north-west.

Sub-nmmulitic beds alongwith the Deccan Trap occur in the central part of the Kachchh area while

the same along with the Umid series and

Patchamchad & Katrol series are seen randomly

eastwards. A few Trap dykes and faults may be

seen over the patches of Umia· series ·In the eastern part. There are three soifs-sub-order associations in

the region of which Orthids-Aquepts lies horizontally

in the south-eastern part. Besides this, there lies

Orthids-Argids with a vast coverage. orthids­

Psamments takes place in fragmented patches in

the west, north and east. Altogether these soils bear a character of the soils of the arid region and are sandy (recent)/ brown (hydroworphic)

Within the broad frame-work of the physiographic

regional plan, the state of GUjarat envisages here two levels of hierarchy, viz, micro regional and sub­micro regional. The sub-micro regional level frame­work of the state, which basically offers an

integration of villages into viable clusters within the districts, may prove as a prerequisite to

formulating area specific plans that would stand

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conducive for bringing about a balanced socio­economic development within the state. It is hoped, it

would satisfy the need of area specific planning in the state.

Here, on the basis of socia-cultural hetero­geneity, we have delienated 4 micro and 92 sub­micro regions within the state as given below. The data components of area and population of these sub-micro regions as well as their constituent units

and physico cultural characteristics have been given in the foregoing pages in Part III of this report.

Micro Regions with Code No.

4.1.1

Gujarat

Plain

Districts with Code No.

2

Banas Kantha

08

Sabar Kantha

09

Mahesana

10

Gandhinagar

11

Ahmadabad

12

Kheda

13

Vadodara

15

4.1 GUJARAT REGION

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Sub-Micro Regions with Code No. (Fourth Tier Regions)

3

4.1.1.1 Vav Sandy Plain

4.1.1.2 Sandy Plain

4.1.1.3 Banas Valley

4.1.1.4 Banas Kantha

Aravalli Range 4.1.1.5 Jasor·Chhotila Hills

4.1.1.6 Uamardasi-Saraswati Plain

4.1.1.1 Idar Upland

4.1.1.2 Sabar Kantha Aravalli 4.1.1.3 Sabarmati Plain

4.1.1.4 Vatrak, Meshwa and Mazam

Plain

4.1.1.5 Khari Plain

4.1.1.1 Western Sandy Waste

4.1.1.2 Central Alluvial Plain : 4.1.1.3 Mahesana Aravalli

4.1.1.4 Sabarmati Basin

4.1.1.5 Mahesana lowland

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Regional Divisions

Banas Kantha district is a part of the Gujarat Plain (4.1.1.) and is sub-divided into following six sub­micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Vav Sandy Plain

The region spreads over the western part of Banas Kantha district occupying the large part of Vav taluka and some parts of Santalpur, Deodar and Tharad talukas and includes 162 villages. There is no town in the region. The area of the region is 2,103.96 Km2

which is inhabited by 158,536 persons. The density is 75 persons per Km2. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand etc. The soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Ochrepts­Psamments.

4.1.1.2 Sandy Plain

The region extends over the Tharad, Dhanera, Dessa, Deodar and small parts of Radhanpur, Santalpur and Vav talukas covering north-western half of the district. The region is sloped towards the west in which direction the river Sukal flows and disappears near village Dhanera. Geologically this region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand. The soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Ochrepts-Psamments. The region contains 375 villages and one town (Tharad) with an area of 3676.21 Km2 and is inhabited by 456.668 persons of which 13,354 persons reside in urban areas and 443,314 in rural areas. The region has density of 124 persons per Km2 which reflect Jssser development in the region.

4.1.1.3 Banas Valley

The region extends over the central and south­western parts of Banas Kantha district, occupying

59

larger parts of Santalpur, Radhanpur, Kankrej (whole), Palanpur Deesa and Dhanera taluks and includes 392 villages and 2 towns. The area of the region is 3,988.4 Km2. The region is inhabited by 550,700 persons of which 487,836 reside in rural and

62,684 in urban areas. Geologically Alluvium blown sand etc; Sub-Numerilitic Beds, Patcham, Chari and Katrol sens, Erinpura Granite, Aravalli and associated rocus form the region. Soils are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments, Orthents-Ochrepts and Ochrepts-Psamments. The region has density of 138 persons per Km2 and is agriculturally developed.

4.1.1.4 Banas Kantha Aravalli Range

The region spreads over the eastern parts of the Banas Kantha district occupying Danta and part of Palanpur and some small area of Vadgam taluks. The region is having 287 villages covered by 1,538.9 Km2

area and inhabited by 188,727 persons ~hich reside in entirely rural areas. Geologically the region is having Alluvium, blown sand etc., Erinpura granits. Epidiorite, horn blend Sehist, Dolerite and Gabbro and Delhi system. Orthents-Ochrepts, Ochrepts­Psamments and Usterts-Ochrepts. The Aravalli ranges are covered by Danta and Palanpur divisions of forests. This region also receives good amount of rainfall (Palanpur taluka 481.mm and Danta taluka, 712 mm. The density of the region is 123 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.5 Jasor Chhotila Hills

The region is actually the part of Aravalli range (Banas Kantha) which is distrupted by Banas Valley. the region lies in Dhanera and Palanpur talukas with an area of 147.3 Km2. The inhabitants of the region are living in 12 villages with the total number of 9170 persons. The population is entirely rural. Geologically

the region is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. racks Erinpura Granite Aravalli and associated. Soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and Ochrepts-Psamments. The density of the region is 62 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.6 Uamardasi Saraswati Plain

The region extends over the south-eastern part of the Banas Kantha district covering the parts of

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Palanpur and Vadgam talukas. The area of the region is 893.12 Km2. The total inhabitants in rural areas are living in 145 villages and there number is 235,495. There are two urban centres viz. Palanpur (districts headquarters) and Kanodar having population of 67,950. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand etc. and Soils are Orthents­Ochrepts, Ochrepts-Psamments and Usterts­Ochrepts. The density of the region is 340 persons per km2, which is highest in the district.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: BANAS KANTHA Census Location Code No, 08 State: GUJARAT

District Region No, of village No, of towns Areas in Kmf 1.981 Population 1981

No. and in each Region in each Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

Name as evolved Region

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Banas- 4,1,1,1 162 Villages Nil 2,103,9 2,103,9 158,536 158,536

Kantha Vav (113 villages

Sandy of Vav taluka,

Plain 23 villages

of Thrad

taluka,

19 villages

of Deodar

taluka and

7 villages

of Santalpur

taluka.)

4,1.1,2 375 Villages 1 Town '3,676,2 3,654,0 22,2 456,668 443,314 13,354

Sandy (111 villages of Tharad (vp)

Plain Thread taluka, 01 Tharad

7 villages of laluka.

Vavtaluka,

105 villages

of Deodar

taluka,

2 villages of

Santalpur

taluka,

4, villages of

Radhanpur

laluka,

78 villages of

Dhanera

taluka and

68 villages

of Deesa

ta~ka.)

63

2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 10

4.1.1.3 392 Villages 2 Towns 3,988.4 3,943.0 45.4 550,700 487,836 62,864

Banas (63 villages of Radhanpur

Valley Santalpur (N.P) of

taluka, Radhanpur

so villages of taluka & Radhanpur Deesa (NP)

taluka, of Deesa

106 villages of taluka

Kankrej taluka, 78 villages of

Deesa taluka,

47 village

of Dhanera

taluka, and

48 villages of

Palanpur

taluka)

4.1.1.4 287 Villages Nil 1,538.9 1,538.9 188,727 188,727 Banas (76 villages of

Kantha I;'alanpur taluka,

Aravalli 25 villages of

Range Vadgam

tatuka and

186 villages of

Danta taluka)

4.1.1.5 12 Villages Nil 147.3 147.3 9,170 9,170 Jasor- (5 villages of

Chhotila Dhanera

Hills taluka

and 7

villages of

Palanpur

taluka)

4.1.1.6 145 Villages 2 Towns 893.2 870.4 22.8 303,445 235,495 67,950

Uamar- (85 villages of Palanpur (M)

dasi Vadgam and

Sabar- taluka and Kanodar

mati 60 villages of (VP) at Plain Palanpur Palanpur

taluka) taluka

Grand 6 1,373 Villages 5 Towns 12,347.9 12,257.5 90A 1,667,246 1,523,078 144,168

Total

64

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: BANAS KANTHA Census location Code No. 08 State: GUJARAT

81. Division No. TaJuka Location. Code Total No. of Area in Km2 Remarks

No. and Name No. of Census ViliagesjTowns villages as per of In

ofTaluka In

1981 Taluka division Regional

division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

l. 4.1.1.1 (I}Vav 1 to 50, 66 to 74, 113 1630.2 Code No. 61 to 65, 8S and 89 are in

Vav 76 to 87, 90 division No. 4.1.1.2.

Sandy to 121 Code No. 75 falls in Kachchh

Plain district.

(2) Tharad " 2, 3, 5 to 9, 23 212.7 Code No.4, 10 to 22,

23 to 30, 50 to 31 to 49, 56 to 80, 82 to 134

55,81 are in division No. 4.1.1.2.

(3) Deodar 28, 59 to 62, 86 19 153.4 Code No.1 to 27, 29 to

to 93, 107 to 110, 58, 63 to 85, 94 to 106, 111 to

120, 121 119,122 to 124 are in division

No. 4.1.1.2.

(4) Santalpur 4to 8,11 &29 7 107.6 Code No.9 & 10 are in division

No. 4.1.1.2.

Code No.1, 2, 3,12 to 28, 30

to 7(), 72 & 73 are in division

No. 4.1.1.3.

162 2.103,9 Code No. 71 falls under

Villages Mahesana district.

Town

Nil

2103.9

II. 4.1.1.2 (1) Tharad 4, 10 to 22, 31 to 111 1123.0 Code No.1 to 3, 5 to Sandy 49, 56 to 80, 82 9, 23 to 30, 50 to 55 & Plain to 134 81 are in division No. 4.1.1.1.

Tharad 1 Town 22.2 Urban

(2) Vav 61 to 65, 7 48.9 Code No.1 to 60, 66 to 74, 88,89 76 to 87, 90 to 121 are in

division No.4. 1.1.1

Code No. 75 falls under

Kachchh district.

65

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(3) Deodar 1 to 27, 2910 105 858,1 Code No, 28, 59 to 62, 86 to

58,63 to 85, 93, 107 to 110, 120, 121 are in

94 to 106, division No, 4,1,1,1,

111 to 119,

12210124

(4) Santalpur 9, 10 2 21,3 Code No, 1 to 3, 12 to 28,

30 to 70, 72 & 73 are in division

No, 4.1.1,3.

Code No. 71 falls under Mahesana

district.

Code No, 4 to 8, 11 & 29 are

in division No, 4,1,1,1,

(5) Radhan- 4,5,6,7 4 36.8 Code No.1, 2. 3, 8 to 54 are in

pur division No. 4.1.1.3.

(6) Dhanera 1 to 68, 70 78 826,3 Code No. 69, 80 to 101,

to 79 103to 110, 115to 130 are

in division No.4, 1.1.3.

(7) Deesa 1 to 16,21 to 23, 68 739,6 Code No. 17 to 20, 24 to 28,

29 to 65, 85 to 6610 84, 96, 98 to 146 are

95 &97 in division No.4, 1.1,3.

375 3654.00

Villages

+ 1 Town ~ R§L

III 4.1.1.3 (1) Santalpur 1103, 12 to 63 1211.2 Code Nc 4 to 8, 11 & 29 are

Banas 28. 30 to 70, in division No. 4.1.1.1

Valley 72 & 73 Code No.9, 10 are in division

Nc.4.1.1.2.

(2) Randhan- 1,2,3,8 50 521.9 Code No. 71 falls under Mahesana

pur to 54 dislrict.

Radhanpur 37.0 Code No. 410 7 are in

Urban 1 Town division No. 4.1.1.2.

(3) Kankrej I to 106 106 795.5

(4) Deesa 17 to 20, 24 78 733.5 Code No.1 to 16,21,22,

to 28, 66 to 84, 23. 29 to 65, 85 to 95,

96, 98 to 146 97 are in division.No 4. 1.1.2.

Oeesa 1 Town 8.4

Urban

(5) Dhanera 69,8010101, 47 322.1 Code Nu. 102. 111 to 114

10310110,115 are in division No. 4.1.1.5.

to 130 Code No, 1 to 68. 70 to 79

are in divrsion No, 4.1. I .2.

66

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(6) Palanpur 5,810 10,12, to 48 358.8 Code No. 39 to 61, 38,621078 114,115,132,13410142,160

to 166 are in division No. 4.1.1.4.

Code No.1 to 4, 6, 7 & 11 are in

division 4.1.1.5.

Code No. 113, 116 to 131, 133,

143 to 159, 167 to 191 are in division 4.1.1.6.

392 3943.0 Villages

+ 2 Towns ...§.L 3988.4

IV 4.1.1.4 (1) Palanpur 39 to 61, 79 to 76 559.3 Code No.1 to 4, 6, 7 & 11 are Banas 112, 114to 115, in division No. 4.1.1.5. Kantha

I Code No. 113, 116 to 131, 133, 132, 134 to 142,

Aravalli 160to 166 14310 159, 16710 191 are in Range division No.4. 1.1.6.

Code No.5, 8 to 10, 12 to 38,

62 to 78 are in division

No. 4.1.1.3.

(2) Vadgam 15 to 29, 55, 57 25 119.2 Code No.1 to 14, 30 to 54, 56, to 65 66 to 110 are in division 4.1.1.6.

(3) Danta 1 to 186 186 860.4

287 1538.9 Villages

+ Town Nil

1538.9

V 4.1.1.5 (1) Dhanera 102,111 to 114 5 40.1 Code No.1 to 68, 70 to 79 are Jasor· in division 4.1.1.2. Chhotila Code No. 69, 8010 101, 103 to Hills 110, 115 to 130 are in division

No. 4.1.1.3.

(2) Palanpur 1 to 4, 6, 7, 11 7 107.2 Code No. 113,11610131,133,

143 to 159, 167 to 191 are in

division 4.1.1.6.

Code No.5, 8 to 10, 12 to 38,

62 to 78 are in division No.4, 1.1.3.

Code No. 39 to 61. 79 to 112, 114,

115,132, 134to 142, 160to 166 are

in division No. 4.1.1.4. 12 147.3 Villages

+ Town

Nil

.11LL_

67

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

VI 4,1,1,6 (1) Vadgam 11014,30 to 85 445.4 Code No, 15 to 29, 55, 57 to Uamar- 54,56,66to 65 are in division No; 4.1.1.4. dasi- 110

Saras-

watt (2) Palanpur 113,11610131, 60 425.0 Code No.5, 8 to 10, 12 to 38 Plain 133,143 to 159, 62 to 78 are in division No, 4.1.1.3.

16710191 Code No, 39 to 61, 79 to 112, 114,

115,132,13410142,16010166are

in division No.4, 1,1.4,

Code No.1 104,6, 7 & 11 are in

division 4,1.1.5,

Palanpur 2 Towns 22.8

Urban

Kanodar 145 870.4

Urban Village!S

+ 2 Towns .1.tl. 893,2

68

District Name: BANAS KANTHA

State District

name

Division

number

Name of

adminis-

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO·CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 08

Geology Soils

and name trative

2

Gujarat Banas

Kantha

3

4.1.1.1

Vav

Sandy

Plain

divisions

4

Vav,

Tharad,

Deodar and

Santalpur

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-

blown Aquepts,

sand, etc, Ochrepts.

Psamments

69

State GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

This region spreads over western part of the

Banas Kantha district occupying the major part of

Vav taluka and some parts of Tharad, Deodar and

Santalpur talukas.

The region makes its boundaries with Sandy Plain

in the east, Bahas Valley in the south Rann of

Kachchh (Kachchh district) in the west and

Rajasthan state in the north.

From the relief point of view, the region is sandy

plain of below 100 metres height from M.S.L.

Geologically the area is having Alluvium, blown

sand. The stablized sand dunes can also be seen.

There is no major river which passes through this

region. There are some small channels which

merge into little Rann of Kachchh.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, have been found in the region are

Orthids-Aquepts and Ochrepts-Psamments type.

Onhids:--8oil of arid rr,gion with some

development.

Aquepts: Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial soil of

northern region.

Psamments: Sandy soils (Recent)

National highway (No. 15) passes through the

region. There is another road which connects the

region with Nadu Bet.

2

Gujarat Banas

Kantha

Gujarat Banas Kantha

3

4.1.1.2

Sandy

Plain

4.1.1.3

Banas

Valley

4

Vav,

Tharad,

Dhanera,

Deesa,

Deodar,

Radhanpur

and

SantaJpur

talukas

Kankrej,

Dhanera,

Palanpur,

Deesa,

Radhanpur

and

Santalpur

talukas

5

Alluvium,

blown

sand,

etc.

Alluvium,

blown

Sand, etc

Sub­

Nummu­

litic Beds

I'atcham,

Cherri and

Katrol Services

Erjnpura

Granite

Aravalli

and

associated

rocks.

70

6

Orthids­Aquepts,

Ochrepts­

Psamments

Orthids­

Aquepts

Orthids­

Psamments

Orthents­

Ochrepts

Ochrepts

Psamments

7

The region covers Tharad, Dhanera, Deesa,

Deodar and small parts of Radhanpur, Santalpur

and Vav talukas. On the western side of the region

is Vav Sandy Plain 4.1.1.1 and eastern boundary

of the region 'is made by Banas Valley 4.1.1.3 and

the northern boundary is touching the Rajasthan

state.

Relief of the region is below 100 metres with

westward slope. Geologically this region is

covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

In the northern part of the region there is river

Sukal which originates in Rajasthan and passing

through Dhanera taluka, disappears in Tharad

taluka.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur has been found in the region Orthids,

Aquepts and Ochrepts-Psamments.

Orthids:--Soil of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts: Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts: Shallow bla6k, brown and alluvial soil of

northern region.

Psamments: Sandy soils (Recent)

The transport and communication net-work in the

region is satisfactory. National highway (15)

passes through the region. The metre gauge

section (Northern railway) also passes through the

eastern part of the region. Tharad town is

connected with Oeesa town by a state highway.

The region spreads over Dhanera, Palanpur,

Deesa, Kankrej, Radhanpur and Santalpur talukas.

The northern bOl:ndary of the region runs along

the Vav Sandy Plain 4.1.1.1 and Sandy Plain

4.1.1.2 while the south-western part runs along the

Rann of Kachchh. Southern boundary is made by

district Mahesana and the eastern boundary is

along the Uamardasi-Saraswati Plain 4.1.1.6 and

Banas Kantha Aravafli Range 4.1'.1.4 and the north

eastern part is touching Rajasthan state and Jasor

Chhotila Hills.

2

Gujarat Banas

Kantha

3

4.1.1.4

Banas

Kantha

Aravalli

Range

4

Vadgam,

Palanpur

and

Danta

talukas

5

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

Erinpura

Granite

Epidiorite,

horn blend

s~hist,

dolerite

and gabbro

Delhi

System

6

Olthents­Ochrepts, Ochrepts­Psamments, Ustelts­Ochrepts

71

7

The elevation in the northern part is 300 metres

while in southern and south western parts it is

below 100 mts. with sand dunes. Geologically the

region is covered by Alluvium, blown .sand etc.

Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Patchaw, Chari and Katral

Series, Erinpura Granite Aravalli and associated

rocks.

The Banas is the major river of the region and

drains the region along with its tributaries.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (lCAR) ,

Nagpur have been found in the region are

Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments, Orthents­

Ochrepts and Ochrepts-Psamments types of soils

Olthids:--Soil of arid region with some development.

Aquepts: Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and'alluvial soil of

northern region.

Psamments: Sandy soils (Recent)

Orthents : Recently formed soil

Transport and Communication network in the

region is very good the region is connected

through the Palanpur-Gandhidham section and

Bhildi-Raniwada section of railways with other

parts of the district, state and other states.

National highway (15) passes through the south­

western part of the region. There is a good

network of state highways and other district roads.

The region spreads over Danta, Palanpur and

some small area of Vadgam talukas and makes

its boundaries with Banas Valley 4.1.1.3 in the

west, Uamardasi-Saraswali Plain 4.1.1.6 in the

south west, Mahesana district in the south, Sabar

Kantha in the east and Rajasthan state in the

north.

From relief point of view this is the highly elevated

region in the district. The north-eastern parts are

300 metres, while the southern parts are 100

metres above the M.S.L. The slope of the region is

from north east to south-west. Geologically it is

covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc Erinpura

Granite, Epidiorits, horn blend schists, dolerite and

gabbro and Delhi system. Saraswati is the r:1ain

river and the region is well forested.

2

Gujarat Banas

Kantha

Gujarat Banas

Kantha

3

4.1.1.5

Jasor­

Chhotila

Hills

4.1.1.6

Uamardasi­

Saraswati

Plain

4

Dhanera

and

PaJanpur

talukas

Vadgam

and

PaJanpur

taluka

5 6

Alluvium, Ochrepts-

blown Psamments,

sand, etc. Orthents,

Erinpura Ochrepts

Granite

Aravalli

and

associated

rocks

Alluvium,

blown

sand

etc.

Orthents­

Ochrepts

Ochrepts­

Psamments

Usterts­

Ochrepts

72

7

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR)

Nagpur, have been found in the region are

O/thents-Ochrepts, Ochrepts-Psamments, and

Usterts-Ochrepts type of soils.

Orthents-Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow Black, browm and alluvial soils

of northern region.

Psamments-sandy soils (Recent).

Usterts-Deep soils,black

From transport and communication point of view,

the region is having fair roads. The main centre

Ambaji is connected with Abu Road (Sirohi dis~rict

of Rajasthan) and also Khedbrahma by State

highway (No.9). This region is also connected by

road with Palanpur (The district headquarters):

The region covers the parts of Palanpur and

Dhanera talukas. In the north the region makes- its

boundary with Rajasthan state and in the west,

south and eastern sides thjl Banas Valley 4.1.1.3

is touching with this region.

From relief point of view, the region is 300 metres

above the M.S.L. Geologically the region is

composlld of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Erinpura

Granites, Aravalli and associated rocks. The

region is hilly and covered by forests.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (I CAR)

Nagpur have been found in the region are

Otthents-Ochrepts and Ochrepts-Psamments type

of soils.

Psamments-Sandy Soils

Qrthents-Recenlly formed soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow Black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

The region has no road or rail.

The region r :lvers the parts of Pal an pur and

Vadgam talukas. In southern side the region

makes its boundary with Mahesana district and in

western Side with Banas Valley 4.1.1.3 in northern

side with Banas Kantha Aravalli Range 4.1.1.4.

2 3 4 5

73

6 7

From relief point of view, the region is 100 metre

above the M.S.L. Geologically, the region is

covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The region

is drained by Umardasi and Saraswati rivers.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur have been found in the region are

Orthents-Ochrepts, Ochrepts-Psamments and

Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils. Psamments­

Sandy soils (Recent) Orthents-Recently formed

soils Ochrepts-shallow-black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region. Usterts-Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of view

the region is well connected with rail (metre

gauge) and sands. The Ahmadabad-Abu Road

and Palanpur-Gandhidham metre gauge sections

pass through this region. The main town of the

region, Palanpur (district headquarters) is well

connected by road, with other parts of the district

and the state. This is also connected with

Rajasthan state.

DISTRICT SABAR KANTHA

Regional Divisions

Sabar Kantha district is a part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1.1) and is sub-divided into five sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1Idar Upland

The region spreads over the north·western part at the district occupying major part of Idar taJuka and some parts of Khedbrahma and Himatnagar talukas. The areas of the region is 1194.5 Km2 and the inhabitant of the rural areas living in 221 villages are 230,571 and inhabitants living in two urban areas are 34,544. Geologically the region is covered with Alluvium blown sand, etc., Erinpura Granite and Delhi System and the soils are Onhents-Ochrepts and Ustens-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 222 persons per Km2.

4.1. t2 Sabar Kantha Aravalli

This region covers northern and eastern parts of the district which run all along the Rajasthan border. The region occupies Vijaynagar, Bhiloda and Meghraj talukas (fully), major part of Khedbrahma and some parts of Idar, l-oIimatnagar, Modasa and Malpur talukas. The total population is 522,277 out of which 511125 persons are living in 629 villages and 11152

persons are living in Khedbrahma and Meghraj towns. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Erinpura Granite, Delhi System, Aravalli and associated rocks. Soils found in this region Onhents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochtepts are Vijayanagar, taluka and some parts of Khedbrahma taluka are fairly covered by reserved forests. The density of the region is 167 persons per Km2

75

4.1.1.3 Sabarmati Plain

This plain falls in the south-western part of the district and covers parts of Idar, Himatnagar and Prantij talukas. The region has an area of 445.8 Km2. The population of the region is 149,040. The rural inhabitants (90913 persons) are living in 58 villages and 58127 persons are living in two urban areas, including the district headquarters Himatnagar. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc., and the soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and. Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 384 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.4 Vatrak Meshwa and Majham Plain

This region covers the south central part of the district occupying Himatnagar, Modasa and prant~

talukas. The total area of the region is 2203.2 Km and is inhabited by 486036 persons. Rural area is covered by 417 villages with 454047 inhabitants and 31989 inhabitants live in urban area of Modasa. Geologically region is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap Infra-Trappean Beds and Lameta Beds. Erinpura Granite, Delhi System, Aravalli and associated rocks. Soils found in the region are Usterts-Ochrepts. Here cultivation is the main occupation and cash crop has significant output. Th\3 density of the region is 221 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.5 Khari Plain

This small region falls in south-western part and covers an area of 309.6 Km2 of Prantij taluka in which 66918 persons live in rural areas (59 villages) and 12898 persons live in urban area (Talod) Town. The total inhabitants of the region are 79816. Geologically this part is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and the soils Usterts-Ochrepts. The density is 258

persons per Km2.

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District Name SABAR KANTHA

District Region No. of Villages

No. in each reglon

and as evolved

name

2 3

Sabar 4.1.1.1 221 Villages

Kantha Idar (ZT villages at Upland Khedbrahma

taluka, 171 villages of

!dar taluka,

23 Villages of

Himatnagar

talul<a)

4.1.1.2 629 Villages

Sabar (109 villages of Kantha Khedbrahma

Aravatti taluka,

85 villages of

Vijayanagar

Mahal

167 villages of

Bhiloda taluka,

127 villages of

Meghraj tsluka,

24 villages of

Idar taluka,

23 villages of

DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

Census Location Code No. 09

No. of Towns

in Region

4

2

Khedbrahma

(VP) of

Khedbrahma

taluka & Idar

(NP) of Idar

taluka

2

Meghraj

(VP) of

Met]hraJ taluka,

Malpur (VP) of

Malpur

!aluka

._ . K 2. R . ",,,8 In m-In eglon

Total Rural Urban

5 6 7

1194.5 1151.4 43.1

3128.0 3114.4 13.6

Himatnagar taluka,

18 villages of

Modasa taluka,

74 villages of

Malpur taluka,

2 villages of

Bayad taluka.)

79

State: GUJARAT

Population in ReQion

Total Rural Urban

8 9 10

265,115 230,571 34,544

522,277 511,125 11,152

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4,1,1,3 58 Villages 2 445.8 416.6 29.2 149,040 90,913 58,127 Sabar- (5 villages of Himatnagar

mati Idar taluka, (NP) of

Plain 23 villages of Himatnagar

Himatnagar taluka,

taluka, Prantij

30 villages of (NP) of

Prantij Prar.tij

taluka) taluka

4.1.1.4 417 Villages 2203.2 2189.7 13.5 486,036 454,047 31,989 Vatrak, (65 villages of Modasa (NP) of

Meshwa Himatnagar Modasa

and taluka, taluka

Majham 1 village of

Plain Bhiloda

taluka,

122 villages of

Modasa

taluka,

26 villages of

Malpur

taluka,

159 villages of

Bayad

taluka.)

4.1.1.5 59 villages 1 309.6 287.2 22.4 79,816 66,918 12,898 Khari (59 villages of Talod (NP) of Plain Prantij Prantij

taluka) taluka

Grand 5 1384 8 7281,1 71593 121.8 1,502,284 1,353,574 148,710

Total

80

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: SABAR KANTHA

51. Division No. Taluka

No. and Name

2 3

4.1.1.1 (1) Khed-

1adar brahma

Upland

Khed·

brahma

(Urban)

(2) Idar

Idar

(Urban)

Location Code

No. of Census

villages as per

1981

4

102, 104 to 108,

110, 111, 115 to

132, 135

lt014,19to

42, 44 to 70, 78

to 109, 112 to 139

142to 169, 175

to 184, 190 to 197

(3) Hitmat- 4 to 10, 12,34

Tolal

for

Dblision

No.

4.1.1.1

nagar to 40, 48 to

52,76,77,81

Census Location Code No. 09

Tolal No. of . Area of

Villaqes/ Towns Regional

Taluka In division

division in Km 2

5 6 7

27 138.6

27.3

Town

171 890.2

1 Town 15.8

23 122.6

221 1151.4

villages

+ 2

Tcwns £L_

~

81

State: GUJARAT

Remarks

8

Code No.1 to 101, 103,

109,112 to 114,133,134

& 136 are in division

NO.4.1.1.2.

Code No. 15 to 18,43

71 to 77,110,111,140,

141,170to 174, 198 to 200

are in division No. 4.1.1.2.

Code No. 185 to 189 are in

division No. 4.1.1.3 Javanpura

Village

Code No. 11, 13 to 27, 30,

33,60 to 63, 94 are in division

No. 4.1.1.2.

Code No.1 to 3, 41 to 47, 78

1080, 10610 115 are in division No. 4.1.1.3.

Code No. 28, 29,31,32,53to

59, 64 to 75, 82 to 93, 95 to

105, 116 to 134 are in division

No. 4.1.1.4.

2 3 4 5 6 7 e

II 4.t.l.2 (1) Khed- 1 to 101, 103, 109 680,4 Code No. 102, 104 to 108, Sabar brahma 109,11210114, 110,111,11510132,135 Kantha 133, 134, 136 are in division 4.1.1.1 Aravalli

(2) Vijay- 1 to 85 85 456.1

nagar

(Mahar)

(3) Bhiloda 1 to 158, 160 167 718.4 Code No. 159 is in division

to 168 No. 4.1.1.4

(4) Meghraj 1 to 127 127 539.6

Meghraj 1 Town 5.7

(Urban)

(5) Idar 15,10 18, 43, 24 197.8 Code No. 185 to 189 are in 71 to 77, 110, division 4.1.1.3.

111,140,141, Code NO.1 to 14, 19 to 42, 17010174,198 44 to 70, 78 to 109, 112 to to 200 139,142 to 169, 175 to

184, 190 to 197 are in

division No. 4.1.1.1.

(6) Himal- 1',13to 27, 23 116.7 Code No.1, 2, 3, 41 to

nagar 30,33,6010 47,78 to 80, 106 to 115 are

63,94 in division 4.1.1.3.

Code No. 28, 29, 31, 32, 53 to 59,

64 to 75,; 82 to 93, 95 to

105, 116 to 134 are in division

No. 4.1.1.4.

Code NO.4 to 10, 12,34 to 40,48

to 52, 76,77 & 81 are in

division No. 4.1.1.1.

(7) Modasa 5 to 14,32 18 117.0 Code No.1 to 4, 15to 31, 38

to 37, 58, 59 to 57, 6010 140 are in division

No. 4.1.1.4.

(8) Malpur 1109,17to 74 278.0 Code No. 10 to 16, 27,

26,29,36to 26,30 to 35, 70 to 74,

69, 75, 77 76, 94 to 98 are in division

to 93, 99 & 100 No. 4.1.1.4.

Malpur 1 Town 7.9

(Urban)

(9) Bayad 69, 70 2 10.4 Code No.1 to 68, 71 to 161

are in division No. 4.1.1.4.

Total 629 3114.4

for villages

Division + 2

4.1.1.2 TOWns + 13.6 3126.0

82

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

III 4.1.1.3 (1) Idar 185to 189 5 33.1 Code No.1 to 14, 19 to 42,

Sabar- 44 to 70, 78 to 109, 112 to

mati 139, 142 to 169, 175 to 184,

Plain 190 to 197 are in division

No.4.1.1.1.

Code No. 15 to 18, 43~ 71 to

77,110,111,140,141,170

to 174, 198 to 200 are in division

No.4.1.1.2.

(2) Himat- 1 to 3, 4110 23 182.6 Code No. 28, 29, 31, 32, 53

nagar 47,781080, to 59, 64 to 75, 82 to 93,

106 to 115 95 to 105, 116 to 134 are in

division No. 4.1.1.4.

Code No.4 to 10, 12,34 to 40,

48 to 52, 76, 77 & 81 are in division

No. 4.1.1.1.

Code No.l1, 13to 27, 30, 33,

60 to 63, 94 are in division

No. 4.1.1.2.

Himal- 1 Town 8.8

nagar

(Urban)

(3) Prantij 1 to 5, 29 to 30 200.9 Code No.6 to 27, 39 to

35,54 to 58, 48,68 to 72,98 to 101,127,

81 to 89,110 128 & 129 are in division 4.1.1.4.

to 113

Code No. 28. 36 to 38, 49 to

53, 59 to 67, 73 to 80, 90

to 97, 102 to 109, 114 to 126, 130 to

133 are in division No. 4.1.1.5.-

Prantij 1 Town 20.4

(Urban)

Total 58 416.6

for villages + Division 2 Towns . 29.2

No.4.1.1.3. 445.8

83

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

IV 4.1.1.4 (1) Himat· 28, 29, 31, 32, 65 342.5 Code No.4 to 10, 12,34 to

Vatrak, nagar 53 to 59, 64 to 75 40,48 to 52, 76, 77 & 81

Meshwa 82 to 93, 95 to are in division 4.1.1.1.

and 105, 116 to Code No. 11, 13 to 27, 30, 33,

Majham 134 60 to 63, 94 are in division

Plain No. 4.1.1.2.

Coqe No.1, 2,3,41 to 47, 78 tQ

80, 106 to 115 are in division

No. 4.1.1.3.

(2) Prantij 6to 27, 39 to 44 293.2 Code No.1 to 5, 29 to 35,

48,68 to 72, 54, to 58, 81 to 89, 110 to

9810101, 113 are in division No.4. 1.1.3.

12710129 Code No. 28, 36 to 38, 49 to 53,

59 to 67, 73 to 80, 90 to

97,102 to 109, 114 to 126, 130

to 133 are in division No. 4.1.1.5.

(3) Bhiloda 159 5.2 Code No.1 to 158, 16010 168

are in division No.4. 1.1 .2.

(4) Modasa 1 to 4, 15 to 31, 122 731.7 Code No.5 to 14,32 to 37, 58,

38to 57, 60 59 are in division No. 4.1.1.2.

to 140

Modasa , Town 13.5

(Urban)

(5) Malpur 101016,27, 26 79.4 Code No.1 to 9, 17 to 26, 29,

28,30 to 35, 36 to 69, 75, 17 to 93, 99 &

70 to 74, 76, 100 are in division No.4. 1.1.2.

94 to 98

(6) Bayad 1 to 68, 71 to 159 737.7 Code No. 69 & 70 are in

161 division No. 4.1.1.2.

Total 417 2189.7

for villages

Division + No. 1 Town + 13.5

4.1.1.4. 2203.2

84

2 3 4 5 6 7

V 4.1.1.5 (1) Pranlij 28,361038, 59 287.2 Code No.1 10 5, 29

Khari 49 10 53, 59 to to 35,541058,81 to 89,

Plain 67,73 to 80, 11010 113 are in division

901097,102 to No. 4.1.1.3.

109, 11410 Code No. 610 27, 39 to 48,

126, 130 to 68 to 72, 98 to 101, 127 to

133 129 are in division No. 4.1.1.4.

Talod 1 Town 22.4 (Urban)

Tolal 59

for villages m.2

Division + No. t Town

4.1.1.5 + 22.4

309.6

85

District Name: SA BAR KANTHA

State District

name

Division

number

Nameo!

adminis-

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIQ-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 09

Geology Soils

and name trative

divisions

2 3 4 5 6

Gujarat Sabar 4.1.1.1. Idar, Alluvium, Orthents

Kantha Idar Khedbrahma, blown Ochrepts

Upland and Himat- sand, etc. Usterts

nagar talukas Erinpura Ochrepts

Granite

Delhi System.

86

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region covers Idar and parts of

Khedbrahma and Himatnagar talukas. On the

western side Mahesana district is making

boundary with the region while northern,

eastern and southern boundaries are made by

Sabarmati plain 4.1.1.3.

From relief point al view, the contour of 200

meter passes through Idar town in north-west

to south easterly direction. The north eastern

part of the region is above 200 meters to the

M.S.L. while rest of the region is having 100

meters height above the M.S.L.

Geologically the region is having rocks of Delhi

System near by Idar and Erinpura Granite

north- of it, while the rest of region is covered

by Alluvium, blown, sand etc.

The sOils as per classification of NBSS of LUP

(ICAR) Nagpur have been found in the region

are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts Ochrepts.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

Transport and communication network in the

region is fairly good. The Himatnagar -

Khedbrahrna section of the meter gauge rail

line passes through this region. The urban

centers Khedbrahma and Idar are well

connected with other parts of the district and

other districts of the stale.

2

Gujarat Sabar

Kantha

Gujarat Sabar

Kantha

3

4.1.1.2

Sabar

Kantha

Aravalli

4.1.1.3

Sabarmati

Plain

4

Vijaynagar,

Bhiloda,

Meghraj,

Idar,

Khedbrahma,

Himatnagar,

Modasa and

Malpur and

Bayad

talukas

Idar,

Himatnagar

and Prantij

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Orthents-

blown Ochrepts

sand, etc. Usterts-

Erinpura Ochrepts

Granite

Delhi

system

Aravalli and

associated

rocks.

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

87

Orthents­

Ochrepts

Usterts­

ochrepts

7

This region spreads over Vijayanagar, Bhiloda,

Meghraj, Idar, Khedbrahma, Himatnagar,

Modasa and Malpur talukas. In the north, the

region touches the Rajasthan state, in the east

Panch Mahals district and in the south Kheda

district. In the west and south west are Idar

Upland 4.1.1.1 and Vatrak, Meshwa and

Majham Plain.

From relief point of view, the region has 200

meter and above altitude from the M.S.L. in

Khedbrahma. The altitude some time touches

300 meters and above. The Vijayanagar is the

highest part of region and height goes upto

500 meters and above, The landscape of the

region comprises of high hills and valleys. The

Vijayanagar and Khedbrahma are well

forested, Geologically the region is covered by

Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Erinpura granite,

Delhi System and Aravalli and associated

rocks,

The soils as per classification of NBSS & LUP

(ICAR), Nagpur have been found in the region

are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts,

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

Transport and communication is fairly good,

Ahmadabad-Udaipur section of meter gauge

and the national highway (No.8) pass through

this region. There is well connected network of

state highways and other district roads in the

region.

The region extends over Idar, Himatnagat and

Prantij talukas. The region makes its

boundaries with district Mahesana in the west,

Idar Upland 4.1.1.1 in the north, the Sabar

Kantha Aravalli 4,1.1.2 in the east and Khari

Plain in the south-east the boundaries of

district Ahmadabad and Gandhinagar also

touch the region,

From relief point of view, the general height of

the region is 100 meters above the M,S,L.

2

Gujarat Sabar

Kantha

3

4.1.1.4

Vatrak,

Meshwa

and

Majham

Plain

4

Himatnagar,

Modasa,

Prantij,

Bayad

Bhiloda

and

Malpur

talukas

5

Alluvium,

blown

6

Usterts­

Ochrepts

sand, elc.

Deccan Trap

Infra-Trappean,

Bagh and

Lameta Beds.

Erinpura

Granite

Delhi System

Aravalli and

associated rocks.

88

7

Geologically the Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

cover the region.

The soils as per classification of NBSS & LUP

(ICAR), Nagpur, have been found in the region

are Orthents - Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts.

Orthents - Recently formed soils

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of

view the region is well connected with

Ahmadabad-Udaipur section of meter gauge.

National highway (No.8) also passes through

the district and state highway and other district

roads also have good network in the region.

The region spreads over Himatnagar, Modasa,

Prantij, Bayad Bhiloda and Malpur talukas. In

the north the region makes its boundary with

Idar Upland 4.1.1.1,: in the north. and east

Sabar Kanta Aravalli 4.1.1.2 and in the south

district Kheda. Sabarmati Plain 4.1.1.3 and

Khari Plain 4.1.1.5 make boundaries with the

region in the west.

From relief point of view, the general height of

the region is 100 meter and above the M.S.L.

and in the northern part som& hillocks are also

in the region with some pockets of rei;erved

forests.

Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium,

blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean,

Bagh and Lameta Beds, Erinpura granite,

Delhi System, Aravalli and associated rocks.

The soils as per classification of NBSS & LUP

(ICAR), Nagpur, have been found in the region

are Usterts-Ochrepts.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region

Usterts - Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of

view the region is fairly well off. In the northern

2

Gujarat Sabar

Kantha

3

4.1.1.5

Khari

Plain

4

Prantij

taluka

5 6

Alluvium, Usterts-

blown sand Ochrepts

etc.

89

7

portion Ahamadabad - Udaipur section of

metre gauge and National highway pass

through (Himatnagar) the region. The main

towns Himatnagar (district headquarters) and

Modasa are connected with other parts of the

district and the state.

The region spreads over the parts of Prantij

taluka. It touches Ahmadabad district in the

south, Sabarmati Plain in the west and Vatrak,

Meshwa and Majham Plain in the north and

east.

The altitude of the region is 100 meters above

the M.S.L. Geologically the region is covered

by Alluvium, blown sand etc.

The soils as per classification of NBSS & LUP

(ICAR), Nagpur, have been found in the region

are Usterts-Ochrepts.

Ochrepts -Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

Transport and Communication network in the

region is good. The region is having meter

gauge rail line of Ahmadabad-Udaipur section.

The .regien is also well connected through

state highways and other district roads with

other parts of the district and the state.

DISTRICT MAHESANA

Regional Divisions

Mahesana district is a part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1)

and is sub-divided into following five sub-micro

regions on the basis of geology, soils topography,

climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Western Sandy Waste:

The region spreads over the western part covering Sami, Harij talukas and some part of

Chanasma taluka with an area of 1934.5 Km2. The

total inhabitants of the region are 195714 persons

out of which 180822 persons live in 137 villages while 14892 persons constitute urban population living in Harij town. Geologically the region is

covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. while the soils are orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments and Ochrepts-Psamments. The density of the region is 101 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.2 Central Alluvial Plain:

The region occupies the northern part of the district and covers Patan, Sidhpur, Kheralu,

Chanasma, Vis nagar, V~apur and Kalal talukas with an area of 4044.0 Km . The total inhabitants are 1404108 persons, out of which 1131990 persons are

living in 519 villages while 272118 persons live in

seven urban areas. Geologically, Alluvium, blown

sand, etc. are predominant and the soils are

Orthids-Aquepts, Ochrepts-Psamments and

Usterts-Usterts-Ochrepts. The density is 347 persons per km2 in the region.

4.1.1.3 Mahesana Aravalli:

the district, occupying Khera!u taluka. The area of

the region is 312.4Km2 and inhabit,ed by 58238

persons living in 68 villages. There is no urban area

in the region. Geologically the region is covered by

Alluvium, blown sand etc. Erinpura Granite and

Delhi·System. Soils found in this region are Usterts­Ochrepts. The density of the region is 186 persons

per Km2.

4.1.1.4. Sabarmati Basin:

This basin occupies parts of Kh-eralu, Vijapur and Kalal talukas covering an area of 579.8Km2 and

inhabited by 183586 persons 'Of which 144138

persons are living in 71 villages. Vijapur and Mansa

urban centers are inhabited by 39448 persons.

Geology of the region is Alluvium blown sand, etc. The soils are Usterts-Ochrepts in the region. The

density of the region is 317 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.5 Mahesana Lowland:

This lowland occupies Kadi, Mahesana and part of Chana sma and Kalal talukas with an area of 2175.5 Km2. The total population of the region is

707809 of which 522847 are inhabited in 305

villages. The urban inhabitants are 184962 living in

four towns including the district headquarters Mahesana. Geologically the region is covered by

,Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and the soils are Orthids­Aquepts, Ochrepts-Psamments and Usterts­Ochrepts.

The density of the region is 325 persons per This region spreads over north-eastern parts of Km2.

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District: MAHESANA Census Location Code No. 10. State: GUJAAAT

District Region No. of villages No. of Towns Area in Km2. in Region Population in Region

No. and in each region in Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

Name as evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Mahe- 4.1.1.1. 137 Villages .1934.5 1904.4 30.1 195714 180822 14892

sana Western (98 villages Harij (NP) of

Sandy of Sam! taluka, Harij taluka

Waste 1 village of

Santalpur taluka

of Banas Kantha,

36 villages of

Harij taluka and

2 villages of

Chansma taluka)

4.1.1,2 519 Villages 7 4044.0 3867,7 176.3 1404108 1131990 272118

Central (140 villages Patan (M)

Alluvial of Patan laluka, of Patan

Plain 3 villages of taluka, Sidhpur

Harij taluka, (UA) & Unjha

82 villages of (M) of Sidhpur

Sidhpur taluka, taluka, Chan sma

65 villages of (NP) of Chansma

Chansma taluka, taluka Visnagar

59 villages of (M) of Visnagar

Visnagar tafuka, taluka, Kheralu

7 villages of (NP) & Vadnagar Mehsana taluka, (NP) of Vadhnagar

24 villages of taluka.

Kalol taluka,

62 villages of

Vijapur taluka,

77 villages of

Kheralu taluka)

4.1.1.3 68 Villages Nil 312.4 312.4 58238 58238

Mahe- (68 villages sana of Kheralu Aravalli taluka)

95

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.1.4 71 Villages 2 579.8 551.5 28.3 183586 144138 39448

Sabar- (3 villages of Vijapur (NP)

mali Kalal taluka, & Mansa (NP)

Basin 46 villages of of Vijapur

Vijapur taluka, taluka

22 villages of

Kheralu taluka)

4.1.1.5 305 villages 4 2175.5 2111.5 64.0 707809 522847 184962

Mahe- (102 villages of Mahesana (UA)

sana Mahesana taluka, of Mahesana

Lowland 118 villages of taluka Kadi

Kadi taluka, (UA) of Kadi

41 villages of taluka Kalal

Kalal taluka, (M) of Becha-

43 villages of raji (VP)

Chansma taluka of Chansma

1 village of taluka

Visnagar taluka)

Grand Total 5 1100 14 9046.2 8747.5 298.7 2549455 2038035 511420

96

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: MAHESANA Census Location Code No. 10 State: GUJARAT

Sr. Division Taluka Location Code Total No. of Area in Km2 Remarks

No. Number No. of Census Villages/Towns of In

and Villages as 01 in Taluka Regional

Name per 1981 Taluka Division Divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1. (1) Sami 1 to 98 98 1514.7

Western (2) Santalpur 71 7.7 Code No. 71 of Santalpur laluka,

Sandy District district Banas Kantha, falls in this

Waste Banas Kanlha district and division.

(3) Harij 110 24, 27 to 35, 36 356.8 Code No. 25, 26 & 36 are in

371039 division No. 4.1.1.2

Harij 30.1

(Urban) Town

(4) Chansma 81,82 2 25.2 Code No. 110 49, 5610 67, 78 to

80 & 83 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

Code No. 50 to 55, 68 to 77, 84 to

110 are in division No. 4.1.1.5

Total 137 villages 1904.4

for + 1 Town + 30.1

division 1934.5

No.4.1.1.1.

II 4.1.1.2 (1) Palan 1 to 140 140 1040.5

Cenlral

Alluvial

Plain Patan 13.6

(Urban) Town

(2) Harij 25,26,36 3 20.1 Code No.1 10 24, 2710 35, 37 to

39 are in division No. 4.1.1.1

(el) Sidhpur 1 to 82 82 620.9

Sidhpur

(Urban) 9.4 Km2 area of Sidhpur village Unjha 2 46.8

(Urban) Town + 9.4 (Rural) included in Sidhpur urban

urban area.

97

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(4) Chansma 1 to 49, 65 485.5 Code No. 50 to 55, 68 to 77, 84 to

56 to 67, 110 are in division No. 4.1.1.5

78 to 80, 83 Code No. 81 & 82 are in division

No. 4.1.1.1

Chan sma 20.5

(Urban) Town

(5) Visnagar 1 to 57, 59 485.2 Code No. 58 is in division No.

59 &60 4.1.1.5

Visnagar 4.7

(Urban) Town

(6) Mahe- 70 to 72. 7 92.7 Code No.1 to 69, 73 to 105 are in

sana 106 to 109 division No. 4.1.1.5.

(7) Kalol 1 to 14, 24 178.2 Code No. 15, 16 & 17 are in

18 to 26, 32 division No. 4.1.1.4

Code No. 27 to 31,33 to 68 are in

division No. 4.1.1.5.

(8) Vijapur 1,2,12 to 17, 62 518.4 Code No. 3to 11, 18 to 24, 38 to

25 to 37, 44 43, 56 to 62, 75 to 81, 94 to 101,

to 55, 63 to 107 & 108 "re in division No.

74, 82 to 93, 4.1.1.4

102 to 106

(9) Kheralu 59 to 61, 76 to 77 426.2 Code No.1 to 58, 62 to 67, 72,

78, 81 to 102, 73, 79 & 80 are in the division No.

108 to 122, 126 4.1.1.3 Code No. 68 to 71,74,75,

to 145,151 to 103to 107, 123to 125, 146to

to 164 150,165 to 167 are in division

No.4.1.1.4

Kheralu 2 37.00

(Urban) Towns + 44.27

+ Vadnagar 81.27

(Urban)

Total for 519 villages 3867.7

division + 7 Towns + 176.3 No. 4044.0

4.1.1.2

III 4.1.1.3 (1) Kheralu 1 to 58, 68 312.4 Code No. 68 to 71,74, 75, 103 to Mahe- 62 to 67, 72, 107, 123to 125, 146to 150, 165 sana 73,79,80 to 167 are in division No. 4.1.1.4 Aravalli Code No. 59 to 61,76 to 78, 81 to

102, 108to 122, 126to 145,151

to 164 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

98

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Total tor 68 villages 312.4

division + Town Nil + Nil

No. 312.4

4.1.1.3

IV 4.1.1.4 (1) Kheralu 68 to 71, 22 133.9 Code No.1 to 58, 62 to 67. 72,

Sabar- 74,75.103to 73. 79 & BO are in division No.

mati 107,123, to 4.1.1.3 Code No. 59 to 61.76 to

Basin 125.146 to 78,81 to 102, 108 to 122. 126 to

150.165 to 167 145, 151 to 164 are in division

No.4.1.1.2

(2) Vijapur 3 to 11, 18 46 397.1 Code No.1. 2,12 to 17.25 to 37,

to 24. 38 to 44 to 55. 63 to 74. 82 to 93, 102

43. 56 to 62. to 106 are in division No.4, 1.1.2

75 to 81. 94

to 101, 107 & 108

Vijapur 2 1.4 (Urban) Towns + 26.9

+ Mansa 28.3

(Urban)

(3) Kalol 15.16 & 17 3 20.4 Code No. 27 to 31. 33 to 68 are in

division No. 4.1.1.5 Code No.1 to

14. 18 to 26. 32 are in division

No. 4_1.1.2

Total for 71 Villages 551.5 division + 2 Towns + '28.3

No. 579.8 4.1.1.4

V 4.1.1.5 (1) Mahe- 1 to 69, 73 to 102 677.3 Code No. 70 to 72. 106 to 109 are Mahe- sana 105 in division No.4. 1. 1.2 sana

Lowland

Mahesana 12.9 8.8 Km2

area of Mahesana (Urban) Town + 8.8 Yillage (Rural) included in the

21.7 Urban area

(2) Kadi 1 to 118 118 8133 Kadi 2.8 13.5 Km2 area of Kadi (Urban) Town + 13.5 village (Rural) included in the

'16.3 Urban area

99

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(3) Kalol 27 to 31, 41 271.3 Code No.1 to 14, 18 to 26, and 33 to 68 32 are in division No, 4,1,1.2

Code No, 15 to 17 are in division

No. 4.1,1.4

Kalol 1 Town 17,2 (Urban)

(4) 50 to 55, 68 to 43 346.7 Code No, 81 & 82 are in division Chanasrna 77, 84 to 110 No, 4,1, U Code No.1 to 49, 56

to 67, 78 to 80, 83 are in division No. 4.1.1,2

Bechalaji 1 Town 8,8 (Urban)

(5) Visanagar 58 2.9 Code No.1 to 57 and 59 to 60

are in division No, 4,1,1,2

Total for 305 2111.5

division Villages + 64.0 No, t 4 Towns 2175.5 4.1.1,5

100

District Name: MAHESANA

State District

name

Division

number

and name

2 3

Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.1

Western

Sandy

Waste

Name of

adminis­

trative

divisions

Sami,

Harij and

Chanasma

talukas.

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 10

Geology

5

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

101

Soils

6

Orthids­

Aquepts

Orthids­

Psamments

Ochrepts­

Psamments

State: GUJARAT.

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region extends over Sami, Harij, and parts

of Chanasma talukas. In the north it is making

boundary with distt. Banas Kantha, Little Rann

of Kachchh is touching its south-western part.

Surendra nagar dislt. is making boundary with

the region in the south and the Central Alluvial

Plain in the east.

From relief point of view, the region is having

low relief in comparison to the other parts of

the region. The height in Chanasma taluka of

this region is about 57 metres above the MSL

while it decreases towards west. Saraswati is

the main river of the region and flows from

north-east to south-west and submerges in the

Little Rann of Kachchh. River Banas also

touched the northern boundary of the region.

Geologically Alluvium blown sand, etc. are

found with sand dunes at some places.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR)

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts,

Orthids, Psamments and Ochrepts­

Psammenls types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown Soils (Hydromorphic)

Psamments - Sandy Soils (Recent)

Ochrepts - Shallow black brown and alflJvial

soils of northern region.

Transport and communication facilities in the

region are comparatively lesser than the other

part of the district. Metre gauge railway line

runs from Mahesana via Chanasma up to

2 3

Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.2

Central

Alluvial

Plain

4

Patan,

Sidhpur,

Chanasma,

Kheralu,

Mahesana,

Vijapur,

Kalol,

, Visanagar and

Hurji

Talukas

5

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

102

6

Orthids·

Aquepts

Ochrepts­

Psamments

Usterts­

Ochrepts

7

Harij. State highway from Radhanpur and

Viramgam also passes via Sami and Harij and

connects the district headquarters Mahesana

via Chanasma.

The region covers the Patan, Sidhpur,

chanasma, and parts of Kheralu, Mahesana,

Visanagar, Vijapur, Kalal and Harij talukas. The

region makes its boundaries with Banas

Kantha distt. in the north, Western Sandy

Waste 4.1.1.1 in the west, Mahesana Aravaili

4.1.1.3 in the north east, Sabarmati Basin

4.1.1.4 in the east, Mahesana Lowland in the

south·west and Gandhinagar dist[l(;t in the

south-east.

From relief point of view this region is having

100 metre as maximum height from the M.S.L.

The 100 metres contour passes through.

Patan, lower parts of Sidhpur and eastern

parts of Mahesana talukas. Slope is westward.

River Banas, Saraswati, Rupen and its

tributaries drain the region. The sand dunes

have been partially stabilised in the western

part. Geologically the region is covered by

Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids·Aquepts,

Ochrepts • Psamments and Usterts - Ochrepts.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

del/elopment.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Psamments • Sandy soils (Recent)

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

The transport and communication network is

well developed in this region. The

Ahamadabad-Delhi metre gauge rail link

passes through the middle of this while other

metre gauge rail links are Mahesana·Kheralu,

Mahesana·Patan.Kakosi and Mahesana­

Chanasma·Bechraji. The network of roads

connect all the towns with district

headquarters (Mahesana) and other parts of

the district and the state.

2 3

Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.3

Mahesana

Aravalli

Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.4

Sabarmati

Basin

4

Kheralu

taluka

Kheralu

Kheralu

Vijapur and

Kalal

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Usterts-

blown Ochrepts

Sand, etc.

Erinpura

Granite

Delhi System.

Alluvium, Usterts-

blown Ochrepts

sand, etc.

103

7

The region covers the northern part of Kheralu

taluka and makes .its boundary with Banas

Kantha and district in the west and north while

Sabar Kantha touches in the south-east. In the

south, regional boundaries are common with

Central Alluvial Plain 4.1.1.2 and Sabarmati

Basin.

From relief point of view, the height goes up to

370 metres above the MSL (Tranga Hill) and

the 200 metres contour runs along the

southern boundary of the region.

Geologically the region is having Alluvium,

blown sand, etc. Erinpura Granite and Delhi

System. The rocks are metasedimentary.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR)

Nagpur, the region has Usterts-Ochrepts types

of soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of

view, the facilities in the region are as good as

in the Alluvial Plain. Metre gauge from

Mahesana terminates at Tranga. One state

highway also passes through the region which

makes accesibility possible to Banas Kantha

district and other parts of the district.

The region spreads over Kheralu, Vijapur and

Kalal talukas. In the north lies Mahasana

Aravalli 4.1.1.3 while in the east is Sabar

Kantha district and southern boundary is

touched by Alhmadabad and Gandhinagar

district. The Central Alluvial Plain 4.1.1.2 is

making boundary with region on the western

side.

From relief point of view, the regi~r. 's having

100 metres above the M.S.L. and the general

slope of the region is towards east (Sabarmati

river.) Sabarmati is the main river which drains

the region from north to south. Geologically

the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand,

etc.

2 3

Gujarat Mahesana 4,1,1.5

Mahesana

Lowland

4

Kadi,

Mehasana,

Kalal,

Chansma

and

Visnagar

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids·

blown Aquepts

sand, etc. Ochrepts·

104

Psamments

Usterls·

Ochrept$

7

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR)

Nagpur, the region is covered by Usterts·

Ochrepts types of soils,

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts· Deep black soils.

Transport communication is quite good, The

state highway (10) passes through the

northern part of the region. Vijapur town is

connected by metre gauge railway from

Mahesana and Kalal. The state highway from

the district headquarters passes through

Vijapur to Himatnagar and other parts of the

state. Mansa town is also connected by metre

gauge railway.

The region spreads over Kadi, Mahesana and

parts of Chanasma, Visnagar and Kalal

talukas. In the south the region touches the

boundary of Ahmadabad district while in the

north and eastern ,sides the Central Alluvial

Plain is running with the boundary of this

region.

The topography of the region is flat and of

sandy plain. Near mahesana the height is 99

metres above the M.S.L. and near Becharaji it

is 68 metres above the M.S.L. which indicate

general slope toward west. Geologically the

region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand,

etc.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region is covered 'by Orthids·

Aquepts, Ochrepts . Psamments and Usterts·

Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids • Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts • Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Psamments • Sandy soils (Recent)

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts· Deep black soils.

DISTIRICT GANDHINAGAR Regional Divisions

Gandhinagar forms the part of Gujarat Plain

(4.1.1) and is sub-divided into following two sub­divided into following two sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and

natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Sabarmati Plain

The region covers the major part of the district. It is a alluvial plain. The region contains 67 villages

and Gandhinagar town, the state capital of Gujarat. Its area is 588.7 Km2 which is inhabited by 265499 persons of which 203056 and 62443 persons live in

rural and urban areas respectively. The region is

105

composed of Alluvium blown sand, etc. and soils

are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of population is

451 persons per Km2 in the region.

4.1.1.2 Khari Plain

The region covers .Khari river's catchment area in

the eastern parts of the district and includes 11 villages with an area of 97.9 Km2. The population of the region is 32713 which is entirely rural.

Geologically the region is having Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The soils in the region are Usterts­Ochrepts. The density of this region is 334 persons per Km2.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: GANDHINAGAR Census Location Code No. 11 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns in Area in Km£ 1981 Population 1981

No. and in each Region each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

name as evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Gandhi- 4.1.1.1 67 Villages 588.7 531.9 56.8 265499 203056 62443

nagar Sabar- (64 villages of Gandh'lnagar mali Gandhinagar (n.a) of

Plain taluka and 3 Gandhinagar

villages of taluka

Dehgam taluka

of Ahmadabad

district).

4.1.1.2 11 Villages Nil 97.9 97.9 32713 32713 Khari (11 villages of

Plain Gandhinagar

taluka.)

Grand

Total 2 78 686.6 6298 56.8 298212 235769 62443

109

REGlON·WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1961

District Name: GANDHINAGAR Census location Code No. 11 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No of Area in Km2 Remarks

No. No. & No. of Census villagesLIowns

Name villages as per of In of Tall)ka In

1981 Taluka divi- Regional

sian division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1 (1) Gandhi. 1 to 33, 36 64 496.7 Code No. 34, 35, 50, 51,63 to 67,

Sabar- nagar to 49, 52 to 62, 74 & 75 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

mati Plain 68 to 73

Gandhinagar 56.8

(Urban) Town

(2) Dehgam 1,2,3 3 35.2 Code No.1, 2, & 3 of Dehgam

taluka, district Ahmadabad lall in

this district,

Total for 67 531.9

division villages

No. 1 Town t 56.8

4.1.1.1 588.7

4.1.1.2 (1) Gandhi- 34,35,50, 11 97.9 Code No.1 to 33, 36 to 49, 52 to

Khari nagar 51 63to 67, 62,68 to 73 are in division No.

Plain 74 & 75. 4.1.1.1

Total for 11 97.9

division villages t

No. t .Jill_ 4.1.1.2 Town Nil

97.9

110

District Name: GANDHINAGAR

State District Division

name number

and name

2 3

Gujarat Gandhi- 4,1,1.1,

nagar Sabarmati

Plain

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No, 11

Name of Geolcgy Soils

adminis-

tralive

divisions

4 5 6

Gandhi- Alluvium, Usterts-

nagar taluka blown Ochrepts

and Dehgam sand, etc.

taluka of

Ahmadabad.

111

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region spreads over major parts of the

district and some part of Dehagam taluka of

Ahmadabad district. The region makes its

boundaries with Sabar Kantha and

Ahamadabad districts in the north-esst and

south, The northern and western boundaries

are adjoining with Mahesana district.

From relief point of view, the region has a

maximum height of 75 metres above the

M,S,L .. The region as a whole is occupied by a

flat plain with minor undulations through

deeply cut by Sabarmati river. The region is

constituted by young and old alluvium upon

which mobile sand has been deposited

creating minor undulations, The river

Sabarmati which flows from north to south

divides the district into two parts, It has cut its

channel and fluvial terraces through the

alluvial plain, Deep gullies have been

developed on both the banks of the

Sabarmati. Geologically the region is covered

by Alluvium, blown sand, etc,

Soils found in the region are sandy alluvials

and as per classification by NBSS & LUP

(ICAR), Nagpur, the region has Usterts -

Ochrepts types of soils,

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region,

Usterts - Deep black soils,

2

Gujarat Gandhi-

nagar

3

4.1.1.2

Khari

Plain

4 5

Garldhi- Alluvium,

nagar Taluka blown sand, etc.

112

6

Usterts­Ochrepts

7

Transport and communication net-work in the

region is well' connected with rest of the state,

since the state capital Gandhinagar falls in this

region. National highway passes through

Gandhinagar and a broad gauge rail line

connects, it with Ahmadabad. Apart from this

there are district roads which pass through the

region.

This region covers the South-eastern part of

the district. It is bounded in the northern and in

the western side by Sabarmati Plain 4.1.1.1

and eastern and southern boundaries are

common with Ahmadabad district.

From relief point of view, the region is

occupied by flat alluvial plain with minor

undulations. However, the exploration of oil

and natural gas has been conducted recently,

proved the existance of rocks. Geologically the

region is composed of Alluvium blown sand,

etc.

Soils found in the region are alluvial and as per

classification of NBSS & LUP (I CAR) Nagpur,

the region has Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Ochrepts - ShallOW black, brown 'and alluvial

soils of northern region

Usterts - Deep black soils,

Transport and communication facilities in this

region are as good as in other part of Gujarat

Plain, Metre gauge railways passes through.

this region which connects Ahmadabad with

Dehgam, The state highway from Ahmadabad

to Dehgam also passes through the region

along with a district road which approaches

the state capital Gandhinagar.

DISTRICT AHMADABAD

Regional Divisions

Ahmadabad district is a part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) and is sub-divided into following five sub­micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Vir~mgam Plain

The region spreads over the northern parts of Ahmadabad district, occupying a large part of Viramgam taluka and some parts of Sanand taluka. There are 163 villages in the region covering an area of 1798.9 Km2 and inhabited by 280319 persons. The urban inhabitants living in two urban areas (69.1 Km2) are 58615 persons. Geologically the area is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. and the soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the regio" is 156 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.2 Sabarmati Basin

This basin is in the north-eastern part of Ahmadabad district and extends over Sanand, Daskroi, city taluka of Ahmadabad and Dholaka talukas covering an area of 1589.6 Km2. The total inhabitants are 2948607 persons out of which 295555 persons are living in rural areas in 155 vilJages. The urban population is 2653052 living in 24 towns (including Ahmadabad urban Agglomeration). This is the highly urbanised region. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 1855 persons per Km2.

113

4.1.1.3 Khari-Meshwa Plain

This plain is occupying Dehgam taluka and parts of Daskroi taluka in the north eastern part of the district. There are 132 villages covering an area of 868.5 Km2 as rural part and is inhabited by a 261361 persons. The only urban centre Dehgam is inhabited by 24868 persons. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. and the

soils are Usterts·Ochrepts black. The density of the region is 320 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.4 Bhadar - Bhogava lowland This region is occupying the central part of the

district, covering parts of Viramgam, Sanand, Dholka and Dhandhuka talukas. The total area of the region is 2831.5 Km2. The total population of the region is 188784 which is entirely rural and living in 127 villages. Geologically the area is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and the soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts, and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 67 persons per Km2

which is the lowest in the district.

4.1.1.5 Bhadar River Pfain This plain occupies the south-western part of the

district and covers the part of Dhandhuka taluka. The region is inhabited by 118188 persons in 89 villages while 44543 persons live in three urban centres (Dhandhuka, Barwala and Ranpur). Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochregts. The density of this plain is 119 persons per Km

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District Name: AHMADABAD

District Region No. of villages

No. and in each region

Name as evolved

2 3

Ahmada- 4.1.1.1. 163 villages

bad Viram- (147 villages of

gam Viramgam taluka

Plain 16 villages

of Sanand taluka)

4.1.1.2 i55 villages

Sabar- (36 villages of

mati Sanand taluka,

Basin 18 villages of

Ahmadabad city

taluka, 48 viii·

ages of Daskroi

taluka & 53

villages of

Dholka taluka)

DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

Census Location Code No. 12

No. of Town

in region

4

2

Viramgam (M)

& Mandai (VP)

of Vir am gam

taluka

24

Ahmadabad (M.C.)

City, Sardar-

nagar (M), Sahij-

pur Bogha (NP)

Naroda (NP),

Naroda (INA),

Hansol (VP),

Ahmadabad can·

lonment (Coni!.),

Odhav (NP), Odhav

INA, Nikol (VP)

Ranip (NP), Vejal·

pur (VP), Vastrapur

A . K 2. R . rea In m- In eglon

Total Rural Urban

5 6 7

1798.9 1729.8 69.1

1589.6 1310.9 278.7

(VP), Memnagar (VP),

Ghatlodia (VP),

Ghodasar (VP),

Isanpur (VP), Kali

(VP), Vatva INA &

Sarkhej (VP) of

Ahmadabad City

taluka, Nandej (VP)

Of Deskroi taluka,

Dholka (M)

& Bavla (NP) of

Dholka taluka

Sanand (NP) of

Sanand ta\uka.

117

State: GUJARAT

Population in Reqion

Total Rural Urban

8 9 10

280319 221704 58615

2948607 295555 2653052

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.1.3 132 village 1 Degham 895.5 868.5 27.0 286229 261361 24868

Khari- (42 village (NP) of

Meshwa of Daskroi Degham

Plain Taluka & taluka

90 villages

of Degham

taluka)

4.1.1.4 127 villages Nil 2831.5 2831.5 188784 188784

Bhadar- (11 villages

Bhogava of Vir am gam

Lowland taluka,

14 villages

of Sanand

taluka

63 villages

of Dholka

taluka,

39 villages

of Dhandhuka

taluka.)

4.1.1.5 89 villages 3 1365.4 1247.2 118.2 162731 ' 118188 44543

Bhadar (89 villages Dhandhuka

River of Dhandhuka (NP)

Plain Taluka.) Ranpur (VP)

& Barwala

(VP) of

Dhandhuka

Taluka

Grand Total 5 666 30 8480.9 7987.9 493.0 3866670 1085592 2781078

118

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, '981

District Name : AHMADABAD Census Location Code No. 12 State: GUJARAT

Sr. Division Taluka Location Code Total No. of Area in Km 2 Remarks

No. Number & No. of Census Villages/Towns of In

Name Villages as of in Taluka Regional

per 1981 Taluka Division. Division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1 (1) Viram- 1 to 146, 158 147 1487.6 Code No. 147 to 157 are in

Viram- gam division No. 4.1.1.4

gam Plain

Viramgam 2 69.1

(Urban)& Towns

M'andal

(Urban)

(2) Sanand 1 to 4, 15to 16 242.2 Code No.5 to 14, 21 to 28, 35 to 20,29 to 34 50,65 & 66 are in division No.

4.1.1.2. Code No. 51 to 64 are in

division No.4.1.1.4.

Total for 163 villages 1729.8

division + 2 Towns + 69.1

No. 1798.9

4.1.1.1.

II 4.1.1.2 (1) San and 5 to 14, 36 320.0 Code No.1 to 4, 15 to 20, 29 to 34 Sa bar- 21 to 28, 35 to 29 to 34 are in division No. mati 50,65 to 66 4.1,1.1 ,Code No. 51 to 64 are in Basin division No. 4.1,1.4.

San and 40.4 (Urban) Town

(2) Ahma- 1 to 18 18 125,7 dabad City

Taluka

119

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Ahmadabad (1) Ahmadabad City 20 Towns 198.5

U.A (2) Sardarnagar

(3) Sahijpur Bogha

(4) Naroda

(5) Naroda INA

(6) Hansol

(7) Ahmadabad

Cantonment

(8) Odhav

(9) Odhav INA

(10) Nikol

(11) Ranip

(12) Vejalpur

(13) Vastrapur

(14) Memnagar

(15) Ghatlodia

(16) Ghodasar

(17) Isanpur

(18) Kali

(19) Vatva INA

Sarkhej

(3) Daskroi 1 to 18, 48 48 372.3 Code No.19 to 47, 63 to 75 are in

to 62, 76 to 90 to 75 are in division No. 4.1.1.3

Namdei 9.1

(Urban) Town

(4) Dholka 10 to 32, 35 53 492.9 Code No.1 to 9, 33, 34, 50 to 59,

to 49, 60 to 71, 72 to 89, 93 to 116 are in

90,91,92 division No. 4.1.1.4

Dholka 2 30.7

(Urban) & Towns

Bavla

(Urban)

Total for - 155 villages 1310.9

division + 24 + 278.7

No. Towns 1589.6

4.1.1.2

III 4.1.1.3 (1) Daskroi 19to 47, 42 310.5 Code No.1 to 18,48 to 62, 76 to

Khari- 63 to 75 90 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

Meshwa

Plain

(2.) Dehgam 4to 93 90 558.0 Code No.1, 2 & 3 of this taluka

fall in Gandhinagar district

Oehgam 27.0

(Urban) Town

120

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Total for 132 villages 868.5

division + 1 Town 27.0

No. 895.5

4.1.1.3

IV 4.1.1.4 (1 ) 147to157 11 157.4 Code No.1 to 146 and 158 are in

Bhadar- Viramgam division No. 4.1.1.1

Bhogava

Lowland

(2) Sanand 51 to 64 14 188.1 Code No.1 to 4, 15 to 20, 29 to 34

are in division No. 4.1.1.1 Code

NO.5 to 14, 21 to 28,35 to 50,65

& 66 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

(3) Dholka 1 to 9,33, 63 1168.5 Code No.1 0 to 32, 35 to 49, 60 to

34,50 to 59, 71,90 to 92 are in division No.

72 to 89, 93 to 116 4.1.1.2

(4) Dhan- 7 to 12, 32 to 39 1317.5 Code No.1 to 6, 13 to 31,42 to

dhuka 41,59 to 65, 58,66 to 92,102 to 117, 123 to

93 to 101, 118 126 are in division No. 4.1.1.5

to 122, 127, 128

Total for 127 villages 2831.5

division Town Nil + Town Nil

No. 2831.5

4.1.1.4

V 4.1.1.5 (1) Dhan- 1 to 6, 13 a9 1247.2 Code No. 7to 12,321041,5910

Bhadar dhuka to 31, 42 to 65,93 to 101, 11810 122, 127 & River 58,66 to 92, 128 are in division NC'. ~.1.1.4

Plain 102to 117,

123to 126

Dhandhuka

Urban

Ranpur

(Urban) & - 3 Towns 118.2

Barwala

(Urban)

Total 89 villages 1247.2

for + 3 Towns + 118.2

division 1365.4

No.4.1.1.5

121

District Name: AHMADABAD

State District

name

Division

number

Name of

adminis-

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHY.SIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 12

Geology Soils

and name trative

divisions

2 3 4 5 6

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.1 Viramgam Alluvium, Orthids-

dabad Viramgam and Sanand blown Aquepts

Plain taluka sand etc. Usterts-

Ochrepts

122

State: GUJARAT.

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region spreads over the north-eastern

parts of Ahmadabad district, occupying a large

part of Viramgam taluka and some part of

San and taluka. This region makes its

boundaries with distt. Surendranagar in the

west, district Mahesana in the north and east,

SabarmaU Basin in the south-east and Bhadar,

Bhogava Lowland in the south.

From relief point of view, the general slope of

the region is from north to south. The highest

point is in the north eastern part of the distt.

Near village Telavi, (17) in Viramgam taluka

the height is 85 metres. The height in the

southern parts of the district goes upto 35

metres. The region is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand, etc. and some seasonal channels

emerged in the western part of the region in

rainy season. The soils are sandy alluvial. soils

as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur,

the region has Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts­

Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soil (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts - Sha~ow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils,

Transport and communication facilities in the

region are good. Viramgam is main town

known for transportation and transhipment

facilities, State highway passes through

2 3 4

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.2 San and

dabad Sabarmati Daskroi

Basin and Dholka

taluka

and

Ahmadabad

city

taluka

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-

blown Orthids-

sand, etc. Aquepts

Usterts-

Ochrepts

123

7

Viramgam town and the broad gauge railways

which pass through Viramgam are

Ahmadabad - Kandla section and Ahmadabad

- Okha sections. Ahmadabad Mahesana (Metre

gauge) line also links Viramgam. The Mandai

town of the region is also well connected with

other parts of region, district as well as state.

The region extends over Daskroi, City taluka of

Ahmadabad and parts of Sanand and Dholka

talukas. This region makes its boundaries with

Mahesana and Gandhinagar district, in the

north and Khari-Meshwa Plain 4.1.1.3 and

distt. Kheda in the east, Viramgam Plain

4.1.1.1 in the west and Bhadar-Bhogava

Lowland 4.1.1.4 in the south and southwest.

From relief point of view, region is having

height from 22 metres to 67 metres. The

highest point in the region is 67 metres at Sola

(10) of Daskroi taluka white the height near

Dholka is only 22 metres above the M.S.L. The

general slope is from north to southwards. It is

transversed by Sabarmati river the terrain is

undulating. Geologically the region is covered

by Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

The region is covered by sandy alluvial soils.

There are oil bearings fields in the region and

Sanand field is quite result oriented. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (leAR), Nagpur, the

region has Orthids·Aquepts and Usterts­

Ochrepts Types of soils.

Orthids - Seils of arid region with some

development

Aquepts - Brown soil (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts . Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of

view, the region on the whole, is well

developed. The main town is Ahmadabad

which is known as the hub of tht'

transportation network not only in this region

2

Gujarat Ahma-

dabad

3

4.1.1.3

Khari­

Meshwa

Plain

4

Dehgam

and Daskroi

taluka

5

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

124

6

Usterts­

Ochrepts

7

and district but also in the state as a whole.

Ahmadabac;l is connected with Ahmadabad -

Bombay - Ahamadabad - Okha, Ahmadabad

Kandla se~lions of broad gauge railways and

also by Ahmadabad - Delhi, Ahmadabad -

Bhavnagar, Ahmadabad - Bhuj/Jodhpur,

Ahmadabad - Udaipur sections of Metre

gauage railway lines. National highway (8A)

from Kandla to Ahmadabad and national

highway (8) from Bombay to Delhi via -

Udaipur also pass through the region after

touching Ahmadabad. Apart from this, the

region is having a good network of state

highways and other district roads. All other

towns are also well connected with the other

parts of the district and the state including the

region.

The region spreads over the eastern part of the

Ahmadabad district; covering Dehgam taluka

and some parts of Daskroi taluka. The region

makes its boundaries in the east by Sabarmati

Basin 4.1.1.2 and in the north-west and north

by Gandhinagar and Sabar. Kantha districts

respectively while southern and south eastern

boundary is extended upto Kheda district.

As regards the relief 100 metre contour passes

through north eastern part of the region. The

general height of the region is between 60

metres to 100 metres above the MSL.

Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium

blown sand, etc. Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (leAR), Nagpur, the region has Usterts·

Ochrepts types of soils.

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts • Deep black soils

As regards transport and communication

network, the region is well off. The

Ahmadabad Udaipur section of the metre

gauge rail way passes through Dehgam town

which is the only town in the region. Dehgam

is also well connected with state highways and

other district. roads.

2 3 4 5

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.4 Viramgam Alluvium,

dabad Bhadar- Sanand blown

Bhogava Dholka and sand, etc.

Lowland Dhandhuka

talukas

125

6

Orthids-

Aquepts

Usterts-

Ochrepts

7

This region spreads over the central part of the

district and occupies the major parts of Dholka

and Dhandhuka talukas and some parts of

Viramgam and Sanand talukas. The region

makes its boundaries wth district

Surendranagar in the east, Viramgam Plain in

the north, Sabarmati Basin in the north east,

distt. Kheda in the east, Gulf of Khambhat in

the south and Bhadar River Plain in the west.

As it has been named the region is having

lowest relief in the district. In the northern parts

the height is 20 metres above the MSL, while

the southern parts are having only 12 metres

height above the MSL. Geologically the region

is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

Sabarmati, Bhogava and Bhadar are the main

rivers of the region. All of them merges in the

Gulf of Khambhat.

The southern part of the region gets fully

submerged under water during rainy season

and major parts remain marshy.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts and

Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soil (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of

view, the region has good network. The

Bhavnagar - Ahmadabad rail link passes

through the region, the national highway also

passes through the region just parallel to the

rail line. There are also state highways and

other district roads in the region which form a

good communication and transport network.

2 3 4 5

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.5 Dhandhuka Alluvium

dabad Bhadar taluka blown

River sand, etc.

Plain Deccan

Trap

126

6

Orthents-

Ochrepts

Usterts-

Ochrepts

7

The region spreads over south western part of

the district in Dhandhuka taluka. The region

makes its boundary with Bhadar-Bhogava

Lowland. 4.1.1.4 in the east, district

Surendranagar makes its boundary with the

region in the north and distt. Bhavnagar

touches the region in the west and south.

From relief point of view, the general slope of

the region is from west to east. The height is

82 metres in the west, 65 metres in the south

and the eastern part is having 21 metres above

the MSL. Geologically the area is having

Alluvium, blown sand, etc and Deccan Trap.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR)

nag pur, the region has Orthents-Ochrepts -

and Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black brown and alluvial

soils of northern rellion.

Uslerts - Deep black soils.

As regards transport and communication the

region is having good network of state

highways, other district roads and

Ahmadabad-Bhavnagar and Botad

Surendranagar sections metre gauge railways

which pass through the region. All three towns

(Dhandhuka, Ranpur, Barwala), are well con­

nected with the region and other parts of the

district and the state.

DISTRICT KHEDA

REGIONAL DIVISIONS

Kheda district is the part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) and is sub-divided into following five sub-divided into following five sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Sabarmati - Vatrak Plain

The plain covers some parts of Matar, Mehmedabad and Kapadvanj talukas which occupied the western part of the district. The area of the region is 1154.1 km2 which is inhabited by 399218 persons out of which 357940 persons live in rural and 41278 persons live in urban areas of Kheda and Mehmedabad. Geologically the region is having Alluvium, bel own sand, etc. coverage. The soils found in this region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 346 persons per km2, which reflects its agricultural development.

4.1.1.2 Nadiad Plain

This region extends over Petlad, Nadiad, Thasra, Anand, Borsad and parts of Matar and Kapadvanj talukas, covering the central part of the district. It has an area 3247.1 km2. This is the biggest-micro region of the district having 470 villages inhabited by 1292327 persons. The region is also highly urbanised and there are 13 urban centres with a population of 476233. In the northern part, the region is having Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds and Deccan Trap while the rest of the region is full of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The region has Orthids-Aquepts and Usters-Ochrepts types of soils. The density of this plain is 545 persons per km2

which reveals its development.

127

4.1.1.3 Aravalli Forested Rock-Outcrops

The region covers part of the Balasinor taluka, the extreme northern part of the district. The area of the region is 287.7 km2 and inhabited by 74638 persons living in 60 villages. There is no urban area

in the region. In this region the granites intruded into Aravallis and form hummock and large mounds and geologically this region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand etc., Deccan Trap, Infra­Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds, Erinpura Grante, Aravalli and associated rocks., The soils of the region are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of region

2 ., I is 259 persons per km . The region IS ess developed as compared to other regions of the

district.

4.1.1.4 Mahi Plain

The Mahi Plain covers the eastern part of the district and extends over the parts of Balasinor, Thasra, Anand, Khambhat and Borsad talukas. The region is having 795.1 km2 area. The rural area is 780.6 km2 and inhabited by 375063 persons while the Pali town (urban area 14.5 km2) is inhabited by 12625 persons. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. Infra-Trappena, Bagh and Lameta Beds and near the Balasllior Erinpura granites are found in a small part. The region is having Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils. The density of the region is 488 persons per km2, which reaveals its development.

4.1.1.5 Khambhat Silting Plain

This region covers the southern part of the

district and extends over Khambhat and Borsad talukas. The area of the region is 1405.7 km2 out of

which 1323.7 km2 area is rural which is inhabited by 308704 persons and 82.00 km2 area comes under the urban areas of Khambhat and Dhuvaran with a

128

population of 76219. Geologically the region is

covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and the soils

are Orthids-Aquepts and usterts-Ochrepts. Th{)

density of the region is 274 persons per km2.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: KHEDA Census Location Code NO.13 Slate: GUJARAT

District Region No. of villages No. of towns in Area in km-1981 Po~ulation 1981.

No. and in each Region each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

Name as evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Kheda 4.1.1.1 192 villages 2 1154.1 1119.3 34.8 399218 357940 41278

Sabar- (65 villages of Mehmedabad (NP)

mali Malar laluka, 2 Kheda (NP)

Vatrak 62 villages of of Mehmedabad

Plain Mehmedabad laluka

taluka 65 villages

of Kapadvanj laluka)

4.1.1.2 470 villages 13 3247.1 3043.1 204.0 1768560 1292327 476233

Nadiad (17 villages of Kapadvanj (M)

Plain Malar taluka, of Kapadvanj

14 villages of laluka, Bala-

Mehmedabad sinor (NP) of

taluka, 96 viII- Balasionr

ages of Kapad- taluka, Thasra,

vanj taluka, 33 (VP) & Dakor

villages of (UA) of

balasinor talu- Thasra taluka,

ka, 50 villages Umreth (M),

of Thasra taluh, Anand (M)

44 villages of Vallabh-

Anand taluka, 31 vidyanagar

Villages of bar- (NP), & Vithal

sad taluka, 79 Udyognagar (INA)

villages of of -Anand taluka,

Petlad taluka, Borsad (M) of

100 villages of Borsad taluka,

Nadiad taluka, Petlad (M) &

& 6 villages of Sojitra (NP) of

Khambhat taluka) Petlad taluka,

Vaso (NP) of Nadiad taluka

4.1.1.3 60 villages Nil 287.7 287.7 74638 74638 Ariivalli (60 villages of Forested Balasinor

Rock taluka)

Outcrops

131

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.1.4 108 villages 795.1 780.6 14.5 387688 375063 12625

Mahi (6 villages of Pali (VP)

Plain 8alasionr taluka, of Thasra

44 villages of taluka

Thasra taluka,

33 villages of

Anand taluka,

25 villages of

Borsad taluka)

4.1.1.5 138viliages 2 1405.7 1323.7 82.0 384923 308704 76219

Kham- (39 villages of Khambhat (M)

bhat Borsad taluka, and Dhuvaran

Silting 4 villages of (VP) of Khambhat

Plain Petlad taluka taluka

and 95 villages

of Khambhat

taluka)

Grand Total 5 968 18 6889.7 6554.4 335.3 3015027 2408672 606355

132

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: l<HEDA Census Location Code No. 13 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in km Remarks

No. No.& No. of Census villagesLTowns

Name villages as per of In ofTaluka In

1981 Taluka division Regional

division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1. (1) Matar 1 to 27, 32 to 42, 65 451.6 Code No. 28 to 31,43 to 47, 59,

Sabar- 48 to 58, 61 to 60,70 to 73, 81 & 82 are in

mati 69,74 to 80 division No. 4.1.1.2

Vatrak (2) Mehme- 1 to 25, 28 to SO, 62 379.8 Code No. 26, 27, 51, 54 to 58, 71

Plain dabad 52, 53, 59 to 70 to 76 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

Mehmedabad

(Urban) & 2 34.8

Kheda Towns

(Urban)

(3) Kapad- 1 to 6, 24 to 30, 65 287.9 Code NO.7 to 23,31 to 45,47,

vanj 46, 48 to 56, 72 57 to 71, 85 to 99, 118, 123 to to 84, 100 to 117, 139,147 to 161 are in division 119to 122, 140to No. 4.1.1.2 146

Total for

division - 192 village.s 119.3 No. + 2 Towns 34.8 4.1.1.1

1154.1

II. 4.1.1.2 (1) Kapad· 7to 23, 31 to 96 678.6 Code No.1 to 6, 24 to 30,

Nadiad vanj 45,47,57to 46, 48 to 56, 72 to 84,

Plain 71, 85to 99, 100 to 117, 119to 122,

118, 123 to 139, 140 to 146 are in division

147 to 161 No.4.1.1.1

Kapadvanj 19.2 urban Town (2) 8ala- 55,57,63 to 74, 33 206.8 Code No.1 to 54, 56, 58 to 62 are in

sinor 77, to 84, 88 to division NO.4.1.1.3 and Code No.

'35,97, 98 & 99 75, 76, 85 to 87 & 96 are in

division No.4.1.1.4

133

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Balasinor 21.6 Urban Town (3) Thasra 1 to 14, 24 to 40, 50 347.7 Code No. 15 to 23, 41 to 55,

56 to 66, 72 to 79 67 to 71, 80 to 94 are in division

No.4.1.1.4

Thasra

Urban & 2 29.9 Dakor Towns Urban

(4) Anand 1 to 3, 6 to 13, 44 318.9 Code No.4, 5, 14 to 18, 27 to 19 to 26, 33 to

32, 38 to 44, 51, to 57, 67 37,45 to 50, 58

to 69, 75, 76 & 77 are in to 66, 70 to 74

division No. 4.1.1.4

(1) Umreth

Urban,

(2) Anand)

Urban

(3) Vallabh. 4 44.9 Vidyanagar Towns (Urban) &

(4) Vitha\·

Udyognagar

(Urban)

(5) 1 to 19, 21 to 23, 31 318.9 Code No. 24 to 31, 48 to 54, II 32 to 36, 38, 45,

70 to 77, 95 and 20 are in 47 &55

division No.4. 1. 1.4 Code No. 37,

39 to 44, 46, 56 to 69, 78 to 94

are in division NO.4.1.1.5

Borsad 24.9 Urban Town

(6) Petiad 1 to 73, 76, 79 to 79 438.4 Code No.74, 75, 77 & 78 are 83

In division No.4.1.1.S

Pet/ad

Urban & 2 16.6 6.9 km2

area of Pet/ad village Sojitra Towns + 6.9 (Rural) included in the Urban ----Urban

23.5 area (7) Nadiad 1 to 100 100 622.3

Nadiad

Urban & 2 40.3 Vaso Towns Urban

134

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(8) Mater 28 to 31, 43 to 17 125.4 Code No.1 to 27, 32 to 42, 48 47,59,60,70to to 58, 61 to 69, 74 to 80 are 73,81, to 82 in division No.4.1.1.1

(9) Kham- 25,27 to 31 6 49.9 Code No.1 to 24, 26, 32 bhat to 101 are in division No.4.1.1.5

(10) Mehme- 26,27,51, 54 to 14 87.7 Code No.1 to 25, 28 to 50, 52, 53, dabad 58,71 to 76 59 to 70 are in division No. 4.1.1.1

Total for 470 villages 3043.1 division + 13 + 204.0 4.1.1.2' Towns

3247.2

"' 4.1.1.3 (1) Balasinor 1 to 54, 56, 60 287.7 Code No.75, 76, 85 to 87, Aravalli 58 to 62 96 are in division No. forested 4.1.1.4 Rock Code No.55, 5763 to 74, Outcrops 77 to 84, 88 to 95, 97, 98 & 99 are

in division No.4.1.1.2

Total for

division - 60 287.7 4.1.1.3 villages +

+ Town-

NIL

287.7

IV 4.1.1.4 (1) Bala- 75,76,85 6 36.2 Code No.1 to to 54, 56, 58 to 62 Mahi sinor to 87, 96 are in division No.4.1.1.3 Plain Code No.55, 57, 63 to 74,

77 to 84, 88 to 95, 97 98 & 99 are

in division No. 4.1.1.2

(2) Thasra 15to 23, 44 267.8 Code No.1 to 14,24 to 40, 41 to 55, 5610 66, 72 to 79 are in division 67 to 71, 80 to 94 No.4.1.1.2

Pali 14.5 (Urban) Town (3) Anand 4,5,14to 33 312.2 Code No.1 to 3,6 to 13, 19

18,27 to 32, to 26,33 to 37, 45 to 50, 58 38 to 44, 51 66, 70 to 74 are in division to 57, 67 to No.4.1.1.2 69,75 to 77

IV 4.1.1.4 (4) Borsad 20,24 to 25 164.4 Code No.37, 39 to 44, 46, 31,48 to 54, 56 to 69, 78 to 94 are in division 70 to 77,95 No.4.1.1.5

135

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Code No.1 to 19, 21 to 23, 32 to

36,3845,47 & 55 are in division

No.4.1.1.2

Total for - 108 780.6

division villages oj. 14.5

No. + 1 Town

4.1.1.4 795.1

V 4.1.1.5 (1) Borsad 37,39to 39 250.7 Code No.1 to 19,21 to 23,

Kham- 44,46,56 32 to 36, 38, 45, 47 & 55 are

bhat to,69, 78 to 94 in division No.4.1.1.2

Silting Code No. 20, 24 to 31, 48 to 54, Plain 70 to 77, 95 are in division 4.1.1.4

(2) Petlad 74,75, 4 13.3 Code No.1 to 73, 76', 79 to 83 are

77 & 78 in division-No.4.1.1.2

(3) Kham- 1 to 24, 26, 95 1059.7 Code No.25, 27 to 31 are in

bhat 32 to 101 division No. 4.1.1.2

Khabhat

(Urban)

& 2 - 82.0 ;

Dhuvaran Towns

(Urban)

Total 138 1323.7

for villages + division 2 Towns 82.0 No.

4.1.1.5 1405.7

136

District Name: KHEDA

State District Division

name number

and name

2 3

Gujarat Kheda 4.1.1.1

Sabarmati-

Vatrak

Plain

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No.13

Name of

adminis­

trative

division

4

Matar,

Mehmedabad

Geology

5

Alluvium,

blown

and Kapadvanj sand,

talukas etc.

137

Soils

6

Orthids

Aquepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

State: GUJARAT

Physio-cultural Characteristics

7

The region covers the western part of district

along the border of Ahmadabad dislt. and

spreads over Matar, Mehmedabad and

Kapadvanj, talukas. This region makes its

boundary with Ahmadabad dislt. in the west

Khambhat Silting Plain in the south, Nadiad

Plain in the east and district Sabar Kantha in

the north.

As regards the relief of the region, it is higher

in the north (70 meters above the MSl) and

becomes lower towards soutA (22 meters)

above the MSL), Sabarmati, Vatrak are the

main rivers of the region. The region is

composed of A1luvil1111, blo\\tn sand, etc. Soils

found in the region are deep black in the north

and gray brown in the rest of the region. Soils

as classified by NBSS & LUP (leAR), Nagpur,

the region has Orthids-Aquepts and usterts­

Ochrepts type of soils.

Orthids-Soils of arid region with some

developments.

Aquepts-Brown soils (Hydromophic)

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and Alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

The region has good network of roads and

railway. The broad guage section of

Ahmadabad Bombay passes through the

region. The region is having national highway,

state highways and other major district roads,

of which most of them are connecting the

region with Ahmadabad.

2

Gujarat Kheda

3

4.1.1.2

Nadiad

Plain

4

Petlad

Nadiad,

Thasra,

Anand

Borsad,

Parts of

Matar

Mehmedabad

Kapadvanj,

Balasinor,

Khambhat,

talukas

5

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

Deccan

Trap Infra-

Trappean,

Bagh and

lameta Beds

138

6

Orthids

"quepts.

Usterts-

Ochrepts

7

The region forms the central part of the district

and extends over Petlad, Nadiad, Thasra,

Anand, Borsad, Mehmedabad, Kapadvanj,

Balasinor, Khambhat and parts of Malar

taluka, The region makes its boundary with

Sabarmati-Vatrak Plain. 4.1.1.1 in the west,

district, Sabar-Kantha in the north, Mahi Plain

4.1.1.4 in the east and khambhat sliting Plain

4.1.1.5 in the south.

As regards relief the 100 metre, contour

passes through the region in northern part.

The general slope of the region is from north

to south, and in the southern part of the plain

touches the hughts upto 32 meters above the

MSL. Geologically the region is having

Alluvium blown sand, etc generally but in the

northern part Infra-Trappen Bagh and Lameta

Beds and Deccan Trap are also found in very

small areas.

In northern part the soils are deep black,

shallow black, alluvial and rest of the region is

covered by gray and brown soils. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the

region has Orthids-Aqrepts and Usterts­

Ochrepts types of soils, Othids-Soils of arid

region with some development.

Aqepts-Brown soils, (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

As regards the trasport and communication

facilities the region is having well developed

network of rail and roads. The Ahmadabad -

Vadodara section of br.oad gauge railway

passes through the region connecting Natliad

and Anand towns, from Anand Godhra

section Broad gauge also passes through .the

region and connects Umreth, Dakor and

Thasra town with Anand. The second section

Anand to Khambhat (BG) pa~ses through the

region and connect Petlad town with Anand.

The third section Vasad Kantha also passes

through Borsad in the region. There are two

sections of narrow gauge Nadiad-Kap~dvanj

and Nadiad-Bhardran which connect the

2 3 4 5 6 7

Nadiad town with Kapadvanj, Vaso, Sojitra,

Pet lad towns. The National highway (No, 8)

also connects the region with other parts of the

district and the state. There is a well developed

network of state highway and other district

roads .. Industrial development has taken place

in the region.

Gujarat Kheda 4.1.1 ,3 Balasinor Alluvium Usterts- This region covers the north-eastern part of the Aravalli taluka blown Ochrepts district and occup the northern part of the Forested sand, etc Balasinor taluka. The region makes it rock Deccan boundary with Sabar Kantha district in the Outcrops Trap Infra- west and North, district Panch Mahals forms

Trappean, Bagh boundary with the region in the east and in the and lam eta Beds south Nadiad Plain 4.1.1.2 makes its boundary Erinpura with the region.

Granite

Aravalli and As regards the relief of the region, it has 100 associated rocks. metre height in general above the MSL. This

region is also highest part of the district, which

in some places has alevation 212 meters,

Geologically the region is composed of. The

soils are deep.black, shallow black, brown and

alluviums. The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the region has usterts-

Ochrepts types of soils.

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts- Deep black soils.

The transport and communication network of

the region is very poor. There is no rail or road

link to the region except on e state highway

which rs very close to its boundary in Panch

Mahals district.

Gujarat Kheda 4.1.1.4 Balasinor, Alluvium, Usterts- The region occupies the eastern part of the Mahi Thasra, blown Ochrepts district, covering Balasinor, Thasra, Anand, Plain Anand, sand, etc. and Borsad talukas, the region is making its

and Borsad Infra-Trappean, boundary with district, Vadodara and district talukas. Bagh and Panch mahals in the east and Nadiad Plain

Lameta Beds 4,1,1,2 in the west and Khambat Silting Plain

Erinpura in the south-west.

Granite.

From relief point of view, the region is having

60 metres height above the MSL in the north

and 35 metres above the MSL in the south,

Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium,

blown sand etc. Infra-Trappean, Bagh and

139

2 3 4

Gujarat Kheda 4.1.1.5 Khambhat

Khambhat Borsad

Silting and Petlad

Plain talukas.

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-

blown Aquepts

sand; etc. Usterts-

Qchrepts

140

7

Lameta Beds and Erinpura Granite. The soils

found in the region are gray brown. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the

region has Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

The transport and communication network in

the region is fairly good, the railways,

Ahmadabad-Vadodara, Anand - Godhra,

Vasad - Kathana section of broad guage pass

through the middle of the region.

The region occupies the south-western part of

the district and extends over Khambhat, Petlad

and Borsad talukas. The region makes its

boundary with distt. Ahmadabad in the west,

Sabarmati-Vatrak Plain 4.1.1.1. and Nadiad

Plain 4.1.1.2 in the north, Mahi Plain 4. 1.1.4 in

the east, Gulf of Khambhat and District.

Bharuch in the south.

From relief point of view, the region has very

low profile of slope. The region has 50 metres

height above the the MSL in the north, wile the

salt watery area of coastal part in 10 to 16

metres above the MSL, and usually remain

flooded in rainy season. Geologically the

region is covered by Alluviums blown sand,

etc. Soils are gray and brown types. The south

western part is composed of coastal alluvium

with saline and alkaline soils. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the

region has Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-,

Ochrepts-types of soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvium

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthids·Soils of arid region with some develop­

ment.

The transport and communication network of

the district is good. Anand-Khanbhat and

Vasad • Kantha section of (BG) Western rail­

way pass through the region along with slate

highway and other district road.

DISTRICT VADODARA

REGIONAL DIVISIONS

The district Vadodara is the part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) and is sub-divided into following seven sub­micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt:

This is the smallest region in the district and occupies western part of the Padra taluka and located in the mid western side of the district. There are 30 villages in the region with an area of 224.1 km2, which is inhabited by 83878 persons. This is an entirely rural area. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium blown sand, etc. Soils are Usterts-Ochrepts. Density of the region is 347 persons per km2.

4.1.1.2 Mahi Plain:

This region extends over the north-western part of the district and covers parts of talukas of Padra, Vadodara and major part of Savli taluka. The area of the region is 952.3 km2 out of which 920.8 km2 is rural which is inhabited by 320,523 persons in 158 villages. Six towns with an area of 31.5 km2 is inhabited by 62,003 persons. Major parts of the region is geologically composed of Alluvium blown sand, etc. except the northern part where' small patches of Erinpura Granite and Deccan Trap are found. Soils of the region are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 402 persons per km2 which reveals its development.

4.1.1.3 Vadodara Plain:

This region occupies the central part of the district and extends over Padra, Vadodara, Savfi, Vagodia, Dabhoi, Karjan, Sinor and Sankheda talukas covering an area of 2618.9 km2. The rural

141

area of the region is 244.3 km2 and is inhabited by 497,022 urban persons in 418 villages. The region is also highly urbanised in the district. Its urban population is 827473 living in six towns including the district headquarters Vadodara. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand etc. Deccan Trap and gneiss. The soils of the region are Usterts-Ochrepts. The .region is having very good agricultural as well as industrial base and is supported by fertile soils and climate. The density of the region is 506 person per km2. Which reflects its development.

4.1.1.4 Orsang-heran Plain:

This region occupies the mid-eastern part of the district and extends over Dabhoi, Sankheda, Chhota Udaipur, Nasvadji, Jetpur Pavi and Tilakwada talukas of Vadodara and some parts of Nandod taluka of Bharuch districts. The area of the region is 2438.3 km2 out of which 2403.2 km2 is rural which is inhabited by 465658 persons in 670 villages. The urban population is 46595 in five towns. Geologk !'y the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap Infra, Trappean Bagh 'and lameta Beds, gneiss Aravalli and associated rocks, the soils are orthents-Orchrepts and usterts­Ochrepts. Summer seasons are very dry and humiclity increases only in rainy season. The density of the region is 210 persons per km2.

4.1.1.5 Viddhyan Hills:

This region in the eastern part of the district and extends over Chhota Udaipur and Nasvadi talukas. there is a pocket of Madhya Pradesh state in Chhota Udaipur taluka, which consists of a single village of Jhabua district. The area of the region is 827.6 km2 of which 825.6 km2 is rural and is

inhabited by 129,631 persons in 212 villages. The

Urban population is 5,738 living in Kavant town.

Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean, Bagh and lameta beds. There is forest cover in the

south-western part of the region. The weather

conditions are same as in other regions of the

district, i.e. hot and dry summer with good rains in

monsoon. Soils are Orthents-ochrepts. The density

of the region is 164 persons per km2 which reveals that area is not developed.

4.1.1.6 Narmada Gorge:

This region occupies south-eastern part of the

district and covers some parts of Chhota Udaipur and Nasvadi tal ukas. The area of the region 190.8

km2 and is inhabited by 8192 persons in 33 villages.

The region is not having any urban area.

Geologically the region is composed of Deccan

Trap Infra-Trappean, 8agh and lameta Beds and the

soils are Orthents Ochrepts and Orthents Rock­outcrops. The density of the region is 43 persons per km2. It is lowest in the district which reflects that

it is not developed region.

4.1.1.7 Lower Narmada Valley:

This valley extends over Oabhoi, Karjan, Sinor

and Tilakwada talukas in the southern part of the

district. The total area of this valley is 530.7 km2 out

of which 514.5 km2 is rural area and is inhabited by

103381 persons in 136 villa~es and the urban area

of Sinor town is 16.2 km whose population is

8,718. Geologically the valley is composed of

Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Deccan Trap, Infra­Trappean, Bagh and lameta Beds. The soils are

Othids-Ochrepts and Usterts. The density of the region is 211 persons per km2.

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District Name: VADODARA

District Region No. of villages

No. and in each Region

Name as evolved

2 3

Vadodara 4.1.1.1 30 Villages

Kham- (30 villages of

bhat Padra taluka)

4.1.1.2 158 villages

Mahi (11 villges of Plain Padra taluka,

29 villages of

Vadodara taluka,

118 villages of

Savli taluka.)

4.1.1.3 418 villages

Vadodara (41 villages of

Plain Padra taluka,

73 villages of

Vadodara taluka,

19 villages of

Savli taluka,

95 villages of

Vaghodia taluka,

84 villages of

Dabhoi taluka,

64 villages of

Karjan taluka,

22 villages of

Sinor taluka,

20 villages of

Sankheda taluka)

DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISION

Census Location Code No,:15 State: GUJARAT

Area in km- 1981 Population 1981 No. of towns in

each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

NIL 224.1 224.1 83878 83878

6 952.3 920.8 31.5 382526 320523 62003 (Padra (U.A.) of

Padra taluka,

Fertilizer nagar

(NM), Jawahar-

nagar (NM), Bajwa

(VP), Petrochemical

Complex INA

(INA), Nandesari-

INA (INA) of

Vadodara taluka.

6 2618.9 2441.3 177.6 1324495 497022 827473

Chhani (NP),

Vadodara (Me) &

Tarsali (VP) of

Vadodara taluka,

Vaghodia (VP) of

Vaghodia taluka,

Dabhoi (M) of Dabhoi

taluka, Karjan

(NP) of Karjan

taluka

145

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.1.4 670 villages 5 2438.3 2403.2 35.1 512253 465658 46595 Orsang- (124 villages of Jetpur (VP) Heran Nasvadi taluka, of Jetpur-Plain 212 villages of pavi taluka,

Jetpur pavi- Bahadarpar-

taluka, 21 vill- (VP),Bodeli-

ages of Tilak- (VP) and

wada, 21 villa- Sankheda (VP)

ges of Dabhoi of Sankheda

taluka,164 1a,luka, Chhota

villages of Udaipur (NP) of

Sankheda taluka, Chhola Udaipur

127 villages of taluka

Chhola Udaipur

taluka & 1 village

of Nandod taluka,

district Bharuch.)

4.1.1.5 212 villages 827.6 825.6 2.0 1353(39 129631 5738

Vindhyan (68 villages of Kavan! (VP) of

Hills Nasvadi taluka, Chhota Udaipur

143 villages taluka

of Chhota Udaipur

laluka, 1 village

of Alirajpur taluka,

Disl. Jhabua of

Madhya Pradesh.)

4.1.1.6 33 villages NIL 190.8 190.8 8192 8192

Narmada (6 villages of

Gorge. Chhota Udaipur

taluKa,27

villages of

Nasvadi laluka.)

4.1.1.7 136 villages 530.7 514.5 16.2 112099 103381 8718

Lower (76 villages of Sinor (VP) of

Narmada Tilakwada Sinor taluka

Valley taluka, 18

villages of

Sinor taluka,

29 villages of

Karjan taluka &

13 village of

Dabhoi taluka.

Grand 7 1657 19 7782.7 7520.3 262.4 2558812 1608285 950527

Total

146

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: VADODARA Location Code No, 11 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in km Remarks

No. No,& No. of Census villages/Towns

Name villages as per ot In otTaluka In

1981 Taluka division Regional

division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1. (1) Padra 1 to 5,12 30 224,1 Code No,6 to 11, 23 to 26 & 32

Kham- 1022,33 to are in division No, 4,1.1,2,

bhal 41,61 to 65 Code No, 27 to 31,4'2 to 60, 66 to

Silt 82 are in division No, 4.1,1.3

Tolal for

division 30 224,1

4.1,1,1 villages

Towns NIL + -

224.1

II 4,1.1.2 (1) Padra 6to 11, 11 69,2 Code No, 1 to 5, 121022, 3310

Mahi 23 to 26 &32 41, 61 to 65 are in division No.

Plain 4,1,1,-1 Code'No, 27to31, 42 to

60, 66 to 82 are in division No,

4.1.1.3,

Padra

(Urban) 1 Town 13.3 12.8 km2 are of Padra village

(Rural) included in Urban area

(2) Vado- 1 to 11, 16 29 178.4 Code No, 12 to 15,24 to 32,

dara to 23, 33 to 40 to 42, 45 to 101 are in division

39,43,44 & No,4,1,1,3

102

Fertilizer

nagar, (Urban),

Jawaharnagar

(Urban),

8ajwa (Urban), 5 Towns 18,2

Petrochemical-

Complex INA

(INA), Nandesari

INA (INA)

147

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(3) Savli 1 to 88, 118 673.2 Code No. 89 to 94, 97,

95,96,98 122 to 130, 135 to 137

to 121, 131 are in division No. 4.1.1.3

to 134,

Total for

division 158 920.8

No. villages t 31.5 -4,1,1,2 + 6 Towns 952,3

III 4.1.1 ,3 (1) Padra 271031, 41 228.0 Code No, 1 to 5, 12 to 22,

Vado- 421060, 33 to 41, 61 to 65 are in

dara 66 to 82, division No. 4.1.1.1

Plain Code No.6 to 11, 23 to 26 & 32

are in division No, 4,1.1.2

(2) Vadodara 12 to 15, 73 360.1 Code No.1 to 11,16 to 23,

24 to 32, 33 to 39, 43, 44 & 102 are

40 to 42, in division No. 4.1.1.2

45 to 101

Chhani (Urban)

Vadodara (Urban) 3 Towns 123,1

& Tarsali (Urban)

(3) Savli 89 to 94, 19 118.8 Code No.1 to 88, 95, 96,

97, 122 to 130, 98 to 121, 131 to 134 are

135 to 137 in division No.4.1.1 ,2

(4) Vaghodia 11095 95 549.4

Vaghodia 15.0

(Urban) Town

(5) Dabhoi 1 to 53, 57 to 84 474,2 Code No. 54 to 56, 71 to 74, 92 to

70, 75 to 91 104, 108 are in division No.

4.1.1.4 Code No.l0S to 107, 109

to 118 are in division No. 4.1.1.7

Dabhoi 23,8

(Urban) Town

(6) Karjan 1 to 52, 64 455.4 Code No. 53 to 55, 68 to 93

56 to 67 are in division No. 4.1,1.7

Karjan 15,7

(Urban) Town

(7) Sinor 1 to 21 & 23 22 141.4 Code No.22, 24 to 40 are in

division No. 4.1.1.7

148

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(8) Sankheda 14 to 21, 40 to- 20 114,0 Code No.1 to 13, 22 to 39,

47,76 to 79, 48 to 75, 80 to 184 are in division

No. 4.1.1.4

Total for - 418 villages 2441,3

division No. + 6 To\\,ns + 177.6

4.1.1.3 2618.9

IV 4,1.1.4 (1) Nasvadi 1 to 89, 99 to- 124 290.6 Code No. 90 to 96, 98, I

Orsang- 119,138 to 145, 120to 137, 146to 165,

Heran 166 to 170 171 to 186, 188, to 192, 194 are

Plain in division No.4.1.1.5 Code No.

187,193, 195 to 219 are in

division No.4, 1.1.6

(2) Jetpur- 1 to 212 212 800.8

pavi

Jetpur 4.4

(Urban) Town

(3) Tilakwada 2 to 1" 14, 25 to- 21 53.9 Code No.1, 1210 13, 15 to 24,34,

33,36 35, 3710 97 are in division

No.4.1.1.7

(4) Dabhoi 54 to 56, 71 to 74, 2~ 75.4 Code No. 10510 107, 10910 118

92 to 104 & 108 are in division No. 4.1.1.7

Coele No.1 to 53, 57 to 70, 75 to

91 are in division No.4.1.1.3

(5) Sankheda 11013,221039, 164 582.0 Code No. 14 to 21, 40 to .47,

48 to 75,80 to 184 76 to 79 are in division No.

4.1.1.3

Bahadarpur

(Urban)

Bodeli

(Urban) 3 19.2 7.5 km2 area of Sankheda

Sankheda Towns +7.5 village (Rural) included

(Urban) 26.7 in the Urban area

(6)

Chhota- 1,2,101015,19- 127 599.1 Code No,3 to 9, 16 to 18,

Udaipur to 26,31 to 47, 27 ot30, 48 to 71, gO to 108,

72 to 89, 10910- 124to 127, 138to 140, 143,-

123, 128to 137, 144,151 to 155,157, 167to

141,142,145 to- 174,193 to 208, 224 to 269 &

150,156,158to- & 272 are in division No.

166, 175 to 192 4.1.1,5 Code No. 270, 271,

209 to 223 273 to 276 are in division No.

4.1.1.6 149

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Chhota-

Udaipur 4,0

(Urban) Town

(7) Nadod 19 1.4 Code No, 19 of Nadod taluka,

(Dis!. district Bharuch falls in

Bharuch) this region,

Total for

division 670 villages 24Q3.2

No, + 5 Towns + 35,1

4,1,1.4 2438.3

V 4.1,1.5 (1) Nasvadi 90 to 96, 98, 120- 68 143,7 Code No. 187,193,195 to 219

Vin- 137, 146to 165, are in division No.4,l, 1,6

dhyan 171 to 186, 188 to Code No.1 to 89, 97,99 to 119,

Hills 192, 194 138 to 145, 156 to 170 are in

division No.4,I, 1.4

(2) Chhota- 3 to 9,16 143 678.2 Code No.270, 271, 273 to 276

Udaipur to 18, 27 to are in division No. 4.1.1.6

30,48 to 71,- Code No. 1,2, 10to 15,

90 to 108, 124 19 to'26, 31 to 47, 72 to 89,

to 127, 138 to 109 to 123, 12810 137, 141,

140, 143, 144, 142, 145to 150, 156, 158 to-

151 to 155, 157, 166,175 to 192, 209 to 223

167 to 174, 193 are in division No.4,1.1.4

to 208, 224 to

269,272

Kavant 2.0

(Urban) Town

(3) Alirajpur 31 3.7 Code No. 31 of Tal. Aliraj-

Dist. pur dist. Jabua of Madhya

Jabua Pradesh falls in Tal. Chho-

(M.P.) ta Udaipur, disl. Vadodara.

Total for

division 212 vi~lages 825.6

No. t 1 Town t 2.0

4.1.1.5 827.6

VI 4.1.1.6 (1) Chhota- 270,271,273 6 89.9 Code No,I,2,10to 15,

Nar- Udaipur to 276 191026,3110 47, 72 to 89,

mada 109 to 123, 12810 137, 141,

Gorge. 142, 145tb 150, 156, 158to 166,

175 to 192, 209 to 223 are in

150

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

division No.4. 1.1.4

Code No.3 to 9, 16 to 18, 27 to

30,48 to 71, go to 108, 124 to 30,

48 to 71, 90 to 108, 124 to 127,

138 to 140, 143, 144, 151 to 155,

157, 167 to 174, 193 to 208, 224

to 269 & 272 are in division No.

4.1.1.5

(2) Nasvadi 187,193, 27 100.9 Code 1 to 89, 97, 99 to 119, 138

19510219 to 145, 166 to 170 are in division

No.4. 1 . 1.4 Code No.go to 96, 98,

120to 137, 146to 165, .171 to

186, 188 to 192 & 194 are in

division No.4.1.1.5

Total for

division - 33 190.8 No. villages + 4.1.1.6 Town-NIL

190.8

VII 4.1.1.7 (1) nlak- 1,12,13, 76 190.6 Code No.2 to 11, 14, 25 to 33 Lower wada 15, to 24, 34, & 36 are in division No. 4.1.1.4 Narmada 35, 37 to 97 Code No.1 to 21 & 23 are in Valley (2) Sinor 22, 24 to 40 18 134.9 division No.4. 1.1.3

Sinor 1 16.2 (Urban) Town

(3) Karjan 53to55,68 29 130.8 C6de No.1 to 52, 56 to 67 are in to 93 division No.4. 1.1.3

(4) Oabhoi 105 to 107, 109 to- 13 58.2 Code No.1 to 53, 57 to 70, 118 75 to 91 are in division No.

4.1.1.3 Code No. 54 to 56, 71 to

74,92 to 104 & 108 are in

division No.4. 1.1.4

Total for

division 136 514.5 No. villages + 16.2 4.1.1.7 1 Town

---530.7

151

District Name: VADODARA

State Division

name

Division

number

and name

2 3

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.1

Khambhat

Silt

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.2 Mahi

Plain

Name of

adminis­

trative

• divisions

4

Padra

taluka

Padra, Vadodara

and

Savli

talukas

STATEMENT ON REGION·WISE

PHYSIO-CUL TURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 15

Geology Soils

5 6

Alluvium, Usterts-

blown Ochrepts

sand,

etc.

Alluvium, Usterts-blown Ochrepts

sand, etc,

Deccan

Trap

Erinpura

Granite

152

State GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region occupies the parts of Padra taluka in

the mid western part of the district. The region

makes its boundaries with Vadodara Plain 4.1.1.3

in the east, district Bharuch in the west and Kheda

district in the north.

From relief point of view, the eastern part is 22 metres above the MSL and the western part is 10 metres above the MSL. The region is elevated

towards west. Geologically the region is

composed of Alluvium, blown, Sand, etc. The

soils are gray-brown and deep black. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the

region has Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

The transport and communication network of the

region is based on the state highway and (No.6)

and narrow gauge section of Jambusar and

Vadodara which passes through the district_

This region covers the north western part of the

district and extends over Padra, Vadodara and

Savli talukas. It makes its boundaries with district

Kheda in the north, Vadodara Plain in the south­

east and district Panch Mahals in the north east

and the district Bharuch in the west.

Regarding the relief of this plain, the northern

portion is up to 100 metres above the MSL. The

middle part is 85 metres above the MSL and the

western part is 30 metres above the MSL. General

2 3

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.3

Vadodara

Plain

4

Padra, Vadodara

Savli,

Vagodia,

Dabhoi,

Karjan,

Sinor

and

Sankheda

talukas

5

Alluvium, blown

sand, etc.

Deccan

Trap

Gneiss

-153

6

Usterts­Ochrepts

7

slope of the region is towards south-west

Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand etc, Deccan Trap and Erinpura

Granite. The soils are gray, Brown and deep

black. Soils as classified by N~SS & LUP (I CAR) ,

Nagpur, the region has Usterts Ochrepts types of

soils.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

The transport and communication network of the

region is good. The Ahmadabad-Vadodara

section of broad gauge passes through the region

along with national highway (No.8). There is a

narrow gauge section in the eastern- part which

connects the two broad gauge rail links of Anand­

Godhra and Vadodara-Godhra.

The region extends over, Padra, Savli, Vagodia,

Vadodara, Dabhoi, Karjan, Sinor and Sankheda

talukas in the central part of the district. The

region makes its boundaries with Khambhat silt

4.1.1.1 and Mahi plain 4.1.1.2 in the west, district

Panch Mahals in the north, Orsimg-Heran Plain

4.1.1.4 in the east and Lower Narmada Valley

4.1.1.7 in the south.

From relief paint of view, the northern part is 8!l

metres and near Karjan town the height is 27

metres above the MSL. Geologically the region is

composed of Alluvium blown sand, etc, Deccan

Trap and Gneiss. Soils are medium black, deep

black and gray brown. Soils as classified by NBSS

& LUP (I CAR) , Nagpur, the region has Usterts­

Ochrepts types of soils.

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of view,

the region has good network of roads and rails.

Bharuch-Vadodara section of broad gauge passes

through the region along with national highway

(No.8). The other broad gauge section of

2 3 4

Gujaral Vadodara 4.1.1.4 Dabhoi,

Orsang Sankheda,

. Heran Chhota-

Plain Udaipur,

Nasvadi,

Jetpur-

Pavi,

Tilakwada

Talukas

and some

part of

NanE:lod of

Bharuch

district

5

Alluvium, blown

sand etc.

Deccan

Trap

Infra-

Trappean,

Bagh and

Lameta

Beds.

GneiSS

Aravalli

and

associated

rocks.

154

6

Orthents-Ochrepts Usterts-Ochrepts

7

Vadodara-Godhra also passes through the region.

The narrow gauge section has a very good

network and connects Karjan, Dabhoi, Trasali and

Vagodia. There are also other district roads and

state highways i,n the region.

This plain extends over Dabhoi, Sankheda,

Chhota Udaipur, Nasvadi, Jetpur-Pavi and

Tilakwada tal uk as. The region makes it boundary

with Vadodara Plain 4.1.1.3 in the west, Lower

Narmada Valley 4.1.1.7. Bharuch district in the

South and Vindhyan Hills 4.1.1.5 in the east and

district Panch Mahals in the north.

From relief point of view, northern part of the

region is 400 metres above the MSL, while the

middle part is having height of 90 metres above

the MSL. Near Nasvadi in lower part the height is

75 metres above the MSL General slope of the

is from south to west. Geologically the region is

composed of Alluvium, blown, sand, etc, Deccan

Trap, Intra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds,

Gneiss, Aravalli and asso~iated rocks.

The soils are medium black and deep black. Soils

as Classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the

region has Orthents-Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown soils of northern

region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

The region is having good forest coverage in

general and particularly in the eastern part.

From transport and communication network pain'

of view, the region is well connected by state

highway, other district roads and' Dabhoi·Chhota

Udaipur section of narrow gauge connect

Sankheda, Bodeli, Jetpur·Pavi and Chhota

Udaipur towns. Sankheda·Nasvadi section of

narrow gauge connects Sankheda and Nasvadi

towns.

2 3

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.5

Vindhyan

Hills

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.6

Narmada

Gorge

4

Chhota-

Udaipur

and Nasvadi,

talukas,

and one

village of

Jhabua

district of

Madhya

Pradesh

Chhota­

Udaipur

and

Nasvadi

talukas

5

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

Deccan

trap

Intra-

Trappean

Bagh and

Lameta

Beds

Gneiss

Deccan

Trap

Intra-

Trappean,

Bagh and

Lameta

Beds

155

6

Orthents-Ochrepts

Orthents-Ochrepts

Orthents-

Rock

Outcrops

7

This region occupiei> the eastern part of the

district and extends over Chhota Udaipur, Nasvadi

talukas. The region makes its boundary with

Madhya Pradesh in the east and north, Orsang­

Herim Plain 4.1.1.4 in the west and Narmada

Gorge in the south.

From the relief point of view, 300 metres contour

passes through the northern part of the region.

Geologically this part is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand, etc., Deccan Trap Intra-Trappean,

Bagh and Lameta Beds. The soils are medium

black. Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP

(ICAR),Nagpur, have been found in the region are

Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents-Recently tormed soils.

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

With regard to the means of transport and the

region is communication, by state highway (No.

11) which connects this region with Madhya

Pradesh and there is a district road which

connects Kavant town with Chhota Udaipur town.

This small region forms its position in south­

eastern part of the district and covers the parts of

Chhota Udaipur and Nasvadi talukas. It makes its

boundaries with Madhya Pradesh in the east,

Maharashtra in the south, district Bharuch in the

west and Orsang-Heran Plain in the north.

As regards the relief, the region is 300 metres

above the MSL, and at some places it goes upto

520 metres. Geologically the region is composed

of Deccan Trap Intra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta

Beds. Soils, as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, found in the region are Orthents-Ochrepts and Orthents-Rock out crops.

Orthents-Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of Northern region,

From transport and communication point of view,

the region has no road or rail.

2 3 4

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.7 Dabhoi,

Lower Karjan,

Narmada Sinor

Valley and

Tilakwada

talukas

5

Alluvium

blown

sand, etc.

Deccan

Trap

Infra-

Trappean

Bagh and

Lameta

Beds

6

Orthents-

Ochrepts-

Usterts-

Ochrepts

156

7

This region occupies southern part of the district

and extends over the parts of Dabhoi, Karjan,

Sinor and Tilak with district Bharuch in the south,

Vadodara Plain in the north west and Orsang­

Heran Plain in the east.

From relief point of view the region is having

elevation of 45 metres above MSL in the eastern

part while the western part is 20 metres above

MSL. Geologically the region is, composed of

Alluvium blown sand etc, Deccan Trap, Infra­

Trappean Bagh and Lameta Beds and soils are

medium black. Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP

(ICAR), Nagpur, the region has Orthents-Ochrepts

and Usterts-Ochrepts types of soirs.

Orthents-Recently formed soiis.

Ochrepts: Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

As regards transport and communication network.

of the region there is a state highway and a

district road. Narrow gauge rail line also connects.

The region with Dabhoi, ~Karjan and Vadodara

towns.

DISTRICT BHARUCH Regional Divisions

District Bharuch is the part of Gujarat Plains (4.1.1) and has been divided into eight sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetations.

4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt

The region covers the coastal areas of the district and extends over the talukas of Amad, Vagra, Bharuch and Jambusar. This is low land and most of the coastal parts are filled with water in rainy season. Geologically it is formed by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. There are 174 villages and two towns in the region 'which cover an area of 2259.9 km2. It is inhabited by 266774 persons of which 226350 and 40424 persons live in rural and urban areas respectively. The density of the region is 118 persons per' km2.

4.1.1.2 Bharuch Plain

The region spreads over the parts of Amad, Vagra and Bharuch talukas. This region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc~ Soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region is drained by Narmada river. General slope of the region is westward. There are 82 villages and one town in the region with an area of 553.3 km2 which is inhabited by 123206 persons. Its rural and urban population are 115146 and 8060 respectively. The density of the region is 223 persons per km2 which reveals that the region is agriculturally developed.

4.1.1.3 lower Narmada Valley

The region extends over the central part of the

district and occupies parts of Bharuch, Ankleshvar, Hansot, Valia, Jhagadia, Nandod and Dediapada talukas. It has geological f::lrmation of Alluvium,

157

blown sand, etc. Uncflfferentiated, Eocene Beds, Sub­Nummulit Beds. Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean, bagh and Lameta Beds. The soils are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts.Ochrepts. This is a conan growing region. General slope of the region is

toward south-west. It is covered with forests. There are 420 villages and we towns in the region covering an area of 2196.3 Km2 and is inhabited by 598259 persons, of which 405234 and 193025 are in rural and urban areas respectively. This area is agriculturally developed and has density of 272 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.4 Narmada Gorge

The region spreads over ·the north-eastern part of the district, occupying parts of Nandod and Dediapada talukas. River Narmada flows from east to west in the region. General height of the region is more than 300 metres. Geologically this region lies on Deccan Trap Infra-Trappean Bagh and Lameta Beds. Soits' found in the region are Orthents­Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region is entirely rural and has 21 villages which cover an area of 271.3 Km2 and it is inhabited by 17159 persons. Its density of population is 63 persons per Km2 which reveals that the region is not developed. Major portion of the region is covered with forests.

4.1.1.5 Satpura Hills

These hUis occupy the eastern part of the district and extends over the talukas of Valia, Jhagadia, Nandod, Dediapada and Sagbara. Geologically. it comes under Deccan Trap and Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region is covered with forests. Eastern part of the region has height of 500 metres and above. This is entirely rural region having 322 villages covering 1605.3 Km2 which is inhabited

by 142809 per~ons. The density of population of the region is 89 persons per km2.

4.1.1.6 Tapi Basin

This region extends over the south-eastern part of the district and occupies eastern parts of Sagbara taluka. The region is drained by river Tapi and its tributaries. This is an entirely rural region having 61

villages which has an area of 146.5 Km2. The region lies on Deccan Trap and the soils are Orthents­Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. It is agriculturally developed and supports 36p1 persons. It has a density of 247 persons per Km2.

4.1.1.7 Valia Plain

This region extends over southern-middle part of the district and occupies parts of Valia taluka. It is drained by river Kim and its tributaries towards southwest. The geology of the region is Alluvium

158

blown sand, etc. Undifferentiated Eocene Beds, Sub­Nummulitics Beds and Deccan Trap. The soils found in the region are Usterts-Ochrepts. The area of the region is 324.7 Km2. There are 63 villages in the region where 65245 persons reside. The region is agriculturally developed and has a density of 201

persons per Km2.

4.1.1.8 Khambhat Coast

The region spreads over south-western coastal part of the district and occupies parts of Hansot and Ankleshvar talukas. Major parts of' the region is covered with Alluvium blown sand, etc. and some parts in the south has Undifferentiated Eocene Beds. Soil of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts­Ochrepts. This region is entirely rural and has 49 villages which cover an area of 402.2 Km2. The region is inhabited by 46774 persons and the density of population is 116 persons per Km2,

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name BHARUCH Census Location Code No. 16 State : GUJARA T

District Region No. of villages No. of Towns Area in Kmg. in Region 1981 Population in Region

No. and in each region in Region

Name as evolved Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Bharuch 4.1.1.1 174 Villages 2 2259.9 2202.6 57.3 266774 226350 40424

Kham- (81 villages of Jambusar (NP) of

bhat Jambusar Jambusar

Slit taluka, taluka, & 15 Villages Amod (NP)

of Amod taluka, of Arnod

61 villages of taluka

Vagra taluka,

17 villages of

Bharuch

taluka)

4.1.1.2 82 villages 553.3 549.2 4.1 123206 115146 8060

Bharuch (37 villages of Palej (VP) of Bharuch

Plain Amod taluka, taluka

8 villages of

Vagra taluka,

37 villages of

Bharuch taluka)

4.1.1.3 420 villages 5 2196.3 2134.8 61.5 598259 405234 193025

Lower (45 villages Bharuch (UA) 01 Narmada- of Bharuch Bharuch

Valley taluka,47 taluka,

villages of Anklesvar (UA)

Anklesvar Anklesvar

taluka,7 Anklesvar

villages of (INA) of

Hansot Anklesvar

taluka,21 taluka,

villages of Rajpipla

Valia taluka, (M) of

125 villages of Nandod

Jhagadia taluka, & taluka, Hansot

172 villages of (VP) of

Nandod Hansot

taluka, taluka

3 villages of

Dediapada

taluka)

161

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.1.4 21 Villages Nil 271.3 271.3 17159 17159

Narmada (18 villages 01

Gorge Nandod of

Nandod

taluka & 3 Villages of

Dediapada

taluka)

4.1.1.5 322 Villages NIL 1605.3 1605.3 142809 142809

Satpura (208 villages of

Hills Dediapada

taluka,

46 villages of

Sagbara

Taluka,

14 villages of

Nandod

taluka

43 Villages of

Jhagadia

taluka &

11 Villages of

valia taluka)

4.1.1.6 61 Villages Nil 146.5 146.5 36131 36131

Tapi 61 villages of

Basin Sagbara

taluka

4.1.1.7 63 Villages Nil 324.7 65245 65245

Valia- 63 villages of

Plain Valia

taluka)

4.1.1.8 40 Villages Nil 402.2 402.2 46774 46774

Kham· 38 villages of

bhat Hansol

Coast taluka & 11 Villages

Anklesvar

ta/uka

Grand Total 8 1192 8 7759.5 7636.6 122.9 1296357 1054848 241509

162

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: BHARUCH Census Location Code No. 16 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location Code No. Total No. of Area of regional Remark

No. Number of Census Villages Villages/Towns Divisions

and Name as per 1981 Taluka in in'

Division Sq. km.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1 (1) Jambusar 1 to 81 81 1058.6

Kham- Jambusar 1 38.70 bhat (Urban) Town

Silt

(2)Amod 1,2,5,15to 15 187.2 Code No.3, 4, 6 to 14, 24, 23,25,40, 26 to 39, 4210 52 are in division 41 No. 4.1.1.2

Amod 18.54 (Urban) Town

(3) Vagra 1 to 7, 1310 61 836.7 Code NO.8 to 12, 291031

28,321069 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

(4) Bharuch 40, 60 to 65, 17 120.1 Code no. 1 to 15,20,21,23 to

77 to 79, 81 31,38,39,41 to 43, 57 to

to 87 59, 66, 67, 69 are in division

NO.4.1.1.2

Code No. 161019,22,32 to 37,

44 to 56, 68, 7010 76, 80, 88

to 99 are in division No. 4.1.1.3

Total for - 174 2202.6

division No. Villages + 57.24

4.1.1.1 +2 2259.84

Towns

4.1.1.2 (1) Amod 3,4,610 14, 37 262.4 Code No.1, 2, 5, 151023,25,

Bharuch 24,261039 40,41 are in division No. 4.1.1.1

Plain 42 to 52

(2) Vagra 810 12,29, 8 46.7 Code No.1 to 7,13 to 28, 3210

30,31 69 are in division No. 4.1.1.1

163

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(3) Bharuch 1 to 15, 20, 21, 37 240.1 Code No. 40, 60 to 65, 17 to 79, 231031,38, 81 to 87 are in division No. 4.1.1.1

39,41 to 43, Code No. 1610 19,22,32 to 37,

57 to 59, 66, 44 to 56, 68, 70 to 76, 80, 88 to

67,69 99 are in division No. 4.1.1.3

Palej 4.11

(Urban) Town

Total for 82 549.2

division villages

No. 4.1.1.2 '+ 1 Town .±....W. 553.31

III 4.1.1.3 (1) Bharuch 1610 19,22, 45 256.6 Code No. 40, 6010 65, 77 10 79,

Lower 32 to 37, 44 to 81 to 87, are in division No.

Narmada 56,68,7010 4.1.1.2

Valley 76,80,8810 Code No.1 10 15,20,21,23 to 31,

99 38,39,4110 43, 5710 59, 66,

67 & 69 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

Bharuch 8.02 11.93 Km2 area of Bharuch

Town + 11.93 village

(Urban) 19.95 (Rural) included in Ihe Bharuch

urban:

(2) Anklesvar 1 10.28,3010 47 341.6 Code No. 29, 43, 44, 4610

42,45,5410 53 are in lhe division No. 4.1.1.8

58

Anklesva~ 2 8.50 4.24 Km2 area of Anklesvar

(Urban) & Towns + 4.24 village (Rural) included in

Anklesvar (INA) + the urban area of Anklesvar

(INA) 8.25

20.99

(3) Hansol 2108 7 58.2 Code No.1, 9 to 45 are in Ihe

division No. 4.1.1.8

Hansot 16.23

(Urban) Town

(4) Valia 110 18,42, 21 143.3 Code No. 24, 25, 27 to 30, 62

43,45 to 64, 94, 95 are in division No.

4.1.1.5

Code No. 19, to 23, 26, 31 to 41,

44,46 to 61,651093 are in

division No. 4.1.1.7

164

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(5) Jhagadia 1 to 65, 73 to 125 600.2 Code No. 66 to 72, 95 to 112, 135

94, 113 to 134, to 152 are in division No. 4.1.1.5

153 to 168

(6) Nandod 1 to 18, 20 to 172 726.2 Code No. 19 falls in Vadodara

73, 76 to 142, Dist. Boundary Code No. 74, 75,

153to 179, 187 143to 152, 180 to 185 are in

to 189,191, division No. 4.1.1.4

204,205 Code No. 186, 190, 192, to 203

are in division No. 4.1.1.5

III Rajpipla 4.45

(Urban) Town

(7) Dedia- 1,2,3 3 8.7 Code No. 17, 18, 19 are in division pada No.4.1.1.4

Code No.4 \0 16,20 to 214 are

in division No. 4.1.1.5

Total for 420 2134.8 division villages + 61.62 No. t 5 Towns 2196.42 4.1.1.3

·IV 4.1.1.4 (1) Nandod 74,75,143to 18 240.8 Code NO.1 to 18, 20 to 73, 76 Narmada 152, 180 to to 142, 153 to 179, 18710 189, Gorge 185 191, 204 & 205 are in division

No. 4.1.1.3

Code No. 19 falls in Vadodara

Dis!. Boundary Code No. 186, 190,

192 to 203 are in division

No. 4.1.1.5

(2) Dedia- 17,18 & 19 3 30.5 Code No.4 to 16,20 to 214 pada are in division No. 4.1.1.5

Code NO.1, 2 & 3 are in division

No. 4.1.1.3

Total lor 21 271.3 division villages 4.1.1.4 t Town

Nil

271.3

V 4.1.1.5 (1) Dedia- 4 to 16,20 208 988.7 Code No.1, 2 & 3 in division Satpura pada to 214 No. 4.1.1.3 Hills Code No. 17, 18 & 19 are in

division No. 4.1.1.4

165

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(2) Sagbara 1 to lD, 16, 46 211,5 Code No, 1110 15, 191031,

17,183210 4D 10 51, 57 to 8D, 91 to 96,

39,521056, & 1 D7 are in division No, 4,1,1,6

81 to 90, 97

10106

(3) Nandod 186, 190, 192 14 146,8 Code No, 1 10 18, 2010 73,

10203 76 to 142, 15310 179, 18710

189, 191, 204 & 205 are in division

No. 4.1.1.3 Code No. 74, 75, 143

10 152, 180 to 185 are in division

No. 4.1.1.4

Code No. 19 falls in Vadodara dislt

boundary

(4) Jhagadia 66 to 72, 95 to 112, 43 212.3 Code No. 110 65, 73 to 94, 13510152 11310134, 153 to 168 are in

division No. 4.1.1.3

(5) Valia 24,25,2710 11 46.0 Code No. 191023,26,311041,

30, 62, to 64, 44, 46 to 61, 65 to 93 are in

94 &95 division No. 4.1.1.7

Code NO.1 10 18,42,43 & 45

are in division No. 4.1.1.3

Tolal for - 322 1605.3

division villages

No. 4.1.1.5 + Town

Nil 161i5.3

Vl 4.1.1.6 (1) Sagbara 11 to IS, 19 61 146.5 Code No.1 to 10, 16to 18,

Tapi to 31,40to 51, 32 to 39: 52 to 56, 81 to

Basin 57 to 80; 91 to 90, 97 to 106 are in division

96 & 107 No. 4.1.1.5

Total for 61 146.5

division villages

No. Town 4.1.1.6 Nil

VII 4.1.1.7 (1) Valia 19 to 23,26, 63 324.7 Code NO.1 to 18,42,43 & 45

Valia 31 to 41, 44, are in division No. 4.1.1.3

Plain 461061,65 Code No. 24, 25, 2710 30, 62

to 93 10 64, 94 & 95 are in division

No.4.1.1.5

Total for - 63 324.7

division Villages for Town 4,1.1,7 Nil

166

2 3 4 5 7 8 9

VIII 4.1.1.8 (1) Hansot 1, 9to 45 38 324.3 Code No. 210 8 are in division Khllmbhat No. 4.1.1.3 Coast

(2) Anklesvar 29,43,44, 11 77.9 Code No. 110 28, 3010 42, 45, 46 to 53 54 to 58 are in division No. 4.1.1.3

Tr:~aI1Qr 49 402.2 division villages No. Town 4.1.1.8 Nil

-.;_.

167

Distril't Name: 6HARUCH

State District Division Nameo!

name numbeF adminis-

andoamCi trative

divisions

2 3 '4

Gujarat Bharuch 41.1.1 Amod,

Khambhat Vagra,

Silt Bharuch

arid

Jambusar

talukas

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census location Code No. 16

Geology Soils

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-

blown Aquepts sand, Usterts-etc. Ochrepts

168

State GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural CHaracteristics

7

The region spreads over Amod, Vagra, Bharuch

and Jambusar talukas in the western part 01 the

district and makes its boundaries with district

Kheda in the north, district Vadodara and Bharuch

Plain 4.1.1.2 in the east and Gulf of Khambhat in

the southwest.

Since it is the coastal area, the relief is low, in the

eastern part 25 meters is the height above the

MSL, while towards west the slope becomes very

close to the MSL Le, 8 metres above the MSL.

Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand etc. Soils as per classification of

NBSS & LUP (ICAR). Nagpur the region has

Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of

soils Orthids-Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts-Brown soils (Hyaromorphic)

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

As regards ~he transport and communication

network, the region has narrow gauge rail link

connecting Kavi Amod towns with district

headquarters Bharuch. There is also a good

network of state highway and other district roads.

2

Gujarat Bharuch

Gujarat Bharuch

3

4.1.1.2

Bharuch

Plain

4.1.1.3

Lower

Narmada

Valley

4

Amod,

Vagra

and

Bharuch

talukas

Bharuch,

Ankleshvar,

Hansot,

Valia,

Jhagadia,

Nandod

and

Dadiapada

talukas

5

Alluvium, blown

sand,

etc.

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

Deccan

Trap

Infra-

Trappean,

Bagh and

Lameta

6

Orthids­Aquepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

Orthents

Ochrepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

Beds

Undifferentiated

Eocene

Beds

Sub-Nummulitic

Beds

169

7

The region extends Over Amod, Vagra and

Bharuch talt:ikas. It makes its boundaries with

district Vadodara in the north. Lower Narmada

Valley in the east and south and Khambhat Silt in

the west. From relief point of view, the height of

the region is 20 metres above the MSL.

Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand etc. The soils as classified by NBSS &

LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the region has Orthids­

aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids-with some development. Soils of arid

region Aquepts-Brown soils (Hyaromorphic)

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvium soils

of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

The transport and communication network of the

region is good. Bharuch-Vadodara section of

broad gauge passes through the region and

connects Palej with Bharuch and Vadodara.

Amod-Bharuch section of narrow gauge passes

through the region alongwith state highway and

other district roads.

The region covers the central part of the district

and extends over Bharuch, Ankleshvar, Hansot,

Valia, Jhagdia, Nandod and Dediapada talukas.

It makes its boundaries with Vadodara district in

the north, Satpura Hills in the east, Valia Plain and

Khambhat Coast in the south and Gulf of

Khambhat in the west.

From relief point ot view, the region is sloped

along the river Narmada from east to west. In the

eastern part the height goes VP to 100 metres

above the MSL near Rajpipla while I,ca, m',aruch

the valley is having the height of only 8 metres

above the MSL. The region is composed of

Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Undifferentiated

Eocene Beds, Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan

Trap, Infra-Trappe an Bagh and Lameta Beds. The

soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthents­

Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts.

2

Gujarat Bharuch

3

4.1.1.4 Narmada

Gorge

4

Nandod

and

Dediapada

talukas

5

Deccan

Trap

Infra­

Trappean

6

Orthents­

Ochrepts­

Ochrepts

Usterts-

Bagh and Ochrepts

Lameta

Beds

170

7

Orthids-Soils of arid region with some

development

Aquepts-Brown Soils (Hyaromorphic)

Orthents-Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region

Usterts-Deep black soils

This region receives good amount of rains in the

Monsoon's time. [June-Sept.) It has favourable

conditions to support the agricultural activity. In the eastern and south eastern part the region has

reserved forests. As regards the transport and

communication network the region has a very

good network of roads and rails. The Surat­

Vadodara section of broad gauge along with

national highway (No.. 8) passes through the

region and connects Ankleshvar and Bharuch

towns with Vadodara and Surat and other parts of

the state. Ankleshvar-Rajpipla and Ankleshvar­

Netrang sections of narrow gauge connect

Rajpipla and Netrang with Ankleshvar. There is a

good network of stat!! highways and other district

roads connecting Hansol, Ankleshvar, Bharuch

and Rajpipla towns.

The region covers north-eastern part of the district

and extends over Nandod and Dediapada talukas.

The region makes its boundaries with Lower

Narmada Valley 4.1.1.3 in the north, Satpura Hills

4.1.1.5 in the south and Maharashtra state in the

east.

From relief point of view, the region is having the

height of 400 metres above the MSL and some

places it increases up to 600 metres. Geologically

the region is composed of Deccan Traps and

Intra-Trappean Bagh and Lameta Beds. The soils

are medium black. Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (I CAR) , Nagpur, the region has Orthents­

Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents-Recently formed Soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvium soils

of northern region.

2 3 4 5 6 7

Usterts-Deep black soils.

As regard the transport and communication

network, the region is very poor. Only one road

(district road) passes through the region and

eonnects.Rajpipla and Netrang towns.

Gujanat 8haru<::h 4.1.1.5 Valia, Deccan Orthents- This region spreads over Valia, Jhagadia,

Satp\lr@ Jhagadia, Trap Ochrepts- Nandod, Dediapada and Sagbara talukas in the

Hill$ Nsndod, Infra- Usterts- eastern parts of the district. The region makes its

Oediapada Trappean, Ochrepts boundary with Maharashtra state in the east,

a.nd Bagh and district Surat in the south, Lower Narmada Valley

~ra Lameta 4.1.1.3 and Narmada Gorge 4.1.1.4 in the north

talukas Beds and west. The elevation varies in the region

between 200 to 400 metres above the MSL. and at

some places it goes upto 525 metres (Hindava

Dungar) above the MSl. Geologically the region is

composed of Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean, Bagh

and Lameta Beds. The soils are deep black,

shallow black, alluviums and recently formed

soils. Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, The region has Orthents-Ochrepts and

Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents-Recently formed soils

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown, alluvial soils of

northern region

Usterts-Deep black soils

Soils, climate and topography play an important

role for the growth of forests which are covering

most parts of the region.

As regards transport and communication, the

region is having a good network of state highway

and other district roads. The Ankleshvar-Nelrang

section of the narrow gauge also passes through

the south western part of the region.

'3ujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.6 Sagbara Deccan Orthents- This basin occupies the south eastern part of the

I Tap! taluk8 Trap Ochrepts district and covers parts of Sagbara taluka. The

Basin Usterts region makes its boundaries with Maharashtra

Ochrepts state in the north, district Surat in the south and

. east and Sa\pura Hills 4.1.1.5 in the west. Ihe

elevation of the region is 200 metres which

gradually becomes lower towards river Tapi.

Deccan Trap js the main geological formation of

the region and soils are deep black, shallow

black, brown and alluvium. The soils as classified

by NBSS & LUP (I CAR) , Nagpur, the region has

. Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of

soilS.

171

2

Gujara! BharlJQh

Gujarat Bharuch

3

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V"Ji2

Plain

4.1.1.8 Khambha!

Coast

4

Valia taluka

Ankleshvar and

Hansot

talukas

5

Alluvium, blown

6

Usterts­Ochrepts

sand, etc.

Undifferentiated

Eocene

Beds Sub-Nummulitic

Beds

Deccan

Trap

Alluvium,

blown

sand, etc.

Undiffer­

entiated

Eocene

Beds

Orthids­

Aquepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

172

7

Orthents-Recently formed soils

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

As regards trarisport and communication facility,

the region has no road and rail links.

The region spreads over southern middle part of

the district and occupies parts of Valia taluka. The

region makes its boundaries with Surat dislrict in

the south, Lower Narmada Valley 4.1.1.3 in the

west, Satpura Hills 4.1.1.5 in the north and east.

The general slope of the region is from east to

west. The eastern part has height upto 58 metres

above the MSL. It is 10 metres above the MSL in

the west. Geologi~ally the region is composed of

Alluvium blown sand, etc, Undifferentiated

Eocene Beds, Sub-Nummulitic Beds and Deccan

Trap. The soils are deep black and medium black.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (lCAR),

Nagpur, the region has Usterts-Ochrepts types of

soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow black brown and alluvial Soils of

northern region.

Usterls-Deep black soils

The transport and communication centre of the

region is Netrang which is connected by roads

and rail (Ankleshvar-Netrang section).

The region covers the south-western part of the

district and occupies part of Ankleshvar and

Hansot talukas. The region makes its boundaries

with district Surat in the south, Gult of Khambhat

in the west and Lower Narmada Valley in the north

and east.

From relief point of view, the eastern part of the

region are above 15 metres while lhe western

parts are above the 8 metres 10 the MSL.

Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand, etc. and Undifferentiated Eocene

Beds.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts and

Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

2 3 4 5

173

6 7

Orlhids-Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts-8rown soils (Hyaromorphic)

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region

Usterts-Deep black soils.

The transport and communication of the region

depend upon state highways and other districts

roads which pass t!vough the region.

SURAT DISTRICT

Regional Divisions

The region forms the part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1)

and is sub-divided into following six sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, topography, climate, soil and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Khambhat Coast

This region occupies the north-western part of the district and extends over Olpad and Mangrol talukas. The total area of the region is 686.1 km2 which is 'inhabited by 135349 persons living in 103 villages :and two towns. The rural population of the region is "121435. The urban' population of Sayan and Olpad Itowns is 13914. Geologically the region is composed '.of Alluvium blown sand, etc. and Undifferentiated '~ocene Beds. Soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts­·(:)chrepts. The density of the region is 197 persons per km2.

4.1.1.2 Mangrol Plain

Mangrol Plain extenas oyer part of Mangrol and Mandvi talukas and ocCupy-total area of 487.3 km2. The rural area of 470.1 km2 is inhabited by a

. population of 91373 in 75 villages. The urban population of th,e region is 10127 living in Kosamba town. Geologically the region is composed of

I NJuvium, blown sand, etc. Undiffe1entiated Eocene Beds, SUb-Nummulitic Beds and Deccan Trap, The soils are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 208 persons per km2.

4.1.1.3 Umerpada Forested Upland

This small region falls in the northern part of the district and occupies parts of Mangrol and Mandvi talukas. The total area of the region is 289.9 km2

which is entirely rural and the population is 56673

living in 67 villages. Geologically the region is composed of Deccan Trap. The. soils are Orthents­Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 195 persons per km2.

4.1.1.4 Tapi Basin

This region extends over the central part of the 'district and occupies Nijhar, Uchchhal, Songadh and parts of Mangrol, Chor~i, Mandvi, Kamrej, Bardoli and Vyara talukas. The total area of the region is 2915.4 km2 out of which 2812.5 km2 is the rural area and inhabited by 517740 persons living in 495

villages. The urban population of the region is

879,618 living in nine towns. Geologically the western part of the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand etc. while the eastern part is of Deccan Trap and the central part having Undifferentiated Eocene Beds and SUb-Nummulitic Beds. Soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-OChrepts. The density is 479 persons per km2 in the region.

4.1.1.5 Mindhola-Purna Plain

This region occupies the southern part of the district and covers the part of Palsana, Kamrej, Bardoli, Vyara, Songadh, Mahuva, Valod talukas. The total area of the region is 1744.9 km2. The rural area is consisting of 376 villages with an area of 1724.8

. km2 and inhabited by 486979 persons. The urban population of three towns of the region is 64292 persons. Geologically the region is composed by Alluvium, blown sand, etc: SUb-Nummulitic Beds and Deccan Trap. The soils of the region are Usterts­Ochrepts. The density of Hie region is 316 persons per km2.

175

4.1.1.6 Kalakara Hills

This region occupIes the south-eastern part of the district and covers Vyara and Songadh talukas and parts of The Dangs . district. The total area of the region is 617.4 km2 and is inhabited by 64369 persons living in 108 villages. The region is entirely rural. Geologically the region is composed of Deccan Trap, and the soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 104 persons per km2.

176

4.1.1.7 Chorasi-Palsafla Coastal Plain

This region occupies the south-western part of the district and extends over the parts of Chorasi and Palsana talukas. The area of the region is 304.0 km2

out of which 279.1. km2 Is the rural part inhabited by 91245 persons living in 67 villages and the urban population is 98088. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts­Ochrepts. The density of the region is 623 persons per km

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: SURAT Census Location Code No. 17 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns in Area in Kmg

1981 Pogulation 19~1 _.s::zp

No. and in each Region each Region Total Rural Urban Total Aural Urban

Name aaevolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Surat 4.1.1 103 VlIIages 2 686.1 664.1 22.0 135349 121435 13914

Kham· (102 villages of Olpad bhat Olpad taluka & (VP) & Coast 1 village of Sayan (VP) of

Mangrol taluka) Olpad taluka)

4.1.1.2 75 Villages 487.3 470.1 17.2 101500 91373 10127

Mangrol (72 villages of Kosamba

Plain Mangrol tal uka (VP) of

& 3 villages of Mangrol

Mandvi taluka) taluka

4.1.1.3 67 Villages Nil 289.9 289.9 56673 56673

Umar· (65 villages of

pad a Mangrol taluka

Forested & 2 villages of

Upland Mandv; taluka)

4.1.1.4 495 Villages 9 2915.4 2812.5 102.9 1397358 517740 879618

Tapi (57 villages Surat (MC),

Basin of Chorasi Surat

taluka,53 Umra (VP),

villages of Karanj (VP),

Kamrej taluka, Utran (VP),

143 villages of Nana

Mandvi taluka, Varachha

8 villages of (VP) of Chorasi

Bardoli taluka, Kathor

12 villages of (VP) of

Vyara taluka, Kamrej

56 villages of taluka,

Songadh Mandvi

taluka,68 taluka,

villages of Kadod (VP)

Uchchhal of Bardoli taluka, taluka,

87 villages of Ukai (VP) of

Nijhar taluka, & Songadh

taluka.

179

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 villages

of Mangrol

taluka)

4.1.1.5 376 Villages 3 1744.9 1724.8 20·1 551271 486979 64292

Mindhola· (19 villages of Bardoli Puma Palsana (NP) of Plain laluka, taluka,

16 villages of Vyara Kamrej (NP) of Vyara taluka, taluka,

76 villages of Songadh Bardoli (VP) of Taluka,69 Songadh villages of taluka

Mahuva taluka,

40 villages of

Valod taluka,

84 villages of

Vyara taluka,

72 villages of

Songadh

taluka.)

4.1.1.6 108 Villages NIL 617.4 617.4 64369 64369 Kalakakra (53 villages of

Hills Vyara taluka,

49 villages of

Songadh

laluka,

and 6 villages

of The

Dangs taluka

ofdist.

The Dangs.

4.1.1.7 67 Villages 6 304.0 279.1 24.9 189333 91245 98088 Chorasi· (37 villages Limbayal NP) Palsana of Chorasi Dindoli (VP), Coastal taluka,30 Bhestan (VP), Plain villages of Udhana (NP),

Palsana Bhedwad (VP), laluka) Pandesara (VP)

INA of

Chorasi

taluka.)

Grand 7 1291 21 7045.0 6857.9 187.1 2495853 1429814 1066039 Tolal

180

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: Surat Census Location Code No. 17 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of area in Km 2 Remarks

No. No. & No. of Census vi Ilages [Towns

Name villages as per of In In 1981 Taluka division of Regional

Taluka division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1 (1) Olpad 1 to 102 102 653.9

Kham- Olpad

bhat (Urban)

Coast & 2 22.0

Sayan Towns

(Urban)

(2) Mangrol 46 10.2 Code NO.1 to 17,33 to 45, 47 to

65,99, 102 to 117, 119, 122, 123,

128 to 130 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

Code No. 18 to 32, 66 to 98, 100

to 101, 131, 133, 134, 136, 137,

139, 141 to 149 are in division

No.4.1.1.3

Code No. 118, 120, 121, 12410 127,

132,135,138 & 140 are in division

No. 4.1.1.4

Total for 103 664.1 division + villages + 22.0 No.4.1.1.1 2 Towns 686.1

4.1.1.2 (1) Mangrol 1 to 17, 33 to 72 423.6 Code No. 18 to 32, 66 to 98, Mangrol 45,47 to 65, 10010101,131,133,134,136, Plain 99, 102to 117, 137,139,141 to 149 are in

119, 122, 123, division No. 4.1.1.3

128 to 130

Code No. 118, 120, 121, 124to

127,132,135,138,140 are in

division No. 4.1.1.4

Code No. 46 is in division

No.4.1.1.1

'181

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Kosamba 17.2

(Urban) Town

(2) Mandvi 1,2,3 3 46.5 Code No. 16 & 22 are in

division No. 4.1.1.3

Code No. 4to 15, 171021,23

to 148 are in division No. 4.1.1.4

Total for - 75 470.1 division villages No. 4.1.1.2 +...l?:?

+ 1 Town 487.3

III 4.1.1.3 (1) Mangrol 18 to 32, 66 to 65 278.3 Code No.1 to 17,33 to 45, Umar- 98, 100, 101, 471065,99, 102 to 117, 119, pada 131,133, 134, 122,123,12810130arein Forested 136, 137, 139, division No. 4.1.1.2 Upland 141 to 149

Code No. 118,120, 121, 124- to 127,

132, 135138, 140 are in division No. 4.1.1.4

Code No. 46 is in division No. 4.1.1.1

(2) Mandv; 16&22 2 11.6 Code NO.1, 2 & 3 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

Code No.4 to 15, 17 to 21, 23 to

148 are in division No. 4.1.1.4

Total for 67 289.9 division villages No. Towns + 4.1.1.3 Nil 289.9

IV 4.1.1.4 (1) Chorasi 1 to 36, 38 to 57 336.9 Code No. 37, 50, 51,59, to 66, 69 to Tapi 49,52 to 58, 94 are in division No. 4.1.1.7 Basin 67 &68

Sura! 5 67.6 4.5 Km2

area of Surat lIillage (Urban) Towns + 4.5 included in Urban area of Sura! Umra 72.1 (Urban)

Karan;,

(Urb~n)

Utran

(Urban)

Nana

Varachha

(UrbaQ)

182

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

IV 4.1.1.4 (2) Kamrej 1 to 44, 49 to 53 293.1 Code No. 45 to 48, 53 to

52, 62to 66 61,67 to 69 are in division No.

4.1.1.5

Kathor 11.1

(Urban) Town

(3) Mandvi 41015,17to 143 665.4 Code No.1, 2 & 3 are in division

21, 23 to 148 No. 4.1.1.2

Code No. 16 & 22 are in division

No.4.1.1.3

Mandvi 7.6

(Urban) Town

(4) Bardoli 6to 13 8 35.9 Code No.1 to 5, 14 to 84

are in division No. 4.1.1.5

Kadod 2.7

(Urban) Town

(5) Vyara 1 to 9,13 12 76.0 Code No. 10 to 12, 16 to 65, 67

to 15 to 6.9, 73, 75 to 78, 84, 92 to

103, 122 to 129, 138, 140

are in division No. 4.1.1.5

Code No. 66, 70 to 72, 74, 79 to 83,

85t091, 104 to 121, 130to

137,139,141 to 149 are in division

No. 4.1.1.6

(6) Songadh 1 to 46, 48 to 56 612.3 Code No. 47, 56, 57, 60 to 118"

55,58 &59 124, 125, 128, 130 to 133, 138,

142 & 143 are in division

No. 4.1.1.5

Code No. 119 to 123,126,127,129,

134 to 137, 139 to 141, 144 to

177 are in division No. 4.1.1.6

Ukai 9.4

(Urban) Town

(7) Uchchhal 1 to 68 68 325.3

(8) Nijhar 1 to 87 87 396.0

(9) Mangroi 118,120,121, 11 71.6 Code No. 46 is in division

124to 127, No.4.1.1.1

132,135,138 Code No.1 to 17,33 to 45,

& 140 47 to 65, 99, 102 to 117, 119,

122, 123, 128 to 130 are in division

No.4.1.1.2

183

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Code No: 18 to 32,66 to 98,

100,101,131,133,134,

136,137,139,141 to 149 are

division No. 4.1.1.3

Total for 495 2812.5 division villages

No. 4.1.1.4 + 9 + 102.9

Towns 2915.4

V 4.1.1.5 (1) Palsana 10, 18t021, 19 79.3 Code NO.1 to 9,11 to 17, Mind- 32 to 38, 43 22 to 31, 39 to 42 are in division hola- to 49 No.4.1.1.7

Puma

Plain

(2) Kamrej 45 to 48, 53 16 76.5 Code No.1 to 44, 49 to 52,

t061,67 62 to 66 are in division No.

to 69 4.1.1.4

(3) Bardoli 1 to 5, 14 76 333.7 Code No.6 to 13 are in division

to 84 No.4.1.1.4

Bardoli 6.5

(Urban) Town

(4) Mahuva 1 to 69 69 354.0

(5) Val ad 1 to 40 40 199.7

(6) Vyara 10to 12, 16 84 402.3 Code No. 66, 70 to 72, 74, 79 to

to 65, 67to 83,85 to 91,104 to 121, 130to

69, 73, 75 to 78, 137,139,141 to 149 are

84, 92 to 103, in division No. 4.1.1.6

122 to 129,

138,140 Code no. 1 to 9,13 to 15 are in

division No. 4.1.1.4

Vyara 7.9

(Urban) Town

(7) Songadh 47,56,57,6010 72 279.3 Code No. 119to 123, 126, 127,

118,124,125, 129, 134to 137, 139to 141,

128,130to 144 to 177 are in division No.

133,138,142 4.1.1.6

& 143

Code No.1 to 46, 48 to 55, 58 & 59 are in division No. 4.1.1.4

184

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Songadh 5.7

(Urban) Town

Total for - 376 1724.8

division villages

No. 3 Towns i:.?Ql 4.1.1.5 1744.9

VI 4.1.1.6 (1) Vyara 66, 70 to 72, 53 326.3 Code No.1 to 9, 13 to 15

Kala- 74, 79 to 83, are in division No. 4.1.1.4

kakra 851091,104 Code No. 10 to 12, 16 to 65,

Hills 10121,13010 6710 69, 73, 7510 78, 84, 92 137, 139, 141 10103, 122to 129, 138 & 140

to 149 are in division No. 4.1.1.5

(2) Songadh 119to 123, 126 49 257.0 Code No.1 to 46, 48 to 55,

10127,129, 58 & 59 are in division No. 4.1.1.4

134 to 137, Code No. 47, 56, 57, 60 to 118, 13910141, 124,125,128, 130 to 133, 138, 14410177 142 & 143 are in division

No. 4.1.1.5

(3) The 14 to 19 6 34.1 Code No. 14 to 19 of the Dangs Dangs taluka of district.The (District Dangs fall in this district The & region. Dangs)

Total for - 108 617.4 division lIillages No. Town + Nil -4.1.1.6 Nil 617.4

VII 4.1.1.7 (1) Chorasi 37,50,51, 37 157.5 Code No. 11036, 3810 49, Chorasi- 591066,69 52, 10 58, 67 & 68 are Palsana 1094 in division No. 4.1.1.4 Coastal

Plain

Limbayat

(Urban)

Dindoli

(Urban)

Sheslan 6 24.9 (Urban) Towns

Udhana

(Urban)

Shedvad

(Urban)

Pandesara

(INA)

185

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(2) Palsana 1 to 9,11 30 121.6 Code No. 10, 18 to 21, 32 to

to 17, 22 to 38, 43 to 49 are in division No.

31, 39 to 42 4.1.1.5

Total for 67 279.1 division villages

No. +6 + 24.9 -4.1.1.7 Towns 304.0

186

District Name: SURAT

State District

Name

2

Gujarat Surat

Division

number

and name

3

4~ 1.1.1

Khambhat

Coast

Name of

administ­

rative

divisions

4

Olpad

Mangrol

talukas

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 17

Geology Soils

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-

clown Aquepts,

sand, etc. Usterts-

Undifferen- Ochrepts

tiated Eocene

Beds

187

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

T~e region spreads over north-western part of the

district and occupies Olpad and parts of Mangrol

talukas. The region makes its boundaries with

district Bharuch in the north, Mangrol Plain in the

east, Tapi Basin in the south and Arabian Sea in

the west.

From relief point of view, this part is coastal area

with maximum height of 20 metres in the east to

10 metres above the MSL. in the west. The

geological formations of the region are Alluvium,

blown sand, etc, Undifferentiated Eocene Beds.

The soils found in the region are of coastal

alluvium types. Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP

(I CAR) , Nagpur, the region is covered by Orthids­

Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids-Soil of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts·Brown Soils (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts-Shallow black brown and alluvial soils of

northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

As regards the transport and communication

network, Surat-Bharuch section of the broad

gauge railway line passes through this region

connecting Sayan town with other parts of the

district and the state. The other town Olpad is also

connected by state highway with district

headquarters Surat and other towns of Surat and

Bharuch districts.

2

Gujarat Surat

Gujarat Surat

3

4.1.1.2

Mangrol

Plain

4.1.1.3

Umarpada

Forested

Upland

4

Mangrol

and

Mandvi

talukas

Mangrol

and

Mandvi

tall!kas

5 6

Alluvium, Usterts

blown Usterts-

sand, etc. Ochrepls

Undifferen-

tiated

Eocene Beds

Sub-Nummulitic

Beds

Deccan

Trap

Deccan

Trap

188

Orthents­Ochrepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

7

This region occupies the northern part of the

district and covers Mangrol and parts of Mandvi

talukas. The region makes its boundaries with

district Bharuch in the north, Khambhat Coast in

the east, Tapi Basin in the South and Umarpada

Forested Upland in the east.

From relief point of view, the general slope of the

region is from east to west. In the eastern part, the

height goes upto 67 metres while near Kosamba

town the height is 27 metres above the M.S.L.

Geologically the region in formed of Alluvium,

blown sand, etc, Undifferentiated Eocene Beds,

Sub-Nummulitic Beds and Deccan Trap.

Soils found in the region are of deep black types.

Soils as classified by NBBS & LUP (I CAR) Nagpur,

the region has Usterts Ochrepts types of soils.

Usterts-Deep black soils

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

The transport and communication network is

good. The region is crossed by Surat-Bharuch

section of broad gauge railway which passes

through Kosamba town. The national highway

(No.8) also passes through the region and

Kosamba town. The Kosamba-Umarpada section

of narrow gauge also passes through the region

and connects this region with Umarpada Forested

Upland.

This region covers the northern part of the district

and extends over the parts of Mangrol and

Mandvi talukas. This upland makes its boundaries

with district Bharuch in the north, Mangrol Plain in

the west and Tapi Basin in the south and east.

As regards the relief of the region, 300 metres

contour covers most of the upland. In the eastern

part the height of purukmal Dungar goes upto 375

metres above the MSL. The region is .well

forested. The region is formed of Deccan Trap.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region is covered by Orthents­

Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

2 3 4 5

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.4 Nijhar, Alluvium,

Tapi Uchchhal, Blown Basin Songadh, sand, etc.

Mangrol, Undifferen-

Chorasi, liated,

Mandvi, Eocene

Kamrej, Beds,

Bardoli and

Deccan Trap

Vyara

talukas

189

6

Orthids-

aquepts

Orlhents-

Ochrepts

Usterts-

Ochrepts

7

Orthents-Recently formed soils.

o"chrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern regions.

Usterts·Deep black soils.

As regards the transport and communication, the

region is connected by the narrow gauge

Kosamba Umrarpada section of the railways.

There is also are state highway which passl!s

through Umarpada and connect the region with

Bharuch district (Sagbara) and also other parts of

the district.

The region occupies the central part of the district

and extends over Nijhar, Uchchhal, Songadh and

parts of Mangrol, Chorasi, Mandvi, Kamrej,

Bardoli and Vyara talukas. The region is making

its boundaries with Khambhat Coast 4.1.1.1,

Mangrol Plain 4.1.1.2, Umarpada Forested Upland

4.1.1.3 and district. Bharuch in the north. The

north eastern and south-eastern part of the region

is making its boundaries with Maharashtra state

and the southern' part with Mindhola-Purna Plain

4.1.1.5 and Chorasi Palsana Coastal Plain 4.1.1.7.

In the west the region makes its boundaries with

the Arabian Sea. The central part of the region is

covered under forests.

The region is formed by Alluvium, blown sand,

etc, Undifferentiated, Eocene Beds, Sub­

Nummulitic Beds and Deccan Trap.

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur the region is having Orthids-Aquepts,

Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of

soils.

Orthids:--Soils of arid region with some

development. •

Aquepts:--Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents:--Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts:--Shal/ow black, brown and aI/uvial soils

of northern region.

Usterts: .. Deep black soils

From transport and communication poinl of view,

the re0:'~ has a well developed network of rail

and re s. The Surat·Bharuch section (broad

gauge) rail ways passes through the western part

2 3 4

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.5 Palsana,

Mindhola- Kamerej,

Purna Bardoli,

Plain Vyara,

Songadh,

Mahuva

and Valod

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Usterts-

blown Ochrepts

sand, etc.

Sub-

Nummulitic

Beds

Deccan

Trap

190

7

of the district which connects the region to

8haruch in the north and Valsad in the south. The

national highway (No.8) also passes through the

region and is almost parallel to the Surat-Bharuch

section. There is a good network of roads which

connect the region with other parts of the district.

In the south eastern part of the district Surat­

Bhusaval (broad gauge) rail ways appears in the

region just after Songadh and there is also a road

which conneots the region with Maharashtra State

(Shahda, Nadurbas, BhusC!val).

This region covers the south central part of the

district and extends over Palsana, Kamrej, Bardoli,

Vyara, Songadh, Mahuva and Valod talukas. The

region is making its boundaries with Tapi Basin

4.1.1.4 in the north, Kalakakra Hills 4.1.1.6 in the

east, district Val sad in the south and Chorasi.

Palsana Coastal Plain 4.1.1.7 in the west.

From relief point of view, the general slope of the

region is from east to west. The height of eastern

part goes upto 75 metr!'s above the MSL near

Vyara town, and 35 metres above the MSL, near

Bardoli town while the part of Palsana taluka is

less than 35 metres above the MSL. Geologically

the region is formed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc,

Sub-Nummulitic Beds and Deccan Trap.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region is having Usterts-Ochrepts

types of soils.

Ochrepts Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of view,

the region has very good network of rails and

roads. The Surat-Bhusaval section of the broad

gauge railway passes through the region and

connects Bardoli, Vyara and Songadh towns with

each of other alongwith districl headquarters,

Sural and Bhusaval town of Maharashtra. In the

southern part, the Bilirnora-Waghai section of

narrow gauge railway also passes through the

region. There is also very good network of state

highways and other district roads. There are some

packets of forests also in this region.

2

Gujarat Surat

Gujarat Surat

3

4.1.1.6

Kalakakra

Hills

4.1.1.7

Chorasi­

Palsana

Coastal

Plain

4

Vyara

Songadh

talukas

and parts

01 The

Dangs

district

Chorasi and

Palsana

taluka

5

Deccan

Trap

6

Orthents­

Ochrepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

Alluvium, Orlnids-

blown Aquepts

sand, Usterts-

etc. Ochrepts

191

7

This hilly region forms the south-eastern part of

the district and covers the parts of Songadh and

Vyara talukas alongwith some part 01 The Dangs

district. In the north the region makes its

boundaries with Maharashtra State, in the soutl\.

byThe Oangs district and in the west by Mindhola­

Puma Plain 4.1.1.5.

As regards the relief, 300 metres contour passes

through the eastern part and at some places the

height goes apove 500 metres above the MSL.

The height of the hills in western part is

comparatively low. Geologically the region is

composed of Deccan Trap. Soils as classified by

NBSS & LUP (Nagpur), the region is covered by

Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of

soils.

Orthents-Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

01 northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

As regards the transport and communication

network 01 the region, there is only one road

which connects the region with Mindhola-PIJrna

Plain 4.1.1.5 (Songadh town) and Maharashtra

state.

This coastal plain occupies the south-western part

of the district and extends over parts of Chorasi

and Palsana talukas. Tapi Basin 4.1.1.4 makes its

boundary in the west and north, Mindhola. Purna

Plain 4.1.1.5 in the east and district Valsad in the

south.

From relief point, the region has very low prOfile,

the height of eastern part is 11 metres above the

MSL while the western part is about 6/7 metres

above the MSL. Geological formation of the

region is Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

SOils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur

the region has Orthids-Aquepls and Usterts­

Ochrepts types 01 soils.

Orthids:--Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts:--Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

2 3 4 5 6

192

7

. . Ochrepts:--Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils

of northern region.

Usterts:--Deep black soils.

From transport and communication point of view,

there are Surat-Valsad (broad gauge) rail section

and Surat-Bhusaval (BG) section which pass

through the region in the north-south and east­

west directions respectively. The national highway

(No.8) passes through the region in the north

south direction. There are some state highways

and other district roads also in the region which

connect the region with district headquarters

Sural.

DISTRICT VALSAD

Regional Divisions

District Valsad is the part of the Gujarat Plain (4.1.1.) and is sub-divided into following three sub­micro regions on the basis of geology, topography, soils, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.1.1 Valsad Coast

The region occupies the western parts of the district and extends over Umbergaon, Pardi, Valsad, Gandevi and Navsari talukas. The total area of the region ,is 1458.7 Km2 which is inhabited by 855220 persons of these 508473 persons reside in 233

vDlages and 346747 persons in 18 towns. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and Deccan Trap. The soils of this regions are Orthids-Aquepts and Tropepts-Aquepts. The density of the region is 586 persons per Km2

which reveals its economic development.

4.1.1.2 Middle Valsad Plain

As the name of the region speaks out, the region Is situated in the middle of the district and covers the Umbergaon, Pardi, Valsad, Gandevi, Navsari, Chikhll, Bansda and Dharampur talukas and part of

193

the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Union territory. There are 287 villages and four towns which cover an area of 1613.1 km2. It is inhabited by 619813 persons of which 577698 persons reside in rural and 42115 persons in urban areas. Geologically major parts of the region is composed of Deccan Trap and a small part 'on the north is of SUb-Nummulitic Beds and Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Orthids-Aquepts, Tropepts-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 384 persons per Km2, which reflects its agricultural and industrial development.

4.1.1.3 Western Ghats

This region extends over the eastern part of the district and occupies Chikhli, Bansda and Dharampur talukas. The area of the region is 2063.6 Km2, which is entirely rural and is inhabited by 300652 persons. The region has 308 villages. Geologically the region is composed of Deccan Trap. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts, Orthents­Tropepts and Usterts - Ochrepts. The density of the region is 146 persons per Km2. This is up-land and it has less agricultural development.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: VALSAD Census Location Code No. 18 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns Area in Kmg

1981 POQulation 1981

No. and in each in each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

Name Region

as evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Valsad 4.1.1.1 233 villages 18 1458.7 1341.8 116.9 855220 508473 346747

Val sad (39 villages of Umbergaon (VP)

Coast Umbergaon & Umbergaon

taluka, (INA) of

42 villages of Umbergaon taluka,

Pardi taluka, Vapi (NP), 43 villages of Vapi (INA) & Valsad taluka, Pardi (NP) of

23 villages of Pardi taluka,

Gandevi taluka, Pamera (VP), 86 villages of Val sad (UA)

Navsari taluka) Kosamba (VP),

Abrama (VP),

Valsad (INA).

Atul (NM) of

Valsad taluka

Bilimora (M) & Seeri Bujrang (VP) Devsar (VP) of

Gandevi taluka,

Navsari (M),

Vejalpor (VPl. Jalalpore (VP)

& Mahuwar (VP)

of Navsari

taluka

4.1.1.2 287 villages 4 1613.1 1586.2 26.9 619813 577698 42115 Middle (10 villages of Gandevi (NP) of Valsad U'ilbergaon Gandevi taluka, Plain Taluka Chikhli (VP) of

37 villages of Chikhli taluka, Pardi taluka, Dharampur (NP) 3 villages of of Dharampur Dadra & Nagar- taluka, Bansda Haveli (U.T.), (VP) of Bansda 48 villages of taluka

197

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Valsad taluka

30 villages of

Gandevl taluka,

53 villages of

Navsari, taluka

66 villages of

Chikhli taluka

19 villages of

Dharampur taluka,

21 villages of

Bansda taluka.)

4.1.1.3 308 villages Nil 2063.6 2063.6 300652 300652

Western (18 villages Of Ghats Chikhli taluka,

21? villages of

Dharampur taluka,

73 villages of

Bansda taluka).

Grand

Total 3 828 22 5135.4 4991.6 143.8 1775685 1386823 388862

198

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: VALSAD Census Location Code No. 18 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Mea in Km2 Remarks

No. No. & No. of Census Villages{lowns

Name villages as per of In of Taluka In

1981 Taluka divi- Regional

sion division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.1.1 (1) 1 to 13, 16, 18 39 286.5 Code No. 14, 15, 17,26,27,34

Valsad Umbergaon to 25, 28 to 33, to 38 are in division No. 4.1.1.2

Coast 39 to 49

Umbergaon

(Urban)

& 2 13.6

Umber- Towns

gaon

(INA)

(2) Pardi 1 to 5,121022, 42 202.1 Code No.6 to 11, 23 to 30, 45 to

31 to 44, 57 to 61 56, 62 to 65, 73 to 79 are in

66 to 72. division No. 4.1. ~.2

Vapi

(INA)

Vapi

(Urban) 3 30.2

& Towns

Pardi

(Urban)

(3) Valsad 1 to 6, 9 to 43 196.7 Code No.7 8, 16 to 19, 26 to 33, 15,20 to 25, 40 to 46, 55 to 67, 78 to 91 are in

34 to 39, 47 to division No. 4.1.1.2

54,68 to 77

Val sad

(Urban)

Kosamba 6 25.7 (Urban) towns Abrama

(Urban)

199

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Val sad

(INA)

Atul

(Urban) Parnera

(Urban)

(4) Gandevi 1 to 3,16 23 145.4 Code No.4 to 15, 20 to 26, 31 to

to 1927 to 30, 36, 43 to 47 are in division No.

37 to 42, 48 to 53. 4.1.1.2

Bilimora

(Urban)

Devsar 3 22.2

(Urban) Towns

Sari Bujrang

(Urban)

(5) Navsari 1 to 9, 16 to 38, 86 511.1 Code No. 10 to 15,39 to 46, 62 to

47 to 61, 77 to 76,89 to 101, 116 to 126 are in

88,102 to 115. division No. 4.1.1.2

127 to 139

Navsari

(Urban)

Vejalpore - 4 25.2

(Urban) Towns

Jalalpore

(Urban)

Mahuwar

(Urbart)

Total for

division 233 1341.8

No. villages

4.1.1.1 18 Towns +116.9

1458.7

II 4.1.1.2 (1) 14,15.17. 10 61.9 Code No.1 to 13. 16, 18 to 25, 28

Middle Umbergaon 26. 27, 34 to 38 to 33, 39 to 49 are in division No.

Valsad 4,1,1.1

Plain

(2) Pardi 6 to 11,23 to 30, 37 193,6 Code No, 1 to 5, 12 to 22, 31 to

45 to 56, 62 to 44, 57 to 61,66 to 72 are in

65, 73to 79. division No. 4.1.1.1

(3) Dadra & 1.2,3 3 6.9 Code No, 1,2, & 3 of Dadra &

Nagar Nagar Haveli (U,T,) fall in this

Haveli district & division.

200

2 3 4 fi 6 7 8 9

(4) Valsad 7,8,16to 48 278.4 Code No.1 to 6, 9 to 15, 20 to 25,

19, 26 to 33, 34 to 39, 47 to 54, 68 to 77 are in

40 to 46, 55 to division No. 4.1.1.1

67,78 to 91.

(5) Gandevi 4to 15,20 30 110.1 Code No.1 to 3, 16 to 19,27 to

to 26, 31 to 30, 37 to 42, 48 to 53 are in

36,43 to 47 division No. 4.1.1.1

Gandevi 4.4

(Urban) Town

(6) Navsari IOta IS, 53 204.2 Code No.1 to 9, 16 to 38, 47 to

39 to 46, 62 '61,77 to 88, 102 to 115, 127 to

to 76, 89 to 139 are in division No. 4.1.1.1.

101 116 to 126

(7) Chikhli 1 to 46, 50 66 472.4 Code No. 47 to 49, 63 to 71, 74 to

to 62, 72, 73, 77, 83 & 84 are in division No.

78 to 82 4.1.1.3

Chikhli 1.1

(Urban) Town

(8) Dharam- 1 to 6,34 19 134.3 Code No.7 to 33, 43 to 122, 126

pur to 42, 123 to to lSI, 153 to 20B, 210 to 237 are

125 & 152 in division No. 4.1.1.3 Code No.

209 falls in Dadra & Nagar Haveli

(U.T.) division No. 4.1.1.1

Dharam- 15.5

pur Town

(Urban)

(9) 8ansda 1 t07, 14to 21 124.4 CodeNo.8to 13, 1710 19,23, 16, 20 to 22, 24, 27 to 35, 39 to 42, 45 to 49, 25,26,36,37, 51 to 94 are in division No. 38, 43, 44 & 50 4.1.1.3

8ansda 5.9 (Urban) Town

Total for 287 1586.2 Division villages No.

4.1.1.2 + 4 Towns + 26.9

1613.1

201

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

III 4.1.1.3 (1) Chikhli 47 to 49, 18 101.0 Code No.1 to 46, 50 to 62, 72,

Western 63 to 71,74 to 73, 78 to 82 are in division No.

Ghats 77,83 & 84 4.1.1.2

(2) Dharam- 7to 33,43 217 1493.5 Code NO.1 to 6, 34 to 42, 123 to

pur to 122126to 125, 152 are in division No. 151,153 to 208, . 4.1.1.2 Code No. 209 falls in

210 to 237 Dadra & Nagar Haveli (U.T.),

Division No. 4.1.1.1

(3) Bansda 8to13,17to 73 469.1 Code NO.1 to 7,14 to 16,20 to

19,23, 24,27to 22, 25, 26, 36 to 38, 43, 44 & 50

35, 39 to 42, 45 are in division No. 4.fl.2 to 49, 51 to 94.

Total for 308 2063.6

division villages + Nil

No. Town Nil

4.1.1.3 2063.6

202

District Name: VALSAD '

State District

name

2

Gujarat Valsad

Division

number

and name

3

4.1.1.1 Valsad

Coast

Nameo!

adminis­

trative

divisions

4

STATEMENT ON REGION·WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 18

Geology Soils

5 6

lJmbergaon, Alluvium, Orthids-Pardi, blown Aquepts

Valsad. sand, etc. Tropepts-

Gandevi, Deccan Aquepts

and Navsarai Trap Usterts-

taluka Ochrepts

203

State: GUJARA T

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The val sad Coast covers the western part of

the district and extends over Umbergaon,

Pardi, Val sad , Gandevi and Navsari talukas.

The region makes it boundaries with Arabian

Sea in the west, district Surat in the north,

Middle Valsad Plain 4.1.1.2 in the east and

Maharashtra state in the south.

From relief point of view, the height of the

region varies from 25 metres in eastern part to

10 metres in western parts above the MSL.

Geologically the r~gion is composed of

Alluvium blown sand, etc and Deccan Trap.

Soils of the region are coastal alluvium and

deep black soil. As per classification of NBSS

& LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the region has Orthids­

Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid regions with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown Soils (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Tropepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of southern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

The region as a whole has very good effect of

sea and land breeze. There is a good

agricultural activity in this part supported by

good soils and moist weather conditions.

2 3 4

Gujarat Val sad 4.1.1.2 Umbergaon, Middle Pardi,

Val sad Valsad, Plain Gandevi

Navsari,

Chikhli,

Bansda and

Dharampur,

talukas,

and parts of

Dadra & Nagar

Havel; (UT)

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-blown Aquepts

sand, etc. Tropepts-

Sub- Aquepts

Nummulilic Usterts-

Beds, Oohrepts

Deccan

Trap

204

7

The transport and communication network of

the region is very good and the Bombay -

Surat section of the broad gauge passes

through . the region along with national

highway (No.8). All the major towns are

connected by this rail link. The region is also

connected by metalled roads with other parts

of the district and the state.

The region occupies the Umbergaon, Pardi,

Valsad, Gandevi, Navsari, Chikhli, Bansda

and Dharampur talukas along with some parts

of Dadra & Nag~r Haveli (UT). The region

makes its boundary with Val sad Coast 4.1.1.1

in the west, Surat district in the north, Western

Ghats 4.1.1.1 in the east and Dadra & Nagar

Haveli (UT) in the south.

The maximum height of the region is 300

metres above the MSl near Bansda town and

minimum height is: 10 metres above the MSL

near Navsari town. General slope of the region

is west ward. It is drained by river Kaveri, river

Auranga and river Par towards west. The

region is formed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

Sub-Nummulitic Beds and Deccan Trap. Soils

found in the region are deep black and

medium black.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR)

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts,

Tropepts-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts types

of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydro,morphic)

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and allUVial

soils of northern region.

Tropepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of southern region.

2

Gujarat Valsad

3

4.1.1.3 Western

Ghats

4

Chikhli, Bansda and

Dharampur,

talukas

5

Deccan Trap

205

6

Orthents· Ochrepts

Orthents·

Tropepts

Usterts·

Ochrepts

7

Usterts • Deep black soils.

The region has good network of transport and

communication facilities. Towns of Navsari,

Gandevi, Bansda, Dharmapur are well

connectM by the metalled roads and a narrow

gauge railway. Most of the villages are well

linked by the district and state highways.

The region extends over the eastern part of the

district and covers Chikhli, Bansda and

Dharampur talukas. The region makes its

boundaries with Surat in the north, The Dangs district and Maharashtra state in the east,

Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) in the south and

Middle Val sad Plain 4.1.1.2 in the west.

From relief point of view, the maximum height

of the region is 615 metres above the MSL

near Huda village (Code No. 170) of

Dharampur taluka and minimum height is 280

metres above the MSL near Dharampur town.

The region is formed of Deccan Trap. Soils

found in the region are medium black. General

slope of the region is westward and it is

undulating plain. The region is covered with

mixed forests.

Soils as per classification of NBSS & LUP

(ICAR), Nagpur, the region has Orthents·

Ochrepts, Orthents· Tropepts and Usterts·

Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents • Recently formed soils

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Tropepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of southern region.

Usterts • Deep black soils.

The transport and communication network of

the region is fairly good. State highway (No.5

and 15) and other district roads connect the

region with other parts of the state.

DISTRICT PANCH MAHALS

Regional Divisions

The district Panch Mahals is the part of Eastern Hilly Region (4.1.2) and is sub-divided into following three sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetations.

4.1.2.1 Mahi Plain

The region occupies the western part of the district and covers Lunawada, Santrampur, Godhra, Kalal, Devgad Baria~ Shehera and Halol talukas.· The rural area of the region is 2216.1 km2 which is inhabited by 585117 persons and they live in 598 villages, while the urban population is 143452 who live in four towns having an area of 56.9 Km2. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap, Erinpura Granite, Gneiss, Aravalli and associated rocKS. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region is having a good coverage forests. The density of the region is 321 persons per Km2.

4.1.2.2 Forested and Scrub Zone

This region extends over Devgad Baria, Kalol, Godhra, Shehera, Lunawada, Santrampur, Jhalod, Dahod, Limkheda and Jambughoda talukas and

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covers the central part of the district. The area of the region is 4840.3 Km2 of which rural part is 4793.4 Km2 and is inhibited by 1114869 persons. The urban population is 31844 in three towns covering an area of 46.9 Km2. Geologically the region is having Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds, Erinpura Granite, Gneiss, Aravalli and associated rocks. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts, Ochrepts-Orthents and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 237 persons per Km2. The region is having thick coverage of forests.

4.1.2.3 Dohad Upland

The region forms the eastern part of the district and covers Jhalod, Dohad and Limkheda talukas. The area of the region is 1714.2 Km2 out of which 1683.2 Km2 is the rural part and is inhabited by 364151 persons. The urban population is 82256, living in Dohad and Free Land Ganj towns covering an area of 31.0 Km2 Geologically the region is comprised of Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean Bagh and Lameta Beds, Gneiss, Aravalli and associated rocks. The soils are Orthents-Ochre~ts.' The density of this region is 260 persons per Km .

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: PANCH MAHAL Census Location Code No. 14 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of villages No. of TOwns Area in Km2

No. and in each region in Region in Region Population

Name as evolved Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Panch 4.1.2.1 598 villages 4 2273.0 2216.1 56.9 728569 585117 143452 Mahals Mahi (65 villages of Halol (NP)

Plain Halol taluka, of Halol

31 villages of taluka,

Oevgadhbaria Kalol (NP)

taluka,63 of Kalol

villages of taluka, Godhra

Kalol taluka, (UA) of Godhra

85 villages of taluka, &

Godhra taluka, Lunawada (NP)

22 villages of of Lunawada

Shehen!. taluka, taluka

221 villages of

Lunawada taluka

and 111 villages of

Santrampur taluka)

4.1.2.2 1009 villages 3 4840.3 4793.4 46.9 1146713 1114869 31844 Forested (58 villages of Shivrajpur (NP) and Halol taluka, of Halol taluka,

Scrub 155 villages of Oevgadhbaria

Zone Oevgadhbaria (NP) of Oevgadh-

taluka,5 baria taluka

villages of Santrampur (NP)

Kalol taluka, of Santrampur

77 villages of taluka

Godhra taluka,

60 villages of

Shehera taluka,

106 villages of

Lunawada taluka,

283 villages of

Santrampur taluka,

150 villages of

Jhalod taluka,

54 villages of

Limkheda taluka,

55 villages of

Jambughoda taluka,

6 villages of

Oohad taluka).

211

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.2.3 302 villages 2 1714.2 1683.2 31.0 446407 364151 82256

Dohad (1 village of Dohad (UA) & Upland Jhalod taluka, Freelandganj

.113 villages of (NM) of Dohad

Dohad taluka & taluka

188 villages of

Umkheda taluka)

Grand Total 1909 9 8827.5 8692.7 134.8 2321689 2064137 257552

212

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: PANCH MAHALS Census Location Code No. 14 State: GUJARAT

Sr. Division Taluka Location Code No. Total No. of Area of Remarks

No. Number of Census villages ViliagesfTowns Regional

and as per 1981 of in Divisions

Name Taluka Divisions in Sq. Km.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.2.1 (1) Halol 1 to 21, 24 65 261.7 Code No. 22, 23, 29 to 45, 55 to

Mahi to 28, 46 to 66,74,75,77 to 87, 97, 99 to 109,

Plain 54,67 to 73, 121, 122 are in division No.

76,88 to 96, 4.1.2.2.

98, 110 to 120, 123.

Halol 16.3

(Urban) Town

(2) Devgadh- 53 to 59, 31 159.9 Code No.1 to 52, 60 to 82, 89 to

Baria 83 to 88,109 108, 115, 117 to 149, 159 to 167,

to 114,116, 169 to 185 are in division No.

150 to 158, 168, 4.1.2.2.

186

(3) Kalal 1 to 11, 15, 17 63 338.3 Code No. 12, 13, 14, 16 & 31

to 30, 32 to 68 are in division No. 4.1.2.2

Kalol

(Urban) 1 Town 7.6

(4) Godhra 51 to 67, 79, 81 85 494.5 Code No.1 to 50, 68 to 78, 80,

to 83, 86 to 108, 84,85,109,110,111,127,128,

112 to 126, 129, 130to 135161 & 162 are in 136 to 160 division No. 4.1.2.2

Godhra 20.2 (Urban) Town

(5) Shehera 1 to 4, 32 22 135.7 Code No. 5to 31, 36 to 54, 57, to 35, 55, 56, 58,70 to 78, 80, 81, 82 are in 59 to 69, 79 division No. 4.1.2.2.

(6) Luna- 46,49,52to 221 581.8 Code No.1 to 45, 47, 48, 50, 51, wada 56,60t0211, 57 to 59,212,214 to 217, 246 to

213,218 to 245, 254, 265 to 278, 284 to 295, 304

255 to 264, 279 to 308, 310, 312, 321 to 327 are

to 283, 296 to in division No, 4.1.2.2 303,309,311,

313to 320

213

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Lunawada 12.8

(Urban) Town

(7) Santo 61,62,65, 111 244.2 Code No.1 to 60, 63, 64, 66 to

rampur 73 to 79, 72,80,81,83,86,87,88,9Oto

82, 84, 85, 89, 120, 158 to 220 240, 242 to 283,

121 to 157, 221, 312 to 347, 351,361 to 394 are in

to 239,241,284 division No. 4.1.2.2

t0311,348to

350, 352 to 360

Total for 598 villages 2216.1

division + 4 Towns + 56.9

No. 2273.0

4.1.2.1

4.1.2.2 (1) Halol 22,23,29 58 221.7 Code No.1 to 21, 24 to 28,46 to

Fore- 54, to 45, 55 to 67 to 73, 76, 88 to 96 98, 110 to

sted 66,74 to 75, 120, 123 are in division No.

and 77 to 87, 97, 4.1.2.1

Serub 99 to 109,

Zone 121,122

Shivraj- 19.6

pur Town

(Urban)

(2) Devgadh 1 to 52, 60 155 974.5 Code No. 53 to 59, 83 to 88, 109

Baria to'82, 89 to to 114, 116, 150 to 158, 168 &

108,115,117 to 186 are in division No. 4.1.2.1

149, 159to 167,

169 to 185.

Devgadh

Baria 10.2

(Urban) Town

(3) Kalol 12,13,14, 5 49.5 Code No.1 to 11, 15, 17 to 30, 32

16 & 31 to 68 are in division No. 4.1.2.1

(4) Godhra 1 to 50, 68 77 504.5 Code No. 51 to 67, 79, 81 to 83,

to 78, 80, 84, 86 to 108, 112to 126, 129, 13610

85, 109, 110, 160 are in division No. 4.1.2.1

111,127,128,

130 to 135,

161 to 162

(5) Shehera 5 to 31, 36 to 60 442.4 Code No.1 to 4, 32 to 35, 55, 56,

54,57,58, 59 to 69 & 79 are in division No.

70 to 78, 80, 4.1.2.1

81 &82

214

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(6) Luna- 1 to 45, 47, 106 348.2 Code No. 46, 49, 52 to 56, 60

wada 48,50,51, to 211,213,218 to 245,255 to

57,58,59, 264, 279 to 283, 296 to 303, 309, 212,214 to 217 311, 313 to 320 are in division 246 to 254, No. 4.1.2.1

265 to 278,

284 to 295,

304 to 308, 310,

312,321 to 327.

(7) Sant- 1 to 60, 63, 283 1110.2 Code No, 61, 62, 65, 73 to 79, rampur 64,66to 82,84,85,89,121 to 157,221 to

72,80,81,83, 239,241,284 to 311, 34810 350, 86 to 88, 90 to 352 to 360 are in division No. 120,158 to 220, 4.1.2.1 240, 242 to 283,

312t0347,351,

361 to 394.

Satrampur 1 Town 17.1

(Urban)

(8) Jhalod 1 to 115, 117 150 774.5 Code No. 116 is in division No. to 151 4.1.2.3

(9) Dohad 4, 22, 23, 24, 6 47.6 Code No.1 to 3, 5 to 21,251033, 34 &36 35,37 to 119 are in division No.

4.1.2.3

(10) Lim- 1 to 21, 2710 54 199.0 Code No. 22 to 26, 39 to 47, 55 to kheda 38,48 to 54, 72,80to 100, 107to 121, 123to

73 to 79, 101 to 242 are in division No. 4.1.2.3 106, 122

(11) Jambu- 1 to 55 55 121.3 ghoda

Total for - 1009 4793.4 division villages + 46.9 No. + 3 Towns 4840.3 4.1.2.2

III 4.1.2.3 (1) Jhalod 116 23.7 Code No.1 to 115, 117to 151 are Dohad in division No. 4.1.2.3 Upland

(2) Dohad 1 103, 5 to 21, 113 794.9 Code No.4, 22 to 24, 34 & 36 are 25to 33,35, in division No. 4.1.2.2 37to 119

215

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Dohad 2 6.5 21.74 Km2

area of Dohad village (Urban) Town + 21.7 included in the urban area of

& Dohad. Freeleendganj + 2.8 (Urban) 31.0

(3) Umkheda 22 to 26, 39 to 188 864.6 Code No.1 to 21,27 to 38, 48 to 47,55 to 72, 54,731079, 101 to 106, 122 are 80 to 100,.107 in division No. 4.1.2.2 to 121, 123 to 242.

Total for 302 1683.2 division villages No. 4.1.2.3 + 2 Towns + 31.0 -

1714.2

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District Name: PANCH MAHALS

State District Division

name number

and name

2 3

Gujarat Panch 4.1.2.1 Mahals Mahi

Plain

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CUL TURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 14

Name of Geology Soils

adminis-

trative

divisions

4 5 6

Lunawada, Alluvium, Orthents-

Santrampur, blown Ochrepts

Godhra, sand, etc. Usterts-

Kalol, Deccan Ochrepts

Devgadhbaria Trap Erin-

Shehera and pura, Granite

Halol Gneiss

talukas Aravalli

and

associated

rocks

217

State GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

This region is in the western part of the district

and spreads over Lunawada, Santrampur,

Godhra, Kalol, Devgadhbaria, Shehera and

Halol talukas. On the western and southern

sides, the region makes its boundary with

district Kheda and Vadodara and on the

northern and eastern side with Forested and

Scrub Zone 4.1.2.1.

The general slope of the region is from north

to south and the general height is 100 metres

above the MSL. Geologically the rock

formation found in the region are Alluvium,

blown, sand, etc, Deccan Trap, Erinpura

Granite, Gneiss, Aravalli and associated rocks.

The region gets good rains in the rainy season

i.e. June to Sept. and support a healthy growth

of trees. Summers are hot and dry. The soils of

the region are medium black in the north and

gray brown in the south. Soils as classified by

NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, has been found

in the region are Orthents-Ochrepts and

Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

From tr,ansport and communication point of

view, the region is well connected with road

and rail network. Anand - Godhra and

Vadodara - Ratlam sections of broad gauge

railway pass through the region. The narrow

2 3 4

Gujarat Pt;lnch 4.1.2.2 Halol,

Mahals Forested Devgadh-

and Scrub baria.

Zone Kalol,

Godhra,

Shehera,

Lunawada

San tram pur,

Jhalod,

Dohad,

Limkheda

and

Jambughoda

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, °rtVents-blown Ochrepts

sand, etc. Ochrepts-

Deccan Orthents

Trap Infra- Usterts-

Trappean, Ochrepts

Bagh and

Lameta Beds

Erinpura

Granite

Gneiss Aravalli

and aSSOCiated

rocks

218

7

gauge links of Godhra lunawada and

Champaner - Pani - mines also pass through

the region in the north and south respectively.

There is also a good network of state highways

and other district roads which connect the

region with other regions of the district and the

state.

The region extends over the central part and

occupies major parts ot the district. It makes

its boundaries with Rajasthan state on the

north and north-east, Dohad Upland on the

east, district Vadodara on the south and Mahi

Plain on the west.

From relief point of view the region is higher

than the Mahi Plain having an elenation of 150

metres above the MSL. in general. The high

hills are covered with forests. The region, as

indicates by its name is covered with good

forests. The region gets good amount of rain

in the rainy season while the summers are dry.

Most of the precipitation received is. from

south-west monsoon. Geologically the region

is having Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Deccan

Trap, Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds,

Erinpura Granite, Gneiss, Aravalli and

associated rocks. The soils of the region are

medium black, deep black and brown. SOils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, has

been found in the region are Orthents­

Ochrepts, Ochrepts-Orthents and Usterts­

Ochrepts type of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial,

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

Fr.om transport and ccmmunication point of

view, the region has good network of rail and

roads. The Vadodara-Ratlam section of the

broad gauge passes through middle of the

2

Gujarat Panch Mahals

3

4.1.2.3 Dohad

Upland

4

Jhalod, Dohad and

Limkheda

talukas

5

Deccan

Trap

Infra-

Trappean

Bagh and

Lameta Beds

Gneiss

Aravalliand

associated

rocks

219

6

Orthents-Ochrepts

7

region. The road links Devgadhbaria and

Santrampur towns. there is a rail link of narrow

gauge section connecting Devgadhbaria with

Piplod.

The region occupies the eastern part of the

district coverage Jhalod, Dohad and Limkheda

talukas: The region makes its boundary with

Forested and Scrub Zone 4.1.2.2 in the west

and north and with Madhya Pradesh in the

south and east.

This region is the highest part of the district

and its average height is 300 metres above the

MSL. and at some places it goes upto 400

metres above the MSL. Geologically the region

is composed of Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappe an ,

Bagh arid Lameta Beds, Gneiss, Aravalli and

associated rocks. The soils of the region are

medium black. Soils as classified by NBSS &

LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, have been found in the

region are Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

The transport and communication network of

the region is good. The Vadodara-Ratlam

section passes through the region via Dohad,

the main town. Dohad also connects Ratlam

and Indore in Madhya Pradesh by road with

rest of Gujarat through state highways and

other district roads.

DISTRICT THE DANGS

Regional Divisions

The dangs district is the part of the Eastern Hilly Region (4.1.2) and the district has been divided into two sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, topography, soils, climate and natural vegetation.

4:1.2.1 Lower Dangs

The region extends over the western part of the district and occupies an area of 1034.3 Km2 which is Inhabited by 68,165 persons who live in 160 vUlages. The region is entirely rural. Geologically the region is composed of Deccan Trap. The soils are Orthents..ochrepts and Orthents-Rock Outcrops. The region has dense forests. The density of the

221

region is 66 persons per Km2. The region is not developed.

4.1.1.2 Upper Dangs

The region occupies the eastern part of the district having an area of 639.8 Km2 with a population of 42,857 who live in 145 villages. The population is entirely rural. The only hill station of Gujarat state I.e. Saputara is located in this region. Geologically the region is composes of Deccan Trap. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and Orthents­Rock Outcrops. This region has also dense reserved forest coverage. The density of the region is 67 persons per Km2 The region is not developed.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: THE DANGS Census Location Code No. 19 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns Area in Kmf. 1981 Population 1981

No. and in each In each Region Total Rural Urban Total ~ral Urban

Name RegioR

as evolved

2 .3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

The 4.1.2.1 160 villages Nil 1034.3 1034.3 68165 68165

Dangs Lower (160 villages

Dangs of the Dangs

taluka)

4.1.2.2 145 villages Nil 639.8 639.8 42857 42857

Upper (145 villages

Dangs .01 the Dangs

taluka)

Grand 2 305 Nil 1674.1 1674.1 111022 111022

Total

Note:- Out of 311 villages 6 villages of The Dangs taluka included in Sural district.

225

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: THE DANGS Census Location Code No. 19 State: GUJARA T

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km2 Remarks

No. No.& No. of Census villages/Towns

Name village as per of in of Taluka In

1981 Taluka divi- Regional

sion division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.2.1 TheDangs 1 to 13,20 160 1034.3 Code No. 14 to 1901 the Dangs

Lower to 44, 49 to taluka included in Surat district,

Dangs 79, 94 to 122, division No. 4.1.1.6. Code No. 45

132, 138 to 166, to 48,8010 93, 12310131, 13310

187 to 209, 231 137,167 to 186,210 to 230,238

to 237, 243 & 244. 10 242, 245 10 311 are in divisiol)

No. 4.1.2.2

Total for

division 160 1034.3

No. villages +-

4.1.2.1 t Town Nil

1034.3

II 4.1.2.2 The 45 to 48, 80 to 145 639.8 Code No. 1 to 13, 20 to 44, 49 to

Upper Dangs 93, 123 to 131, 79,9410122,132, 138 to 166,

Dangs 133 to 137, 167 187 to 209, 231 to 237, 243, 244

10 186,210 to are in division No. 4.1.2.1

230, 238 to 242. Code No. 14 \019 are inctuded in

24510311. Sural district.

Total for 145 639.8 division villages t-

No. Town Nil

4.1.2.2 639.8

226 •

District Name: THE DANGS

State District Division Name of

name number adminis-

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divisions

2 3 4

Gujarat The Oangs 4.1.2.1 The Dangs

Lower taluka

Oangs

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 19 State: GUJARAT

Geology

5

Deccan

Trap

227

Soils

6

Orthents­Ochrepts

Orthents-

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

This region occupies the western part of the

district and makes its boundaries with district

Valsad and Surat in the west and north and

Rock Outcrops Upper Oangs in the east and Maharashtra

state in tAe south. Forests are the main

features which influence the socia-economic

aspects of the region.

From physiographic pOint of view, the

maximum height of the region is 590 metres

above the M.S.L. in the south of Ahwa and 560

metres near Suber village. The region is

elevated towards west. Major rivers of the

region are Gira, Puma, Khapri and Arnbika

which drain the region with their tributaries.

Geologically the region is formed of Deccan

Trap. The soils found in the region are red

loamy and black soils. These soils are not

suitable for agriculture.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region bas Orthents-Ochrepts and

Orthents-Rock Outcrops types of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Regarding transport and communication, the

region has good network of state highways

and other district roads. Ahwa and Waghai are

well connected with other parts of district and

state.

2 3

Gujarat The Dangs 4.1.2.2 Upper

Oangs

4

The Dangs taluka

5

Deccan Trap

6 7

Orthents- Thi$ region extends over the eastern part of Ochrepts the district and makes its boundaries with the

Orthents- lower Dangs 4.1.2.1 in the west, Maharashtra Rock Outcrops state in the north-east and south.

From relief point of view, the maximum height of the region is 1290 metres above the M.S.l. near Chinchil Gadad and 675 metres above

the M.S.L. near Saputara village. General slcpe of the region is westward. Major rivers like Gira. Puroa, Khapri and Ambika drain the

region with their tributaries. Geclogically the region is composed of Deccan Trap. Soils found in the region are black rock outcrops and recently formed soils.

AA per classification of NBSS & LUP (ICAR).

Nagpur, the (egion has Orthents-Ochrepts and Orthents-Rock Outcrops types of soils.

228

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial soils of northern regiort.

From transport and communication point of

view, the region has good road connections to Saputara, the hill station. The socia-economic activities in the region are based on forests.

DISTRICT JAM NAGAR

Regional Divisions

Jamnagar district is a part of Kathiawar Peninsula (4.1.3) and is sub-divided into following three sub­micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate, aDd natural vegetation.

4.1.3.1 Jamnagar North-West Coastal Plain

The region extends over the coastal tract of district Jamnagar, occupying Jodiya and Okhamandal and large parts of Dhrol, Jamnagar, Khambhalia, Kalyanpur, Lalpur and Kalavad talukas. The coast is generally flat but fringed with a line of wind blown sand hills. Marshes and mangroves are common features of the coastal plain. General slope of the region is north wards except, in Kalyanpur taluka where the slope is towards south-west. North-eastern part of the region is undulating plain. Geologi9ally it is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Dwarka Beds, etc, Nari and Gaj series, SUb-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. There are 406 villages and 14 towns in the region, occupying an area of 5690.8 Km2 which is inhabited by 928681 persons of which 458763 and 469918 persons are in rural and Urban areas respectively.

The density of population is 163 persons per Km2.

4.1.3.2 Jamnagar South Plain

The region spreads over the parts of talukas of Kalyanpur, Jamnagar, Khambhaliya, Bhanvad, Lalpur, Kalavad, Jamjodhpur, and Dhrol and some parts of Paddhari taluka of Rajkot district. Larger

229

parts of Lalpur, Jamnagar and Kalavad talukas are covered by hilloc~s and the terrain. Average height of the region is 75 metres in Lalpur taluka and 45 to 60 metres above the mean sea level in Khambhaliya taluka. General slope of the region is north ward in Kalavad and Jamnagar talukas, and towards south­west in Kalyanpur and Bhanvad talukas. The reqion is drained by Manvar, Nagmati, Sasoi, Vatru and Sani rivers. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Nari and Gaj Series, Sub­Nummulitic Beds. Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils found in the region are Orthents-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts.

The region contains 277 villages and three towns, which account for an area of 3888.2 Km2. The total population of the region is 403268 with 351594 persons in rural areas and 51674persons in urban areas. The density of population is 104 persons per Km2.

4.1.3.3 Barda Hills Forested Region

The region extends over the southern parts of the district occupying parts of Bhanvad and Jamjodhpur talukas. The Barda Hill 'has the maximum height of 627 metres above the mean sea leveL Other hills are below 300 metres. Geologically the region is covered by Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. The soils found in the region are Orthids­Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. Large part of the region is covered by forests. There are 68 villages in the region covering an area of 587.9 Km2 which is inhabited by 61860 persons in entirely rural areas. The density of population is 105 persons per Km2

which reflects that the region is not developed.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: JAM NAGAR Census Location Code No. 01 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns Area in Km£ 1981 Population 1981

No. and in each in each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

Name Region

as evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Jam- 4.1.3.1 406 Villages 14 Towns 5690.8 5352.9 337.9 928681 458763 469918

nagar Jam- (51 villages of Jodiya (\IP)

nagar Jodiya laluka, of Jodiya

North· 95 villages of taluka, Jamnagar

west Jamnagar taluka, U, Bedi (NPl,

Coastal 61 villages of Navagamghed (VP),

Plain Lalpur taluka, Sikka (\IP) & 52 villages of Oigvijaygram (\iP)

Khambhaliya of Jamnagar

taluka,28 taluka, Lalpur

villages of (VP) of Lalpur

Dhroltaluka, taluka, Khambhaliya

31 villages of (NP) & Salaya (NPl

Kalyanpur taluka, of Khambhaliya

78 villages'of taluka, Ohrol

Okhamandal (NP) of Ohrol

taluka, 10 villages taluka, Owarka

of Kalvad (NP), Mithpur (NM),

taluRa.) Beyt (VP), & Okha

port (NP) of Okha·

mandai taluka.

4.1.3.2 277 Villages 3 Towns 3888.2 3747.6 140.6 403268 351594 51674 Jam· (38 villages of Bhanvad (NP) nagar Kalyanpur taluka, of Bhanvad South 16 villages of -taluka, Jam· Plain Jamnagar taluka, jodhpur (NP)

30 villages of of Jamjodhpur Khambhaliya taluka, Kalavad

taluka, (NPl of Kalavad

29 villages of taluka. Bhanvad taluka,

10 villages of

Lalpur ialuka.

53 villages of

Jamjodhpur tal·

uka, 2 villages

of Paddhari

233

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

taluka of Rajkot

district, 88

villages of

Kalavad taluka & 11 vi!lages

of Dhrol taluka).

4.1.3.3 68 villages Nil 587.9 587.9 61860 61860

Barda (16 villages of

Hills Jamjodhpur

Forested taluka & 52 villages

Region of Bhanvad talu~a).

Grand

Total 3 751 Villages 17 Towns 10,166.9 9,688.4 478.5 1,393,809 872,217 521,592

234

REGION·WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name; JAMNAGAR Census Location Code No. 01 .State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Location code Total No. of Area in Km2 Remarks

No. No.& Taluka No. of Census villages/Towns

Name villages as per of In of Taluka In

1981 Taluka division Regional

division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.3.1 (1) Jodiya 1 to 51 51 791.1

Jamnagar

North· Jodiya Urban 77.6

West Coastal

Plain

(2) Jam· 1 t041, 43 to 95 931.9 Code No. 42, 61, 62, 67 to 70, 91

nagar 60,63 to 66, to 99 are in Region 4.1.3.2

71 to 90,

100 to 111

Jamnagar

(Urban)

Bedi

Navagam 5 44.6 Note;· 51.2 Km2 area of

Ghed Jamnagar village (Rural) Sikka + 51.2 included in Jamnagar urban Dig· 95.8 area.

vijaygram

(3) Lalpur 1 to 44, 61 903.5 Code No. 45, 46, 57 to 60, 64 to

47 to 56, 61 to 66, 70 are in region 4.1.3.2 63, 67 to 69

Lalpur 32.2 Urban

(4) Kham· 1 to 34, 37, 52 791.6 Code No.35, 36, 38 to 41, 53 to bhaliya 42 to 52, 60 to 59, 63 to 79 are in Region 4.1.3.2 Kham· 62, 80 to 82 bhaliya

(Urban) 2 13.1 Salaya

(Urban)

(5) Dhrol 1 to 27 & 33 28 402.3 Code No. 28 to 32, 35 to 38, 40 & 41 are in Region 4.1.3.2 While

Code No. 34 & 39 of this taluka

fall in Rajkot district 4.1.3.2

235

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Dhrol 39.0 Urban

(6) Kalyan- 1 to 10, 14 31 784.0 Code No. 11, 12, 13,21 to 31,38

pur to 20, 32 to 37, to 57, 62 to 65 are in Region

58 to 61, 66 to 69 4.1.3.2

(7) Okha- 11078 78 636.6

mandai

(Urban)

(I) Owarka 4 80.2

(1/) Mithapur

(I/!) Beyt

(IV) Okha-Port

(8) Kalavad 1,22 to 27, 10 111.9 Code No, 2to 21, 28 to 42, 46 to

43,44,45 98 are in Region 4.1,3.2

406 villages 5352.9

+14 Towns + 337.9

5690.8

4.1.3.2 (1) Kala- 11 to 13, 38 628,2 Code No.1 to 10, 14 to 20, 32 to

Jam- yanpur 21 to 31, 38 37, 58 to 61, 66 to 69 are in

nagar to 57, 62 to 65, Region 4.1.3.1

South

Plain

(2) Jamnagar 42; 61,62,67 to 16 199.5 Code No.1 to 41, 43 to 50, 63 to

70,91 to 99 66,71 to 90,100 to 111 are in

Region 4.1.3.1

(3) Kham- 35,36,38 to 41, 30 409.5 Code No.1 to 34, 37, 42 to 52, 60

bhaliya 5:3 to 59, 63 to to 62, 80 to 82 are in Region

79 4.1.3,1

(4) Bhanvad 1 to 26, 30, 31, 33 29 397.6 Code No. 27 to 29, 32, 34 to 81

are in Region 4.1.3.3

Bhanvad

(Urban) 35.2

(5) Lalpur 45, 46, 57 10 60, 10 139,9 Code No, 1 to 44, 47 to 56, 61 to

64 to 66, 70 63, 67 to 69, 71 are in Region

4.1.3.1

(6) Jam- 1 to 51, 53, 54 53 733,0 Code No, 52, 55 to 69 are in

jodhpur Region 4.1.3,3

236

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Jamjodhpur

(Urban) 69.5

(7) Paddhari 29,30 2 23.9 These two villages of Paddhari

(District taluka of Rajkot district fall in this

Rajkot) district boundary

(8) Kalavad 2 to 21, 28 to 42, 88 1096.7 Code No.1, 22 to 27, 43 to 45

46 to 98 are in Region 4.1.3.1

Kalavad

Urban 35.9

(9) Dhrol 28 to 32, 35 11 119.3 Code No.1 to 27 & 33 are in

to 38, 40, 41 Region 4.1.2 1 while Code No. 34

& 39 of this taluka fall in Rajkot

dist. 4.1.3.2

277 3747.6

villages

+ 3 Towns + 140.6

3888.2

III 4.1.3.3 (1) Jam- 52, 55 to 69 16 288.8 Code No.1 to 51, 53, 54 are

Barda jodhpur in Region 4.1.3.2

Hills

Forested

Region

(2) Bhanvad 27, 28, 29, 32, 52 299.1 Code No.1 to 26, 30, 31, 33 are

in 34 to 81 Region 4.1.3.2

68 villages 587.9

Town Nil + -587.9

2:)7

District Name: JAM NAGAR

State District

name

Division

number

Name of

adminis-

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIC-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code N. 01

Geology Soils

and name trative

2 3

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North­

West Coastal

Plain

divisions

4

Jodiya, Jamnagar,

Lalpur,

'Khambha­

liya,

Ohrol,

Kalyan­

pur,

Okhama­

ndal and

Kalavad

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-blown Aquepts

sand, etc. Orthents-

Dwarka Ochrepts Beds, etc.

Nari and

Gaj

Series

Sub-Numm-

ulitic

Beds.

Deccan

Trap

dykes.

238

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultur~t Characteristics

7

The region extends over the coastal tract of

Jamnagar district, occupying Jodiya and

Okhamandal talukas and larger parts of Ohrol,

Jamnagar, Khambhaliya, Kalayanpur, Lalpu(,

and Kalaad talukas. The region is bounded by

Gulf and Rann of Kachchh. In the north by

Rajkot district, in the east by Jamnagar South

Plain in the south and by Arabian Sea in the

west.

The region has roughly about 351 kms off

coast of which 93 Kms, from Meda Ereck 10

Okha tidal station are wa~hed by Arabian Sea

in the west, while about 258 kms of the coast

face the Gulf of Kacl'lchh in the north. The

coast is generally flat and fringed with a line of

wind blown sand hills. The gulf coast on the

other hand is a built up coast. Marshes, sand

and mangroves are common features of this

coast, aile rating with rocky buttresses and

islands in the Gulf. The coastal tract of Jodiya,

Jamnagar, Khambhaliya and Okhamandal are

covered by water during high tides because of

very low lying areas. The slope of the region is

towards north, except in Kalyanpur taluka

where the slope is south-west ward. Parts of

Ohrol taluka is undulating plain. The region is

drained from south to north in the Gulf of

Kachchh. Major rivers are Demi, Aji, Maover,

Nagmati, Sasoi and Phuljar. The only river

Bhozat flows towards south-west in Katyanpur

taluka.

Geologically the region is, composed of

Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Dwarka Beds, etc,

Nari and Ganj Series, Sub-Nummufitic Beds,

Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. As per NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, soils found in the region

are: Orthids-Aquepts and Qrthents-Ochrepts

types of soils.

2 3 4

Gujarat Jamnagar 4.1.3.2 Kalyanpur, Jamnagar Khambhali-

South ya, Plain Bhanvad,

Lalpur,

Jamjodhpur,

Jamnagar,

Kalavad,

Ohrol

and

Paddhari

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-blown Aquepts sand, etc. Orthents-

Nari and Ochrepts

Gaj Series

Sub-

Nummulitic

Beds.

Deccan 'Trap

Trap

dykes

239

7

Orthids - Soil of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown Soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Jamnagar, Khambhaliya, Dwarka, Lalpur,

Ohrol and Jodiya are the major towns of the

region. Transport and communioation facilities

are better in the region. all the towns are

connected by state highways. Dwarka being a

religious place is well connected by rails and

roads.

The region spreads over Kalavad taluka and

parts of Kalyanpur, Khambhaliya, Bhanvad,

Lalpur, Jamjodhpur, Jamnagar, Ohrol and

Paddhari talukas. The region is surrounded by

Jamnagar North-West Coastal Plain on the

north, Barda Hills. Forested Region on the south and district Rajkot on the east.

From the reUef pOint of view, the region has an

average height of 100 metres above the mean

sea level, but it is intersected by hillocks in

Kalavad and Jamjodhpur talukas. The height

of hillocks is about 150 metres at some places.

The slope of the region in the talukas of

Kalavad and Lalpur is north wards, while rest

of the region is sloped towards south-west.

The region is drained by rivers Sani, Vartu,

Nagmati and manvar.

Geologically the region is composed of

Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Nari and Gaj Series,

Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and Trap

dykes. Soils found in the region are alluvium,

black, brown etc. Alluvium soil is known as

'Ghed' in the district and it is most fertile soil of

the region. These soils are categorised by

NBSS & LUP (I CAR) , Nagpur as Orthids·

Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soil of arid region with some

developmen't

Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

2 3 4 5

Gujarat Jamnagar 4.1.3.3 Bhanvad and Deccan Barda Jamjodhpur Trap;

Hills taluk' Trap dykes

Forested

Region.

240

6

Orthids-Aquepts

Orthents-

Ochrepts

7

Ochrept3 - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region. Transport and

communication facilities are not enough as in

Jamnagar North·West Coastal Plain. Western

part of the region e.g. Kalyanpur, Khambhaliya

and Bhanvad .talukas are well connected by

rail and roads while eastern part e.g. Kalaad,

Jamjodhpur talukas, is very poor in these

facil ities.

The region spreads over the southern part of

Jamjodhpur and Bhanvad talukas of the

district. The region makes its boundaries with

Junagadh district in the west and south, Rajkot

district in the east and South Jamnagar Plain

in the north.

From physiographic point of view, 'maximum

height at Barda Hill is more than 500 metres

above the mean sea level in the region. River

Dai flows from north to south between A1ech

and Barda hills in the region. Also, the region

is characterised by hillocks and covered with

forests.

The geologically the iegion is covered by

Deccan Trap and Trap dykes.

As per classification of NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids·Aquepts and

Orthents·Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents . Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids . Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents • Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Transport and communication, facilities are

good in the region, The region is connected by

a broad gauge and narrow gauge railway lines.

One state highway crosses the region from

north to south in Bhanvad taluka. Jamjodhpur

taluka is poor in transport facilities but there

are minor roads in the region,

DISTRICT RAJKOT

Regional Divisions

Rajkot district is a part of Kathiawar Peninsula (4.1.3) and is sub-divided into following five sub­micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, climate, topography, and natural vegetation.

4.1.3.1 Maliya Coastal Plain

The region spreads over the Maliya taluka and parts of MONi taluka. The coast is a long mud­covered flat plain with mangroves, swamps and abounds in reefs, rocks and small islands. Rann stretches about 20 Kms. from Vavaniya to Venasar. This Rann in rainy season becomes a shallow lake and in dry season it is bare of vegetation and is studded with salt and sand. The plain is drained by river Machchhu. The geological formation of the region is Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts. There are 57 villages covering an area of 873.2 Km2 where 70535 persons are residing. The region is entirely rural. The density of population is 81 persons per Km2 in the region. The region is agriculturally, not developed

4.1.3.2 Rajkot Alluvial Plain

The region extends over Paddhari taluka: parts of Lodhika, Rajkot, Wankaner talukas and major part of Morvi taluka. Average height of the region is 100

metres above the mean sea level. General slope of the region is towards north. The region is drained by river Machchhu. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap, Trap dykes and Umia series. Soils are Orthids­Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. The region contains 216 villages and four towns with an area of 2690.2 Km2. In this region 800406 persons are residing of which 269181 are in rural and 531225 in

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urban areas, which reflects concentration of population in urban areas because of major business activities in the towns. The density of population is 298 persons per Km2 in the region.

4.1.3.3 Rajkot Stony Waste Land

The region eldends over the parts of Wan kaner, Morvi, Rajkot, Kotda Sangani, Gondal and Lodhika talukas. These talukas are covered with small rock ranges. The relJion is no where higher than 150 metres above the mean sea level. The geological formation of the region is Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. The SOil8 of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. There are 99 villages in this region, covering an area of 1223.6 Km2. which are inhabited by 12.5398 persons. There is no town in the region. The density of population is 102 persons per Km2. The soils of the region are not suitable for cultivation.

4.1.3.4 Bhadar Fliver Plain

The region spreads over the southern and south­western parts of Rajkot District occupying Upieta, Dhoraji, Jamkandorna, Jetpur talukas and parts of Gondal, Lodhika, Kotda Sangani and Jasdan talukas. General slope of the region is towards south-west. Eastern part of the region is above 200 metres while western part has a height of 100 metres above the mean sea level. The region is covered by Deccan Trap Inter Trappean, Beds and Trap dykes, and the soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. The region is rich in agriculture. There are 316 villages and six towns in the region. Its area is 4477.0 Km2 which is inhabited by 883733 persons of which 590566

reside in rural and 293167 in urban areas. The region has density of 197 persons per Km2.

4.1.3.5 Vinchhiya Upland

The region extends over the south-eastern part of the district occupying parts of Wankaner, Raj kat, and Jasdan talukas. There are 170 villages and two towns with an area of 1902.7 Km2 where 215969 persons are residing, of which 176039 and 39930

-

persons are in rural and urban areas respectively.

The region has a density of 114 persons per Km2. Maximum and minimum height is noticed in Jasdan and Wankaner taluka respectively. General slope of the region is to~ards north. The region has characteristics of hills and hillocks. Geologically the region is covered by Deccan Trap, Inter-Trappean, Beds, Trap dykes and Umia Series. The soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. The soils are generally not suitable for cultivation.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name; RAJKbr Census Location Code No. 02 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns Area in Km- 1981 Population 1981

No. and in each in each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

Name Region

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Rajkot 4.1.3.1 57 Villages Nil 873.2 873.2 70,535 70,535 Maliya (47_villages of

Coastal Maliya taluka & Plain 10 villages of

Morvi taluka)

4.1.3.2 216 villages 4 Towns 2690.2 2562.1 128.1 800,406 269,181 531,225 Rajkot (102 villages of Morvi (M) & Alluvial Morvi taluka Tankara (VP)

Plain 59 villages of of Paddhari

Paddhari taluka, (VP) of Pad-2 villages of dhari taluka,

Dhrol taluka of Rajkot (MC) Jamnagar district, of Rajkot 24 villages of taluka. Rajkot t'lluka,

16 villages of

Lodhika Mahal,

13 villages of

Wankaner taluka)

4.1.1.3 99 Villages Nil 1223.6 1223.6 125,398 125,398 Rajkot (14 villages of Stony Wankaner taluka, Wasje 9 villages o~ Land Marvi taluka,

46 villages of

Rajkot taluka,

10 villages of

KOlda Sangani-

Mahal, 18 villages

of Ladhika Mahal

and 2 villages of

Gondal taluka)

4.1.3.4 316 Vlllages 6 Towns 4477.0 4167.4 309.6 883,733 590,566 293,167 Bhadar (50 villages of Upleta (M) of River Plain

Upleta taluka, Upleta taluka,

245

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10

30 villages of Dharaji (UA) of Dhoraji taluka Dhoraji taluka, 47 villages of Jetpur (UA) & Jetpur taluka Jetalsar (VP) of 46 villages of Jetpur taluka, Jam Kandorna Gondal (UA) of taluka, 1 viII- Gondal taluka, age of Kukavav and Jasdan (NP) vadia taluka of of Jasdan Taluka. Almeli district,

79 villages of

Gondal taluka, 28 villages of

Jasdan taluka,

31 villages of

Kotda sangani Mahal, 4 villages

of Lodhika Mahal)

4.1.3.5 170 villages 2 Towns 1902.7 1868.2 34.5 215,969 176,039 39,930 Vinchhiya (73 villages of Wankaner (M) Upland Wankaner taluka ofWankaner

24 villages of taluka and Rajkot taluka, Vinchhiya (VP) 72 villages of of Jasdan taluka Jasdan taluka, and 1 (one) vill-

age of Saylla-

taluka district

Surendranagar)

Grand Total 5 858 villages 12 Towns 11,166.7 10,694.5 472.2 2,096,041 1,231,719 864,322

246

REGION·WISE VilLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name; RAJKOT Census Location Code No. 02 State; GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km2 Remarks

No. No.& No. of Census ViliageslTowns

Name villages as per of In of Taluka in

1981 Taluka division Regional

division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.3.1 (1) Maliya 1 to 47 47 770.0

Maliya

Coastal

Plain

(2) Morvi 1 to 5, 26 to 30 10 103,2 Code No.6 to 25, 31 to 106, 111

to 114, 119, 120 are in division

No, 4,1,3,2 and Code No.1 07 to

110, 115 to 118 and 121 are in

4,1.3.3

57 villages 873.2

Town Nil

II 4.1,3,2 (1) Morvi 6 to 25, 31 to 106, 102 1434.1 Code No.1 to 5, 26 to 30 are in

Rajkot 111 to 114, 119 & division 4.1,3,1 and Code No,

Alluvial 120 107 to 110 & 115 to 118 & 121

Plain are in 4,1,3.3

Morvi

Urban

Tankara

Urban 2 43.0

(2) Paddhari 1 to 28, 31 to 61 59 6055 Code No. 29, 30 of this taluka fall

in Jamnagar district (4.1.3.2)

Paddhari

(Urban) 16.1

(3) Dhrol 34,39 2 9.0 Code No, 34 & 39 of taluka Dhrol, (dist. dist. Jamnagar fall in this district. Jamnagar)

(4) Rajkot 13 to 20, 32 to 41, 24 230,1 Code No.1 to 4, 9 to 12,21 to 24,

521056,58 31,42,43,50,51,57,591062,

66 to 89 are in 4.1.3.3 Code

No.5 to 8, 25 to 30, 44 to 49, 63

to 65, 90 to 94 are in 4.1.3.5

247

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Rajkot

Urban 69.0

(5) Lodhika 1 to 10, 14to 16 141.4 Code No. 11 to 13, 19 to 23, 25 to

(Mahal) 18,24 .29, 34 to 38 are in 4.1.3.3 and

Code No. 30 to 33 are in division

4.1.3.4

(6) Wankaner 1,3 to 10,17 to 20 13 142.0 Code No. 34 to 36, 53 to 59, 71 to

74 are in division 4.1.3.3

Code No.2, 11 to 16,21 to 33, 37

to 52, 60 to 70,75 to 100 are in

4.1.3.5

216 2562.1

villages

+ 4 Towns 1281.1

""269D.2

III 4.1.3.3 (1) Wankaner 34 to 36, 5310 59, 14 245.3 Code No.1, 3 to 10, 171020 are

Rajkot 71 to 74 in division 4.1.3.2 Code No.2, 11

Stony to 16, 21 to 33, 37 to 52, 60 to 70,

Waste 75 to 100, are in 4.1.3.5.

Land

(2) Morvi 10710110,115 9 117.0 Code No.1 to 5, 26 to 30 are in

to 118, 121 division 4.1.3.1 and code No.6 to

25,31 to 106, 111 to 114, 119 &

120 are in division 4.1.3.2

(3) Rajkot· 1 to 4, 9 46 531.0 Code No.5 to 8, 25 to 30, 44 to

to 12,21 to 49, 63 to 65, 90 10 94 are in

24,31,42,43, division 4.1.3.5 Code No. 1310

50, 51, 57, 59 to 20, 32 to 41, 52 to 56, 58 are in

62,66 to 89 division 4.1.3.2

(4) KOlda- 3105,9 to 15 10 118.0 Code No.1, 2, 6 to 8, 16 to 41 are

Sangani in division 4.1.3.4

(Mahal)

(5) Lodhika 11 to 13, 191023, 18 188.1 Code No. 30 to 33 are in division

(Mahal) 25 to 29, 34 to 38 4.1.3.4. Code No.1 10 10, 14'to

18,24 are in 4.1.3.2

(6) Gondal 3,4 2 24.2 Code No.1, 2, 5 to 81 are in

division 4.1.3.4

99 villages 1223.6

Town Nil

1223.S

248

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

IV 4.1.3.4 (1) Upleta 1 to 50 50 742.6 46.5 Km2 area of Upleta village

Bhadar Upleta 2.8 (Rural) included in the Upleta River Urban Town Upleta +46.5 urban. Plair. village

area 49.3

(2) Dhoraji 1 to 30 30 415.1

Dhoraji 15.5 53.3 Km2 area of Dhoraji village

Urban Town Dhoraji + 53.3 (Rural) included in the Dhoraji

village 68.8 urban

area

(3) Jetpur 1 to 47 47 605.3

Jetpur 2 Jetpur 10.4 41.4 Km 2

area of Jetpur village (Urban) Towns Village +41.4 (Rural) included in Jetpur urban Jetalsar area

(Urban) 51.8

21.9

(4) Jam 1 to 46 46 560.3 Kandorna

(5) Kunka- 14.0 Code No.1 of Kunkavav Vadia, vavVadia dist. Amreli falls in this district. (Dist. Amreli)

(6) Gondal 1,2,5t081 79 1095,9 Code No.3, 4 are in division

4.1.3.3.

Gondal

Urban Gondal 7.3 66.20 Km2

area of Gondal village

Town village + 66,2 (Rural) included in Gondal urban area 73,5

(7) Jasdan 48, 50 to 53, 28 361.5 Code No.1 to 47, 49, 54 to 67, 68 to 71,73, 72, 75 to 83 are in division 74,84 to 100 4.1.3.5.

Jasdan

Urban 1 Town 44.3

(8) Kotda- 1,2, 6to 8, 16to 31 329.0 Code No: 3to 5, 9to 15are in Sangani 41 division 4.1.3.3 (Mahal)

249

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

, (9) Lodhika 30,31,32,33 4 43.7 Code No.1 to 10, 14 to 18,24 are

(Mahal) in division 4.1.3.2 and 11 to 13,

1 9 to 23, 25 to 29, 34 34 to 38 are

in division 4.1.3.3

316 4167.4

villages

+ 6 Towns t309.6

4477.0

V 4.1.3.5 (1) Wankaner 2,11 to 73 714.5 Code No.1, 3 to 10,17 to 20 are

Vin- 16,21 to 33, in 4.1.3.2. Code No. 34 to 36, 53

chhiya 37 to 52, 60 to 59, 71 to 74 are in division

Upland 70,75 to 100 4.1.3.3

Wankaner - Wankaner 4.5 11.43 Km2 area of Wankaner

Urban village .±..11A village (Rural) included in

area 15.9 Wankaner urban

(2) Rajkot 5 to 8, 25 to 30, 24 236.5 Code No. 13 to 20, 32 to 41,52 to

44 to 49, 63 to 56, 58 are in division 4.1.3.2 and

65,90 to 94 Code No.1 to 4,9 to 12,21 to 24,

31,42,43,50,51,57,59 to 62, 66

to 89 are in division 4.1.3.3

(3) Jasdan 1 to 47,49,54 to 72 902.1 Code No. 4B, 50 to 53, 68 to 71,

67, 72, 75 to 83 73,74,84 to 100 are in division

4.1.3.4.

Vinchhiya 18.6

Urban Town

(4) Sayla 75 15.1 Le. No. 75 of Sayla taluka,

(District district Surendranagar falls in this

Surendra- district.

nagar

170 1868.2

villages

+ 2Towns "'34.5 1902.7

250

District Name: RAJKOT

State District

name

2

Gujarat Rajkot

Gujarat Raj kat

Division

number

Name of

adminis-

and name trative

3

4.1.3.1

Maliya

Coastal

Plain.

4.1.3.2 Rajkot

Alluvial

Plain

division

4

Taluka

Maliya

and parts

of Morvi

taluka.

Paddhari,

Lodhika,

Rajkot,

Morvi

Wankaner

and Dhrol

talukas.

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No: 02

Geology

5

Alluvium

blown

sand, etc.

Alluvium,

blown

Soils

6

Orthids

Aquepts

Orthids­

Aquepts

sand, etc. Orthents-

Deccan Ochrepts

Trap Trap

dykes Umia

series

251

State: Gujarat

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region extends over coastal areas of

Rajkot district occupying Maliya taluka and

some parts of Morvi taluka. The region is

bounded by Gulf of Kachchh in the north by

district Surendranagar in the east by Rajkot

Alluvial Plain in the south by Jamnagar district

in the west.

The region has a coast line of 32 Kms. It is a

long mud covered flat land with mangrove

swamps and abounds in reefs, rocks and

small islands. Also the Rann stretches in the

region about 20 Kms from Vavania to Venasar.

General slope of the region is northwards and

it is drained by river Machchhu. Geologically

the region is covered with Alluvium, blown

sand, etc.

The soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts

types.

Orthids - Soils of arid _ Region with some

development.

Aguepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

The region has the only port, Navlakhi,

situated on the Thansthal Creek. The region is

well connected by rails and roads.

The region spreads over talukas of Paddhari,

Morvi and some parts of Lodhika, Rajkot and

Wankaner talukas. It is bounded by Maliya

Coastal Plain in the north by Surend(anagar

district in the north east by Rajkot Stony Waste

Land in the south and east and by Jamnagar

district on the west.

2

GtJjarst Rajkot

3

4.1.3.3

Aajkot

Stony

Waste

land

4

Wankaner Morvi

Rajkot

Kolda

Sangani

Gondal and

Lodhika

talukas.

5 6

Deccan Orthids-Trap Aquepls

Trap Orthents-

dykes Ochrepts

252

7

From the relief point of view, the region has an

average height of 100 metres. The general

slope of the region is north wards in MaIVi

taluka while in other talukas it is towards north­

west.

The region is drained by river MaChchhu and

its tributaries.

Geologically the region is composed of

Alluvium, blown sano, etc, Deccan Trap, Trap

dykes and Umia series.

SoilS as classified by NBSS & LUP (I CAR)

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts and

Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.;

Transport and communication facilities are

well in the region. Rajkot and MOIVi are major

business towns of the district as well as of the

Saurashtra region. Towns of the region are well connected by rails and roads.

The region spreads over the parts of the

ta/ukas of Wan kaner, Morvi, Aajkot, Kotda

Sangani, Gondai and Lodhika. The region is

surrounded on the north and north-west by

Rajkot Alluvial Plain, on the east by Vinchhiya

Upland and on the south by Bhadar River

Plain.

From the relief point of view, the region is

characterised by scattered hillocks. Southern

part of Rajkot taluka, northern part of Gondal

and KOlda Sangani talukas have average

height of 200 metre above the mean sea I~vel,

while northern part of the region has an

elevation of 100 metres. General slope of the

region is northwards. Th~ region is drained by

the tributaries of Demi, Aji and Dondi rivers.

2

Gujarat Rajkol

3

4.1.3.4 Bhadar

River

Plain

4

Upleta, Dhoraji,

Jetpur,

Jamkan­

dorna,

Gnodal,

Jasdan,

Lodhika,

Kotda­

Sanganiand

Kunkavav

Vadia talukas

(Amreli district)

5 6

Deccan Orthids-

Traps, Aquepts

Trappean, Orthents-

Beds Ochrepts.

Trap

dykes

253

7

The region is covered by Deccan Trap and

Trap dykes. As per classification of NBSS & LUP (ICAR) Nagpur, the region has Orthids­

Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts types 01 soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Transport and communication facilities in the

region are as good as in the other regions of

the district, but there is no town in the region

as a business centre.

The region extends over parts of Jasdan,

Kotda Sang ani and Lodhika, Upleta, Dhoraji,

Jetpur, Jamkandorna and Gondal talukas of

the district and one village of Kunkavav Vadia

talukas of Amreli district. It covers southern

part of the district. It is sourrounded by Rajkot

Stony Waste Land and Vinchhiya Upland in the

north, district Amreli in the east, district

Junagadh in the south and district Jamnagar

in the west.

The maximum height of the region is 200

metres above the mean sea level in Jasdan

and Kotda Sangani talukas, while the

minimum height is 100 metres in Jetpur,

Jamkandorna and Upleta talukas. General

slope of the region is towards south-west. The

region is drained by river Bhadar and its

tributaries. Geologically the region is formed of

Deccan Trap, Inter-Trappean Beds and Trap

dykes.

The low lands of the plain are underlain by

black soil derived from the trap. Alluvial soils

cover the trap soils towards the south-west in

the region.

2

Gujarat Rajkot

3

4.1.3.5

Vinchhiya

Upland

4

Part of Wankaner,

Rajkot,

5

Deccan Traps,

Inter

Jasdan and Trappean

Sayla talukas. Beds

(Surendranagar Trap

distt.) dykes Umia

Series

254

6

Orthids­Aquepts-

Orthents­

Ochrepts

7

The soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR)

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids . - So'ils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

The transport and communication facilities in

the area are better than other regions af the

district. Major towns oJ the region are Upleta,

Dhoraji, Jetpur, Gondal and Jasdan. They are

well connected by rail and roads. This region is

one of the most fertile regions of the district.

The region extends over the eastern portion of

the district covering parts of Wan kaner, Rajkot

and Jasdan taluka~ and one villages of Sayla

taluka of Surendranagar district. The region is

surrounded by Rajkot Alluvial Plain in the

north, district Surendranagar in the east,

district Bhavnagar in the south-east, Bhadar River Plain in the south and Rajkot Stony

Waste Land in the west.

The maximum height of the region is more

than 250 metres in Jasdan taluka near

Vinchhiya and Jasdan towns and in the north­

east of Rajkot tQwn, while minimum height is

100 metres around the Wankaner town.

General slope of the region is towards north.

There are two principal ranges of hills known

as Mandar and Thanga hills.

Deccan Trap occupies almost the entire region. Inter-Trappean Beds, Trap dykes and

Umia Series are also found in the region. The

most prevalent soil of the. region is black

cotton soil, known as regur produced by

alternation of Deccan Trap. The brown and

yellowish soil of the region is not useful for

cultivation.

2 3 4 5 6

255

7

The soils as clas$ified by NBSS and LUP

(I CAR) Nagpur, the region is having Orthids­

Aquepts and Orthents·Ochrepts.

Orthids • Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts· Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthenls • Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Transport and communication facilities in the

region are not so good as in the Rajkot Alluvial

Plain. a metre gauge railway line links Jasdan

from Vinchhiaya and a broad gauge railway

line connects Wankaner from Rajkot. Major

towns viz. Vinchhiya and Wankaner are well

connected by rail and roads.

DISTRICT SURENDRANAGAR

REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Surendranagar is the part of Kathiawar Peninsula (4.1.3) and has been divided into four sub-micro regions on the basis of topography, geology, soils, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.3.1 Halvad, Dhrangadhra and Dasada Plain

The region spreads over the north western parts of Surendranagar district occupying Dasada, Dhrangadhra and Halvad talukas and some parts of Chotila, Muli and Wadhwan talukas. The region has sand dunes and sand hills with a height of 100 to 185 metres above the mean sea level. The general slope of the region is towards north except in Dasada taluka which is sloped towards west. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Trap dykes, Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds and Umia Series. The soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments and Orthents-Ochrepts. The region is having 182 villages and four towns with an area of 3748,9 km2.

The total population Qf the region is 315614 of which 22~959 persons live in rural areas and 85655 persons in urban areas. Tne area is agriculturally less developed in the district and its density is 84 persons per Km2.

4.1.3.2 Surendrangar Plain

The region extends over the central eastern parts of the district and occupies Lakhtar taluka and parts of Dasada, Limbdi, Sayla, Muli, and Chotila talukas. Generally the region is elevated towards east and north-east. Most of the rivers originate in Chotila hills. It is characterised by sand dines and sand hills. The region is geologically covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap, Trap dykes, Infra­Trappean Bagh and lameta Beds, Umia Series, Patchan, Chari and Katrol series, etc. The soils are

257

Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments, Orthents­Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. There are 292 villages and six towns in the region which cover an area of 4526.1 km2. Total inhabitants of the region are 527947 of which 335201 persons live in rural areas and 192746 persons in urban areas. This is a developed region in the district and its density is 117 persons per km2.

4.1.3.3 Bhadar River Plain

This region spreads over the southern parts of the district and it occupies parts of Limbdi and Sayla talukas. River Bhadar triginates in Chotila and flows east word in the region. Western part of the region is undulating. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap and Umia Series. Soils of the region are Orthjds-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. There are 79 villages in the regia. The total area of the region is 11 Qa.o km2 which is inhabited by 107327 persons. The density of the region is 92 persons per km2.

4.1.3.4 Thangadh Upland

The region extends over the parts of Chotila, Muli and Sayla talukas. It contains hills, Hillocks and small forests. Most of the rivers of Saurashtra peninsula originate in this hilly region. Geologicall.>;' it is covers by Deccan Trap dykes and Umia'series the soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthids-Ochrepts, The region contains 97 villages and one town with an area of 76.5 km2 which is inhabited by 81665 persons of which 63079 persons reside in rural area and 18586 persons in urban area. The area is less developed in the district and it has a density of 84 persons per km2

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DATA ON REGION DIVISION

District Name: SURENDRANAGAR Census Location Code No.: 03 State: GUJARAT

District Region No of village No. of towns in Area in km£'19Bi POl2ulation 1981

No. and in each Region each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban Nam& as evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Surendra- 4.1.3.1 182 Villages 4 Towns 3748.9 3545.1 203.8 315614 229959 85655

nagar Halvad, (24 villages of Paldi (VP) & Dhranga- Dasada Taluka, Kharaghoda (VP)

dhra 63 villages of of Dhasada taluka,

and Dhrangdhra Dhrangdhra (M)

Dasada taluka67 of Dhrangdhra taluka,

Plain Halvad taluka villages of

23 villages of Halvad (NP) of

Muli taluka, Halvad taluka.

3 villages of

Chotila laluka

and 2 villages of

Wadhwan taluka)

4.1.3.2 292 Villages 6 Towns 4526.1 4246.9 279.2 527947 335201 192746

Surendra- (63 villages of Lakhtar (VP) of

nagar Dasada taluka, Lakhtar taluka; Plain 42 villages of Surendanagar (M)

lakhtar taluka, & Wadhwan (M) of

44 villages of Wadhwan taluka,

Wadhwan !aluka, Sayla (VP) of

23 villages of Sayla taluka,

Muli taluka, Chotila (VP) of

38 villages of Chotila taluka,

Sayla taluka, and Umbdi

28 villages of (M) of Limbdi

Chotila !aluka taluka.

and 54 villages

of Limbdi taluka

4.1.3.3 79 Villages Nil 1168.0 1168.0 107,327 107,327

Bhadar (47 villages of

River Umbdi taluka

Plain and 32 villages

of Sayla taluka)

4.1.3.4 97 Villages 1 Town 976.5 926.1 50.4 81,665 63,079 18,586

Than- (81 villages of Thangadh (NP)

gadh Chotila taluka, of Chotlla Upland 4 villages of taluka.

Sayla taluka,

12 villages of Muli taluka)

Grand

Total 4 650 11 TownS 10419.5 9886.1 533.4 1,032,553 735,566 296,987

261

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: SURENDRANAGAR Census Location Code No.03 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Location code Total No. of Area in km2Remarks No. No.& Taluka No.of Census villages/Towns

Name villages as per of In division of Taluka In regional

1981 Taluka division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.3.1 (1) 1 to 3, 14 to 24 666.9 Code No.4 to 13, 17 to 24 28 to

Halvad, Dasada 16,25 to 27, 37, 44 to 55, 59 to 63, 67 to 71 Dhra- 38 to 43, 56 to and 75 to 87 are in division

nadhra 58, 64 to 66, 72 4.1.3.2

and to 74

Dasada

Plain

Patdi 2 62.9

Kharangdhra

(2) Dhra· 1 to 63 63 1303.0

ngdhra 10.4 56.4 km2 area of Dhrangdhra

Dhra- + 56.4 villages (Rur1ll) Included in

ngdhra 66.8 Dhrangdhra 'urban area.

Urban

(3) Halvad 1 to 67 67 1144.0

halvad 1 74.1

Urban

(4) Muli 1 to 6, 14to 23 382.0 Code No.7 to 13,26 to 32,

24,37 to 42 50 to 58 are in division NO.4. 1.3.2

and Code No.25, 33 to 36, 43 to

49 are in division NO.4.1.3.4

(5) Chotila 1,2,3 3 23.4 Code No.26, 28, to 30, 33 to 40.

43, to 51, 60, 63, 65, 66 & 68 are

in d-ivision NO.4.1.3.2 while code

No.4 to 25, 27, 31,32,41,42,52

to 59, 64, 67, 69 to 112 are in

division No.4.1.3.4

(6) Wadhwan 1,2 2 25.8 Code No.3 to 46 are in division

No.4.1.3.2

Total 182 3545.1

for villages + 2Q~.8 divi- + 4 Towns 3748.9

sion

262

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.3.2 (1) Dasada 4 to 13, 17 to 24, 63 900.3 Code No.1 to 3, 14 to 16,25 to Sure- 28 to 37, 44)0 27, 38 to 43, 56 to 58, 64 to 66, ndra 55,59 to 63, 72 to 74 are in division 4.1.3.1 nagar 67t071,

Plain 75 to 87

(2) Lakhtar 1 to 42 683.3 Lakhtar 57.4 Urban

(3) Wadhwan 3to 46 44 672.5 Code No.1, 2 are in division Surendra- 2 32.6 No.4.1.3.1. nagar- +64.9 64.9 Km

2 area of Wadhwan

Wadhwan 97.5 village (Rural) included in

Wadhwan urban area.

(4) Muli 7 to 13, 26 23 415.7 Code No.1 to 6, 14 to 24, 37 10 to 32, 50 to 58 42 are in division 4.1.3.1 while

Code No. 25, 33 to 36, 43 to 49

are in division No. 4.1.3.4.

(5) Sayla 3t027,29 38 376.6 Code No. 28, 42 to 54, 57 to 74 to 41 are in division 4.1.3.3. and Code

No. 1,2,55, & 56 are in 4.1.3.4

Code No. 75 of sayla taluka falls

in Rajkot district. Sayla Urban 65.2

(6) Chotila 26,28to 28 2180 Code No.4 to 25, 27, 31,32,41, 30,33 to 40, 42, 52 to 59, 64, 67, 69 to 112 are 43 to 51,60 to in division 4.1.3.4. While Code 63,65,66,68 NO.1, 2, 3 are in Division 4.1.3.1.

Chotila 28.2 Urban

(7) Limbdi 1 to 43, 46 54 980.5 Code No. 44, 45, 53 to 59, 61 to to 52, 60, 78,8210101 are in division 791081 4.1.3.3

Limbdi 5.2 257 km2 area of Limbdi village Urban +25.7 (Rural) included in Limbdi urban

30.9 area.

292 4246.9 villages

+6 Towns -1m.1 4526.1

263

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

III 4.1.3.3 (1) Limbdi 44, 45, 53 to 59 47 702.4 Code No.1 to 43, 46 to 52, 60, 79

Bhadar 61 to 78, 82 to to 81 are in division 4.1.3.2

River 101

Plain

(2) Sayla 28,42 to 54, 32 465.6 Code No.1, 2, 55 & 56 are in

57 to 74 division 4.1.3.4 and Code No .. 3

to 27, 29 to 41 are in division No.

4.1,3.2 while Code No. 75 falls in

Rajkot district.

79 1168.0

villages

Town-NIL

total for 1168.0

division

IV 4.1.3.4 (1) Ch01ila 4 to 25, 27, 81 738.28 Code No.1, 2 & 3 are in 4.1.3.1 Than- 31,3241,42, while Code No. 26, 28 to 30, 33 gadh 52 to 59, 64, to 40, 43 to 51 60 to 63, 65, 66 & Upland 67, 69 to 112 68 are in division 4.1.3.2

Thangadh 50.4 Urban

(2) Sayla 1,2,55,56 4 50.4 Code No.3 to 27, 29 to 41 are in

division 4.1.3.2 Code No. 28, 42

to 54, 57 to 74 are in division

4.1.3.3 while Code No. 75 falls in

Rajkot district.

(3) Muli 25,33 to 36, 12 137.4 Code No.1 to 6, 14 to 24, 37 to 42 43 to 49 97 villages 926.1 are in division 4.1.3.1, while Code

+ 1 Town +50.4 No.7 to 13, 26 to 32, 50 to 58 are

976.5 in division 4.1.3.2

264

District Name: SURENDRANAGAR

State District Division

name number

and name

2 3

Gujarat Surendra- 4.1.3.1 nagar Halvad,

Dhranga-

dhra and

Dasada

Plain

Name of

admins-

trative

division

4

Dasada,

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 03

Geology Soils

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-Dhrangadhra, blown Aquepts

Halvad, sand, ect Orthids-

Muli, Trap dykes Psamments

Chotila and Infra- Orthents

Wadhwan trappean, Ochrepts

talukas bagh and

Lameta Beds

umia Series

265

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region extends over north western parts of

Surendranagar district and occupies parts of

talukas of Dasada, Dhrangadhra, Muli, Chotila,

Wadhwan and Halvad talukas.

The region mades its boundaries with Little

Rann of Kachchh in the north, district Rajkot in

the west, and Surendranagar Plan in threpts

and south. From physiographic point of view,

the maximum height of the region is 151

metres above the MSL near villi age

Bhavanigadh in Muli taluka while the minimum

height is 7 metres along the boundary of the

district with Kachchh district.

The region is towards north except in Dasada

taluka which is sloped west ward. The region is

drained by the rivers of Bambhan, Phulka and

with their tributaries towards north while taluka

Dasada is drained by river Okara which flows

from east to west. the region has sand dunes

and sand hills.

Geologically the region has the formafrom of

Aluvium, blown sand, etc, Trap Dykas, Infra­

trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds and Umia

Series. Soils found in the region are gray

brown detaile sandy alluviul and medium

black. Soils of the region are not saitable for

agricultural growth and development. Soils as

classified by NBSS (ICAR), Nagpur the region

has

Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments and

Orthents-Ochrepts of soils.

2

Gujarat Surendra-nagar

3

4.1.3.2 Surendra­

nagar

Plain

4

lakhtar, Dasada,

limbdi,

Sayla,

Muli

Chotila

and

Wadhvaan

talukas

5

Alluvium, blown

sand, etc.

Deccan

Trap Trap

dykes

Trappean

Bagh and

Lameta

Beds Umia

Series

Patch am ,

Chari

and Katrol,

series, etc,

6

Orthids

Aquepts

Orthids

Psamments

Orthents

Ochrepts

Usterts

Ochrepts

266

7

Orthids-Soils of arid region with some

development

Aquepts-Brown Soils (Hyofromorphic)

Psarnmetns-Sandy Soils (Recent)

Orthents-Recently formed soils

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

The region is covered by mixed for~st8. With

regard to the means of transport and

communication the region has good

connection Of rails and roads. A broad gauge

railway and a narrow gauge railway run

through the region. State highway (No. 19 & 22) and other district roads pass through the

region.

The region extends over the eastern and

central parts of the district. It occupies Lakl:ltar

taluka and parts of Dasada, limbdi, Sayla, Muli

and Chotila talukas. It is surrounded by district

Mahesana in the north, district Ahmadabad in

the east, Bhadar River Plain in the south and

Halvad, Dhrangadhra and Dasada Plain in the

west. The maximum heightiof. the region is 270

metres above the M.S.L. near ChotiJa town.

while the miximum height is 14 metres above

the M.S.l. in the east of lakhtar town. The

region is formed by Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

Deccan Trap, trap dykes, Infra-Trappean, Bagh

and Lameta Beds, Umia Series and Patchanu,

Chari and Katrol series, etc. Generally the

region is elevated towards east and north-east,

Parts of Chotila taluka failing in the region, is

characterised by hillocks and most of the

rivers of this region originate here. Soils of the

region are alkaline in northern p'art while rest

of the region has sandy, recently formed soils,

deep black and medium black soils. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR) Nagpur, the

region has Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids­

Psamments, Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts­

Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown Soils (Hydromorphic)

2

Gujarat Surendra-nagar

3

4.1.3.3 Bhadar

River Plain

4

Umbdi and

Sayla talukas.

5

Alluvium blown

sand, etc. Deccan

Trap

Urnia Series

267

6

Orthents­Ochrepts

Usterts­Ochrepts

7

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

With regard to the means at transport and

communication, the region is well developed,

Towns of Sayla, Wadhwan, Lakhtar and Limbdi

are interlinked with each other by major

National Highway State Highways and also by

railways broad gauge, metre gauge and

narrow gauge.

The region spreads over the southern parts of

Limbdi and Sayla talukas of the district. It is

surrounded by Surendranagar Plain in the

north, district Ahmadabad in the east, district

Bhavnagar in the south, and Thangadh

Upland in the west.

The maximum height of the region is 130

metres above the M.S.L. near Sudamda village

of Sayla taluka and minimum height is 18

metres above the M.S.L. in the east of Umbdi

town. The region is elevated towards east. The

western part of the region is undulating.

Bhadar river originates in Chotila hills and

flows eastward in the region.

The region is composed of alluvium, blown,

sand, etc, Deccan Trap and Umia Series. Soils

of the region are gray brown and black. Soils

as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR) Nagpur,

the region has Orthents Ochrepots and

Usterts-Ochrepts types of Soils. Orthents­

Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown and aI/uvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts-Deep black soils.

Region has good connections of roads. A state

highway and metre gauge railway pass

through the region.

2 3 4

Gujarat Surendra- 4.1.3.4 Chotila, nagar Thangadh Muli and

Upland Sayla

talukas

5 6

Deccan Orthids-Trap Aquepts

Trap Orthents-

dykes Ochrepts

Umia

series

268

7

The region extends over parts of Chotila, Muli

and Sayla talukas. It covers south-western

upland of the district.

The region makes its boundaries with Halvad,

Dhrangadhra and Dasada Plain in the north.

Surendranagar Plain and Bhadar River Plain in

the east, district Rajkot in the south and west.

The maximum height of the region is 340

metres above the M.S.L near Mahidad village

and minimum height is 117 metres above the

M.S.L. near Thangadh town in Chotila taluka.

Most of the pernnial rivers originate in the

region and flow in all direction. But general

slope of the region is eastward. Major rivers of the region are Bhogava and Bhadar and their

tributaries. Tne region is composed 01

Deccan Trap, dykes and Umia series. The soils

found in the region are medium black and

gray brown. The soils of the region are shot­

suitable for the growth of crops.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts and

Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids-Soils and region with some

development.

Aquepts-Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents-Recently formed soils

Ochrepts-Shallow black, brown, and alluviul

soils of northern region.

The transport and communication in the

region are hot developed but Chotila and

Thangadh towns are well connected by major

roads and railways with the other parts of the

district and the state.

DISTRICT BHAVNAGAR

Region Divisions

District Bhavnagar, is a part of Kathiwar Penisuola (4.1.3) and has been divided into four­

micro regions on the basis of topography, geology,

soils, climate and vegetation.

4.1.3.1 Bhavnagar Coastal Plain

The region extends over the coastal areas of the

district and occupies major parts of Bhavnagar,

Ghogha, Talaja and Mahuva talukas and some

parts of Vallabhipur and Rajula talukas. Major parts

of Bhavnagar taluka is marshy and low area. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium,

blown sand, etc. Nari and Gaj eries, SUb-Nummultic

Beds, Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils of the

region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthents-Ochrepts and

Usterts-Ochrepts. There are 275 villages and five

towns in the region. Its area is 3139.5 km2 whichis

inhabited by 804017 persons of which 407557

reside in rural and 396460 in urban areas. The

region has a density of 256 persons per km2 and it

is agriculturally developed.

4.1.3.2 Palitana-5avarkundla Upland

The region extends over Savarkundla and parts

of Mahuva, Talaja, Palitana and Gariadhar talukas.

The slope of the region is eastward. Parts of

Savarkundla and Palitana are forested with a

general height of 150 metres above the mean sea

level. Its geology is Composed of Deccan Trap and

Trap dykes soils found in the region are Orthids­

Aqupets and Orthids-Ochrepts. the region contains

200 villages and two towns with an area of 2490.9

269

km2 and is inhabited by 406029 persons of which

320149 reside in rural and 85880 in urban areas. Its

density is 163 persons per km2. the region is less

developed.

4.1.3.3. Songadh Forested Plain

The region spreads over the parts of Talaja,

Palitana, Gariadhar, Sihor and some parts of

Ghogha and Umrala talukas. General slope of the

region is eastward. It is covered by Alluvium, blown

sand, etc. and Deccan Trap. The soils found in the

region are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts.

The region contains 180 villages and Tree towns.

It area is 1480,7 km2 where 275794 persons reside.

Rural and urban population of the region is 230449

c.nd 45345 respectively. The density of the region is

186 Persons per km2.

4.1.3.4 Keri, Ka.lubhar and Ghelo Plain

The region extends over the Botad and

Gadhada and parts of Bhavnagar, Vallabhipur, Sihor

and Umrala, talukas. The region is elevated towards

east. There are 222 villages and six towns in the

region. It area is 2687.8 km2 which is inhabited by

393715 persons of which 295826 persons reside in

rural and 97889 persons in urban Areas. It has

geologically formation of Aluvium, blown sand, etc,

SUb-Nummultic Beds the soils of the region are

orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The

density of the region is 146 person per km2. the

agricultural sector of the region is less developed.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: BHAVNAGAR Census Location Code No: 04 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns in Area in Km2

1981 Population 1981

No. and in each Region each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

name

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Bhav- 4.1.3.1 275 Villages 5 Towns 3139.5 2969.3 170.2 804017 407557 396460

nagar Bhav- (87 villages of Mahuva (UA) of

nagar Mahuva taluka, Mahuva taluka,

Coastal 81 villages of Talaja (NP) of

Plain Talaja taluka Talaja taluka,

45 villages of Ghogha (VP) of

Ghogha Mahal. Ghogha Mahal,

57 villages of Bhavnagar (UA)

Bhavnagar taluka, & Vartej (VP)

4 villages of of Bhavnagar

Vallabhipur Mahal taluka.

and one village

Rajula taluka,

dis!. AmrelL)

4.1.3.2 200 Villages 2 Towns 2490.9 2367.5 123.4 406029 320149 85880

Palitana (81 villages of Savarkundla (UA)

Savar- Savarkundla of Kundla taluka,

kundla taluka, Palitana (M) of

Upland 44 villages of Palitana Taluka

Mahuva taluka,

10 villages of

Talaja taluka,

42 villages of

Palitana taluka

and 23 villages of

Gariadhar taluka).

4.1.3.3 180 Villages 3 Towns 1480.7 1412.2 68.5 275794 230449 45345

Songadh (28 villages of Gariadhar (VP)

Forested Gariadhar taluka, of Gariadhar

Plain 50 villages of taluka, Sihor

Palitana taluka, (NP) and Songadh

23 villages of (VP) of Sihor

Talaja taluka, taluka.

74. vi lIages of

Sihor taluka,

2 villages of

Ghogha Mahal,

3 villages of

Umrala taluka.)

273

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.3.4 222 Villages 6 Towns 2687.8 2461.4 226.4 393715 295826 97889 Kerl, (51 villages of Sotad (M) and Kalubhar Sotad taluka, Paliyad (VP) of and 53 villages of Sotad taluka, Ghelo Vallbhipur Vallabhipur (NP) Plain Mahal,2 of Vallabhipur

villages of Mahal, Umrala (VP) Bhavnagar and Dho(a (VPJ of taluka,4 Umrala taluka villageso. and Gadhada (NP) Sihor taluka, of Gadhada taluka. 38 villages of

Umrala taluka,

74 villages of

of Gadhada

taluka.)

Grand

Total 4 877 16 Towns 9798.9 9210.4 588.5 1,879,555 1,253,981 625,574

274

REGION·WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: BHAVNAGAR Census Location Code No.'()4 State: GUJARAT

51. Division No. Taluka Location code Areajn Km2

No. & Name No. of Census villagesLIowns

villages as per of In of Taluka In Remarks

19a1 Taluka division Regional

Divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.3.1 (1) Mahuva 37 to 40, 49 a7 647.8 Code No.1 to 36 and 41 to 4a

Bhav- to 131 are in division 4.1.3.2

nagar

Coastal

Plain Mahuva 1 Town 6.0 27.3 Km2 area of Mahuva village

Urban + 27.3 (Rural) included in Mahuva urban 33.3 area

(2) Talaja 16 to 29,37 to 4a 81 587.2 Code No. 50 to 56,71 10.73 are in 57 to 70, 74 to 114 division 4.1.3.2.

Code No.1 to 15,30 to 36, 49 are

in division 4.1.3.3

Talaja 14.4 Urban Town

(3) Ghogha 1 to 18, 21 to 47 45 412.4 Code No. 19 & 20 are in division Urban No. 4.1.3.3

(4) Shav- 2to 4, 6 to 59 57 1304.6 Code No.1 & 5 are in division nagar No. 4.1.3.4

Bhavnagar Urban 2 110.6 Vartej Towns Urban

(5) Valla- 47. 48, 55 & 57 4 14.1 Code No.1 to 46.49 to 54 & 56 bhipur are in division No. 4.1.3.4

(6) Rajula 32 3.2 Code No. 32 of Rajula laluka, (DiS!. Amreli) district Amreli falls in this district

and division.

275 2969.3 villages

+ 5 Towns + 170.2

3139.5

275

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

II. 4.1.3.2 (1) Savar- 1 to 81 81 1135.4

kundla

Pali- Savarkundla 8.0 71.00 Km2 area of Kundla village

tana- Urban 71.0 (Rural) included in the urban area

Shavar I qf the Savarkundla.

Kundla 79.0

Upland

(2) Mahuva 1 to 36, 41 44 539.6 Code No 37 to 40, 49 to 131 are

to 48 in division No. 4.1.3.1

(3) Talaja 50 to 56, 10 92.4 Code No.1 to 15,30 to 36 and 49

71 to 73 are in division No. 4.1.3.3

Code No. 16 to 29, 37 1048,5710

70,7410 114 are in division No.

4.1.3.1

(4) Palilana 35,37,45 to 51, 42 377.3 Code No.1 to 34,36, 38 to 44 52,

53,581069, 54 to 57, 70 10 72 are in division

73 to 92 No. 4.1.3.3

Palilana 13.0 31.40 Km2 area of Palitana

Urban + 31.4 village (Rural) included in the

44.4 urban area of Palitana

(5) Gariadhar 27t029,31, 23 222.8 Code No. I to 26, 30 and 32 are

33 to 51 in division No. 4.1.3.3

200 2367.5

villages

+ 2 Towns :!:...1£M 2490.9

III 4.1.3.3 (1) Gariadhar 1 to 26, 30,32 28 234.6 Code No. 27 to 29, 31" 33 to

Songadh 51 are in division No. 4.1.3.2

Forested

Plain

Gariadhar 27.7

Urban

(2) Palitana 1 to 34, 36, 38 to 50 313.1 Code No. 35, 37, 45 to 51, 53,

44, 52, 54 to 57, 58 to 69, 73 to 92 are in division

70 to 72 No. 4.1.3.2

(3) Talaja 1 to 15,30 23 175.8 Code No. 16 to 29, q7 to 48, 57 t<

to 36, 49 70; 74 to 114 are in division No.

4.1.3.1 Code No. SO to 56 and 71

to 73 are in division No. 4.1.3.2

(4) Sihor 4to 21, 23 to 78 74 647.3 Code No.1 to 3 & 22 are in

division on No. 4.1.3.4

276

2 3 4 5 6 7 ·8 9

Sihor 2 40.8 Urban Towns Songadh Urban

(5) .Ghogha 19,20 2 13.5 Code No.1 to 18,21 to 47 are in

division No. 4.1.3.1

Urnrala 39,40,41 3 27.9 Code No.1 to 38 are in division

No. 4.1.3.4

180 1412.2

villages

+ 3 Towns + 68,5

1480.7

IV 4.1.3.4 (1) Sotad 1 to 51 51 649.5

Keri, Kalubhar

and Ghelo

Plain

Sotad 2 43.1 56.80 Krn2 area of Botad village

Urban Towns + 56.8 (Rural) included in the urban area

Paliyad 99.9 of Sotad

(2) Valla- 1 to 46, 49 to 54 53 539.0 Code No. 47, 48, 55 and 57

bhipur 56 are in the division No. 4.1.3.1

Vallabhipur 40.9

Urban Town

(3) Shav- 1,5 2 47.8 Code No.2 to 4, 6 to 59 are in

nagar the division No. 4.1.3.1

(4) Sihor 1,2,3&22 4 32.8 Code No. 4to 21, 23 to 78 are in

divisio,n No. 4.1.3.3

(5) Urnrala 1 to 38 38 358.3 Code No. 39, 40 & 41 are in

division No. 4.1.3.3

Urnrala 2 21.1

Urban

Dhala

Urban

(6) Gadhada 1 to 74 74 834.0

Gadhada 64.5

Urban 222 2461.4 villages + 226.4 + 6 Towns 2687.8

277

District Name: BHAVANAGAR

State District Division

name number and name

2 3

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.1

Bhavnagar Coastal Plain

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No: 04

Name of Geology Soils

adminis-trative

divisions

4 5 6

Bhallnagar Alluvium, Orthids-

Ghogha, blown Aquepts

Mahuva, sand, etc. Orthents-

Talaja, Nari and Ochrepts

Val1abhipur Gaj Series Usterts-

and Rajula Sub- Ochrepts

talukas. Nummulitic

Beds Deccan

Trap Trap dykes.

278

State: Gujarat

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region extends over 145 km2, along the coast line of Bhavnagar district and it occupies

Bhallnagar, Ghogha, Mahulla, Talaja,

Vallabhipur and Rajula talukas.

The region makes its boundaries with district

A1hmadabad in the north, Gulf of Khambhat in the east, Arabian Sea in the south and

Palitana-Savarkundla Upland 4.1.3.2.,

Songadh Forested Plain 4.1.3.3. and Keri,

Kalubhar and Ghelo Plain 4.1.3.4 in the west.

Behind the coastal belt, the maximum height is 88 metres abovl!. the fA.S.L. in Bhavnagar

taluka and minimum height is 10 metres above the M.S.L in the Bhavnagar cOast. The.

coast is intersected by numerous creeks and

betwElen the creeks the coast is occupied by

sandy and mudy beaches and tidal flats.

Behind the coast the plain tracts are fertile.

The geological formation of the region are Nari

and Gaj Series, Alluvium blown sand, etc.,

Sub-Nummulitic Beds Deccan Trap and Trap

dykes. Soils found in the region are red sandy,

gray brown and deep black. Soils and water table are favourable for the agricultural

development of the region.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts, Orthents-Qchrepts, and Usterts-Ochrepts

types of soilS.

Orthids- Soils of arid region with some

development.

2 3 4

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.2 Savar-

Politana kundla,

Savarkundla Mahuva,

Upland Talaja

Palitana

and Guriadhar

talukas.

5 6

Deccan Orthids-

Trap Trap Aquepts

dykes Orthents-

Ochrepts

279

7

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soil of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

The means of transport and communication of

the region is well developed. District

headquarters Bhavnagar and towns of Talaja

and Mahuva are well connected with other

parts of the c!:strict and state by major

metalled roads and railways (narrow guage).

The region extends over south-western part of

the district occupying lalukas of Savarkundla,

Mahuva, Talaja, Palitana and Gariadhar.

The region is surrounded by district Amreli in

the south and west, Bhavnagar Coastal Plain

in the east and Songodh forested Plain in the

north.

The maximum height of the region is 501

metres above the M.S.L. near Palitana town

and followed by Lonch hills 431 metres. The

minimum height is 60 metres above the M.S.L.

near the bed of Shetrunji river. It is drained by

river Shertrunji and its tributaries. General

slope of the region is eastward. Except

Shetrunji river basin, the region has uneven

topography and it is covered with mixed

forests. In the uplands Deccan Trap ridges

Stand out prominently intervened by narrow

ridges. The region does not support

agricultural activity except in the fertile

Shetrunji basin.

Soils found in the region are deep black,

shallow black and brown and alluvial soils.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur the region has Orthids-Aquepts- and

Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils

2 3 4 5

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.3 Talaja, Alluvium, Songadh Palitana, blown Forested Gariadhar, sand, etc. Plain Sihor, Ghogha Deccan

and Umrala Trap

talukas

6

Orthents-

Ochrepts

Usterts-

Ochrepts

280

7

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

The means of Transport and communication in

the region is not well developed. But towns Of

Savarkundla, and Palitana are well linked by narrow gauge railways and state highways.

Due to upland in the south of Shetrunji river,

parts 01 the region is not connected by roads

and railways.

The region extends over mid western parts of

the district and occupies parts of Talaja,

Palitana, Gariadhar, Sihor, Ghogha and

Umrala talukas. The region is surrounded by

Keri, Kalubhar and Ghelo Plain in the north,

Bhavnagar Coastal Plain in the east, Palitana­

Savarkundla Upland in the south and district

Amreli in the west.

The maximum height in the region is 154

metres above the MSL near Sanosara village

of Songadh taluka and minimum height is 89

metres above the MSL in the north of Palitana

town. General slope of the region is eastward

and it is drained by river Kharo. Part of Sihor

taluka of the region is undulating and covered

with mixed forests. Geologically the region is

tormed by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and

Deccan Trap. Soils found in the region are

deep black and shallow black and alluvial

soils.

SoilS as classified by N8SS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthents-Ochrepts and

Usterts-Qchrepts types of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region

Usterts - Deep bloack soils.

The means of transport and communications

in the region is well developed. Town songadh

and Sihor are connected by roads and narrow

guage railways with other parts of the district

and the state.

2 3 4

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.4 Sotad,

Keri, Kalu- Gadhada,

bharand Bhavnagar,

Ghelo Plain Vallabhipur

Sihor and

Umrala

talukas.

5 6

Alluvium, Orthents-

blown Ochrepts-

sand, etc. Usterts-

Sub- Ochrepts

Nummulitic

Beds Deccan

Trap Trap

dykes.

281

7

The region extends over north-western part of

the district occupying parts of Botad,

Gadhada, Bhavnagar, Vallabhipur, Sihor and

Umrala talukas. The region makes its

boundaries with district Ahmadabad in the

north, Bhavnagar Coastal Plain in the east,

Songadh Forested Plain in the south and

district of Amreli and Rajkot in the west.

The maximum height is 166 metres above the

M.S.L. near Botad town and minimum height

is 16 metres above the M,S.L. near Vallabhipur

town. General slope 01 the region is eastwards.

Region is drained by river Keri, Ghelo and

Kalubhar with their tributaries towards east.

The region is formed by Alluvium, blown sand,

etc, Sub-Nurnmulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and

Trap dykes. Soils found in the region are deep

black and medium black, which are suitable

for cultivation,

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthents-Ochrepts and

Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Usterts - Deep black soils.

The means 01 transport and communication in

the region is well developed. Towns of Paliyad,

Botad, Gadhada, Dhola, Umrala and

Vallabhipur are well linked with each other by

major metalled roads and railways,

DISTRICT AMRELI

Regional Divisions

District Amreli is a part of Kathiwar Peninsula {4.1.3} and has been divided into four sub-micro regions on the basis of topography, geology, soils,. natural vegetation and climate.

4.1.3.1 Bhadar River Plain

This region extends over north-western part of the district and occupies major parts of Sabra and Kunkavav Vadia talukas. The region is drained by the tributaries of Bhadar river. General slope of the region is towards north-west. Geologically the re~ion is formed of Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils of the region are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region contains 79 villa~es and one town which cover an area of 1018.2 Km . It is inhabited by 138817 persons of which 129122 persons reside in rural and 9695 persons in urban areas. The region has density of 136 persons per Km2.

4.1.3.2 Shetrunji River Plain

This region extends over north-eastern part of the district occupying Lathi, Lilia and Amreli and parts of Sabra, Kunkavav Vadia and Dhari talukas. The region is elevated towards east. Geoligically it is formed by Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils found in the region are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts­Ochrepts. The region has 228 villages and six towns which cover an area of 2772.7 Km2. It is inhabited by 480888 persons of which 350076 persons live in rural and 130812 persons in urban areas. The region is agriculturally less developed. Its density of

283

population is 173 persons per Km2.

4.1.3.3 Gir Forest Upland

The region spreads over the south-western part of the district occupying Khambha, and parts of Dhari and Rajula talukas. Some parts of the region adjoining Junagadh district is covered with forests. From the elevation point of view the region is divided between two parts i.e. south-west and north-west. The south-western part is elevated towards south while north-western part is elevated towards north. There are 108 villages and one town in the region. Its area is 1359.2 Km2 which is inhabited by 148792 persons of which 131252 persons live in rural and 17540 persons in urban areas. Its density of population is 109 persons per Km2. Geologically the region is formed by Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts.

4.1.3.4 Amreli Coastal Plain

The region extends over the coastal parts of the district occupying Jafrabad and pa~s of Rajula taluka. General slope of the region Is south-ward. The region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Nari and Gaj series, SUb-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts. It has 113 villages and three towns which cover an area of 1019.7 Km2. It is inhabited by 167054 persons of which 126490 persons reside in rural and 40564 in urban areas. The density of population is 164 persons per Km2.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: AMRELI Census Location Code No. 05 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of villages in No. of towns in Area in Km2 1981 Population· 1981

No. and each Region as each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

Name evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Amreli 4.1.3.1 79 villages 1 Town 1018.2 1003.0 15.2 138817 129122 9695

Bhadar (40 villages of Vadia (VP) of

River Babra taluka Kukavav Vadia

Plain and 39 villages of taluka

Kukavav Vadia

taluka)

4.1.3.2 228 Villages 6 Towns 2772.7 2517.7 255.0 480888 350076 130812

Shetrunji (16 villages of Babra (VP) of

River Babra taluka Babra taluka,

Plain 49 villages of Lathi (NP) & Lathi taluka, Damnagar (VP) of

70 villages of Lathi taluka,

Amreli taluka, Amreli (UA) of

37 villages of Amreli taluka,

Lilia Mahal, Bagsara (NP) of

27 villages of Kunkavav vadia

Kunkavav Vadia taluka, Chalala

taluka, (VP) of Dhari

29 villages of taluka.

Dhari taluka)

4.1.3.3 108 villages 1 Town 1359.2 1308.0 51.2 148792 131252 17540

Gir Forest (53 villages of Dhari (VP) of

Upland Dhari taluka, Dhari taluka.

36 villages of

Khambha Mahal,

19 villages of

Rajula taluka)

4.1.3.4 113 Villages 3 Towns 1019.7 942.6 77.1 167054 126490 40564

Amreli (71 villages of Rajula (NP) &

Coastal Rajula taluka & Dungar (VP) of

Plain 42 villages of Rajula taluka,

JafrabadMahal) ·Jafrabad (VP) of

Jafrabad Mahal.

Grand

Total 4 528 villages 11 Towns 6169.8 5771.3 398.5 935551 736940 198611

divisions

287

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

Census Location Code No. 05 State: GUJARAT District Name: AMRELI

51. Division Taluka Location Code No.of Total No. of Area in Km2 Remarks

No. No. & Census Villages as villages/Towns of in

Name per 1981 of In Taluka. Regional

Taluka Division division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.3.1. (1) Sabra 1 to 17, 20, 40 550.8 Code No. 18 19,21, 23to 26, 39,

Bhadar 22,27 to 38 49 to 56 are in division No.

River 40 to 48 4.1.3.2

Plain

(2) Kunkavav 210 38, 40, 46 39 452.2 Code No.1 included in Rajkot

Vadia district while Code No. 39

included in Junagadh district.

Code No. 41 to 45, 4710 68 are in

division No. 4.1.3.2.

Vadia Urban 15.2

79 1003.0

Villages +15.2

+ 1 Town

1018.2

4.1.3.2 (1) Sabra 18,19,21, 16 182.7 Code No. 110 17, 22, 27 to 38,

Shet- 23 to 26, 39, 40,41 to 48 & 20 are in

runji 49 to 56. division 4.1.3.1.

Riv.er Sabra 59.6

Plain Urban

(2) Lathi 1 to 49 49 574.8

Lathi Urban 2 58.0

Damnagar Urban

(3) Amreli 1 to 70 70 767.43

AmreliUrban 59.80 Km2 area of Amreli village

11.4 (Rural) included in lhe Amreli

+59.8 Urban area.

71.2

(4) Lilia 1 to 37 37 395.0

(5) Kunkavav 41 to 45, 47 27 302.6 Code No.1 & 39 are fall in Rajkot

Vadia to 68 & Junagadh district respectively.

Whele Code No.2 to 38, 40, 46

are in division 4.1.3.1.

288

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Bagsara 43.8

Urban

(6) Dhari 1,3 to 22, 29 295.3 Code No.2 included in

33 to 40 Junagadh district. Code No. 23

to 32, 41 to 83 are in 4.1.3.3

Chalala Urban 22.4

228 2517.7

villages +255.0

+ 6 Towns

2772.7

III 4.1.3.3 (1) Dhari 23 to 32, 41 53 717.8 Code No.2 included in

Gir to 83 Junagadh district. Code No.1, 3

Forest to 22, 33 to 40 are in division

Upland 4.1.3.2

Dhari Urban 1.5 49.70 Km2 area of Dhari village + 49.7 (Rural) included in Dhari Urban

51.2 area.

(2) Khambha 1 to 36 36 407.5

(3) Rajula 20, 40 to 52, 19 182.7 Code No.1 to 19,21 to 31, 33 to

76 to 80 3953 to 75, 81 to 91.are in

division 4.1.3.4.

Code No. 32 included in

Bhavnagar district.

108 1308.0

villages +51.2

+ 1 Town

1359.2

IV 4.1.3.4 (1) Rajula 1 to 19,21 to 31, 71 615.8 Code No. 20, 40 to 52, 76 to 80

Amreli 33 to 39, 53 to- are in division No. 4.1.3.3 and

Coastal 75,81 to 91. code No. 32 included in

Plain Bhavnagar district.

Rajula Urban - 2 24.0 24.3 Km2area of Rajula village

Dungar +24.3 (Rural)included in Rajula Urban

Urban 48.3 area

(2) Jafrabad 1 to 42 42 326.8

Jafrabad 1 28.8

Urban 113 942.6

villages

+3 Towns +77.1

1019.7

Kodinar Kodinar taluka fall in Junagadh

district. _._-, 289

District Name:AMRELI

State District

name

2

Gujarat Annreli

Gujarat Amreli

Division

number

and name

3

4.1.3.1 Shadar

River

Plain

4.1.3.2

Shetrunji

River

Plain

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Name of

administ­

trative

divisions

4

Sabra and Kunkavav

Vadia

talukas

Babra,

Kunkavav

Vadia, Lathi,

Annreli, Lilia

and Dhari

talukas.

Census Location Code No. 05

Geology

5

Deccan

Trap

Trap

dykes

Deccan

Trap

Trap

dykes

290

Soils

6

Orthents­

Ochrepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

Orthents­

Ochrepts

Usterts­

Ochrepts

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics -

7

This region extends over the north·western

parts of Kunkavav Vadia and Sabra talukas. It

is surrounded by district Rajleo! in the west and

north, Shetrunji River Plain in the east and

south.

The maximum height of the region is 216

metres above the M.S.L. in the north of Sabra

town and minimum height is 131 metres

above the M.S.L. near Vadia town. The region

is formed of Deccan Trap and Trap dykes.

Soils found in the regiOn are deep black and

medium black. Soils as classified by NSSS &

LUP (lCAR), Nagpur, the region has Orthents·

Ochrepts and Usterts~Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region

Usterts - Deep black soils.

With regard to the means of transport and

communication the region has good

connection of roads and railways. Sabra town

is well connected with other parts of district by

metalled roads. Vadia town is linked by road

and narrow gauge railway.

The region extends over the talukas of Sabra,

Kunkavav Vadia, Lathi, Annreii, Lilia and Dhari

talukas, It is surrounded by Shadar River Plain

in the north, district 8havnagar in the east,

Amreli Coastal Plain in the south and district

Junagadh in the west.

2

Gujarat Amreli

3

4.1.3.3

Gir

Forest

Upland

4

Dhari,

Khamba

and

Rajula

taluka

5

Deccan

Trap

Trap

dykes

291

6

Orthids­

Aquepts

Orthents­

Ochrepts

7

The maximum height of the region is 272

metres above the M.S.L. near Dhari town and

minimum height is 103 metres near Damnagar

town. General slope of the region is eastward.

Major rivers of the region are Shetrunji and

Kalubhar. It is composed of Deccan Trap and

Trap dykes. Soils found in the region are deep

black, medium black and mixed soils. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR) Nagpur, the

region has Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts­

Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthents • Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts • Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region

Usterts - Deep black soils.

The transport and communication facilities in

the region are well developed. Towns of Sabra,

Lathi, Amreli (district headquarters), Chalala

and Sagsara are interlinked with each other by

major metalled roads and metre gauage

railways.

The region covers thE' talukas of Dhari,

Khamba and Rajula and extends over south­

western parts of the district. The region makes

its boundaries with Shetrunji River Plain in the

north, district Bhavnagar in the east, Amreli

Coastal Plain in the south and district

Junagadh in the west.

The region has maximum height of 648 metres

above the M.S,L in the Savarkundla Dungar (in

the south west of Dhari taluka) and minimum

height is 134 metres above the M.S,L. near

Chalala town. South western parts of the

region is hilly and covered with Gir forests.

Due to.high lands in the middle of the region,

it has northwards and southwards slopes, The

region is formed of Deccan Trap and Trap

dykes, Soils found in the region are medium

black, mixed red and black soils. According to

the classification of NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur the region has Orthids-Aquepts and

Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

2

Gujarat Armeli

3

4.1.3.4

Amreli

Coastal

Plain

4

Rajula

and

Jafrabad

talukas

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids-

blown Aquepts.

sand, etc.

Nari and

Gaj Series

Sub-Nummulitic

Beds

Deccan Trap

Trap dykes

292

7

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

The means of transport and communication in

the region is not developed. Dhari town is

connected with other parts of the district by

metalled roads and metre guage railways.

The region extends over the southern part of

the district and occupies Rajula and Jafrabad

talukas. It is surrounded by Gir Forest Upland

in the north, district Bhavnagar in the east,

Arabian Sea in the south and district Junagadh

in the west.

The region is 147 metres above the M.S.L.

near Dungar town and minimum height is 5

metres above the M.S.l. near Jafrabad town.

The region is sloped towards south.

Geologically the region is formed by Alluvium,

blown sand, etc, Nar; and Gaj Series, Sub­

Nummulitic Seds, Deccan Trap and Trap

dykes. Soils of the region are coastal alluvial.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts types

of soils.

Orthids • Soils of Arid region with some

development.

Aquepts· Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

The means of transport and communication in

the region is well developed. Towns of Rajula,

Dungar and Jafrabad are well connected by

metalled roads. Rajula and Dungar towns are

linked by metre gauge railway with the, other

parts of the region.

DISTRICT JUNAGADH

Regional Divisions

District Junagadh is the part of Kathiawar Peninsula (4.1.3) and has been divided into five sub­micro regions on the basis of topography, geology, soils, climate, and natural vegetation.

4.1.3.1 Junagadh Coastal Plain

This region spreads over Porbandar, Ranavav, Kutiyan, Mangrol, Manavadar, Keshod, Malia, Patan-Varaval and Una talukas of Junagadh and Kodinar taluka of Amreli district. Some parts of this plain adjoining the coast is covered with forest. Geologically the region is formed by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Dwarka Bed, Nari Gaj Series, Sub­Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and Inter-Trappean Beds. Soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents­Ochrepts. There are 394 villages and 10 towns in the region. Total area of the region is 3959.8Km2

which is inhabited by 1039828 persons of which 675117 persons reside in rural and 364711 persons in urban areas. The density of the population in the region is 262 persons per Km2. This region is agriculturally developed.

4.1.3.2 8arda Hills Forested Region

The region extends over north western part of the district occupying Porbandar, Ranavav and Kutiyana talukas. The region is covered with reserved mixed forests. Barda hill is one of the major hills of the district. The region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap and Inter­trappean Beds. Soils of the region are Orthids­Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. The rural areas contain 50 villages covering an area of 444.9 Km2. Which is inhabited by 38110 persons. The region has a density of 86 persons per Km2.

4.1.3.3 8hadar, Djat and Harna River Plain

This region extends over the talukas of Kutiyana, Mangrol, Manavadar, Keshod, Malia, Patan-Varaval,

293

Vanthall, Junagadh, Mendarda, Talala, Bhesan, Visavadar and some parts of Kunkavav Vadia and Dhari talukas of Amreli district. The region is sloped towards south. The region is formed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Nari -Gaj Series, Deccan Trap Inter-Trappean Beds and Trap dykes. The soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents­Ochrepts. This region includes 488 villages and 13 towns covering an area of 4410.3Km2. The region is inhabited by 1023447 persons of which 726626 persons reside in rural and 296821 persons in urban areas. The density of population in the region is 232 persons per Km2. The region is agriculturally developed due to fertility of soils.

4.1.3.4 Girnar Hills

This hilly region extends over the talukas of Junagadh and Bhesan. The region is covered by reserved forests. It is formed by Deccan Trap and Inter-Trappean Beds. The soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts. The region is entirely rural and it has 15 villages covering an area of 180.2 Km2

which is inhabited by 1494 persons. The density of population is only 8 persons per Km2 as the region is hilly and densely forested.

4.1.3.5 Junagadh-Gir Forested Region

The region extends over the south eastern part of the district and is a well known Lion's Sanctuary in India. The region occupies talukas of Una, Mendarda, Talala, and Visavadar, and Kodinar taluka of Amreli district. Entire region is covered with dense reserved forest. It is formed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. It is entirely rural and contains 266 villages which cover an area of 20997.7 Km2. The region is inhabited by 139113 persons. The density of population is 66 persons per Km2 in the region.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: JUNAGADH Census Location Code No. 06 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns in Area in Km2 1981 Population 1981

No. and in each Region each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

name as evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Juna- 4.1.3.1 394 Villages 10 Towns 3959.8 3707.0 252.8 1,039,828 675,117 364,711

gadh Junagadh (75 villages of Porbandar (M) &

Coastal Porbandar taluka, Chhaya (VP) of

Plain 18 villages of Porbandar laluka,

Ranavav taluka, Ranavav (NPl and

22 villages of Adityana (vPl of

Kutiyana taluka, Ranavav taluka,

60 villages of Mangrol (M) of

Mangrollaluka, Mangrol taluka,

8 villages of Patan (M) and

Manavadar taluka, Veraval (M) in

8 villages of Patan-Veraval

Keshod taluka, laluka, Kodinar-

13 villages of (NP) of Kodinar-

Malia laluka, 59 laluka of Amreli,

villages of patan- Una (NP) and

Veravallaluka, Oelwada (VP)

42 villages of of Una laluka.

Kodinar taluka,

of Amreli district,

89 villages of

Una taluka)

4.1.3.2 50 Villages Nil 444.9 444.9 38,110 38,110

Barda (35 villages of

Hills Ranavav taluka,

Forested 1 (one) village of

Region Porbandar taluka,

14 villages of

Kutiyana taluka)

4.1.3.3 488 Villages 13 Towns 4410.3 4097.7 312.6 1,023,447 726,626 296,821

Bhadar 47 villages of Ban\wa (NP} and

Ojat and Manavadar taluka, Manavadar (NP) of

Harna 45 villages of Manavadar taluka,

River Vanthali taluka, Shapur (VP) and

297

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Plain 67 villages of Vanthali (NP) in

Junagadh taluka, Vanthali taluka, 36 villages of Junagadh (UA), Mendarda Mahal, Dungarpur (VP)

45 villages of and Bilkha (VP) Keshod taluka, of Junagadh

50 villages of taluka, Mendarda

Malia taluka, (VP) of Mendarda

43 villages of Mahal, Keshod (NP)

patan-Veraval of Keshod taluka,

taluka, 22 villages Malia (VP) of

of Talala taluka, Malia laluka,

42 villages of Talala (VP) of

Bhesan-Mahal, Talala laluka,

1 village of Visavadar (NP) of

Kunkavav Vadis Visavsdar taluka,

taluka of Amreli Kutiyans (NP) of

district, Kutiyana taluka.

75 villages of Visavadar taluka,

1 village of Dhari taluka of

Almeli district,

11 villages of Kutiyana laluka,

3 villages of

Manglol taluka.)

4.1.3.4 15 villages Nil 180.2 1802 1494 1494

Girnar (11 villages of

Hills Junagadh laluka

and 4 villages of Bhesan Mahal)

4.1.3.5 266 Villages Nil 2099.7 2099.7 139,113 139,113

Junagadh (11 villages of

Gir Mendarda Mahal

Forested 77 villages of

Region Talala taluka,

21 villages of

Kodinar taluka of Amleli district,

27 villages of

Visavadar taluka,

130 villages of Una taluka)

Grand Tolal 5 1213 23 Towns 11094.9 10529.5 565.4 2,241,992 1,580,460 661,532

(Including

Town)

Kodinar

298

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name:JUNAGADH Census Location Code No. 06 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km2 Remarks

Nc. No. & No. of Census villagesLTowns

Name villages as per of In of Taluka In

1981 Taluka division Regional

division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.3.1 (1) Por- 1 to 32, 34 75 1085.4 Code No. 33 is in division No.

Juna- bandar to 76 4.1,3.2

gadh

Coastal

Plain

Porbandar 2 Towns 30.1

Urban

Chhaya

Urban

(2) Ranavav 361053 18 289.7 Code No.1 to 35 are in division

Ranavav 2 Towns 79.7 No. 4.1.3.2

Urban

Adityana

Urban

(3) Kutiyana 8,24,25,29 to 47 22 226.9 Code No. 13 to 18, 22, 23, 26 to

28 are in division No, 4,1.3.3

Code No.1 to 7, 9, to 12, and 19 to 21 are in division No, 4,1.3.2

(4) Mangrol 1 to 45, 49 to 63 60 501.5 Code No. 46, 47 & 48 are in

division 4.1.3,3 Mangrol 28.50 6.5 Km2 area of Mangrol village Urban Town +6.50 included in Mangrol urban area.

35.0

(5) Mana- 291031, 44to 48 8 70.1 Code No.1 10 28, 32 to 43, 49 to. vadar 55 are in division No. 4.1.3.3

(6) Keshod 1103,171021 8 88.5 Code No.4 to 16, 22 to 53 are in

division No, 4.1.3.3

(7) Malia 32 to 37, 53 to 58, 13 115.2 Code No.1 to 31, 38 to 52, 59,61

60 to 63 are in division 4.1.3.3

299

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(8) Patan- 1t03,13t023,36 59 424.0 Code No.4 to' 12, 24 to 35, 39, 40 Veraval to 38, 41 to 47, 60 48 to 59, 72 to 77, 79 and 90 are

to 71, 78, 80 to in division No. 4.1.3.3 89,91 to 102

Patan Urban 2 38.4 Veraval Urban Towns

(9) Kodinar 16, 22, 24 to 63 42 335.4 Code No.1 to 15, 17 to 21 and 23 Dist. are in division 4.1.3.5 of Amreli , Junagadh district.

i.e. All 63 villages of Kodinar

taluka, district Amreli fall in

Junagadh district.

Kodinar Urban 16.6

Town

'(10) Una 7,21 to 33, 43 to 89 570.3 Code No.1 to 6, 8 to 20, 34 to 42, 54,63 to 125 55 to 62,126 to 219 are in

division No. 4.1.3.5

Una Urban 2 53.0 Delwada Towns Urban

394 3707.0 villages

+ 10 Towns + 252.8

3959.8

II. 4.1.3.2 (1) Ranavav 1 to 35 35 102.8 115.9 Km2

forest area included in Barda ~ Ranavav rural i.e. 102.8 Km2 area Hills 218.7 of this region division. Code No. Forested 36 to 53 are in division 4.1.3.1 Region

(2) Porbandar 33 17.7 Forest area of this taluka.

Code No. I to 32, 34 to 76 are in

division 4.1.3.1 (3) Kutiyana I to 7,9 to 12, 14 208.5 Code No.8, 24, 25, 29 to 47 are in

19,20,21 division 4.1.3.1. Code No. 13to

18, 22, 23, 26 to 28 are in division

4.1.3.3

50 444.9

villages

+ Town-Nil

444.9

300

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

III 4.1.3.3 (1) Mana- 1 to 28, 32 47 463.6 Code No. 29 to 31 and 44 to 48

Bhadar, vadar to 43, 49 to 55 are in division 4.1.3.1

Ojat and

Harna

River Plain

Bantwa Urban 2 58.0

Manavadar Towns

Urban

(2) Vanthali 1 to 45 45 339.1

Shapl,Jr Urban 2 Towns 54.1

Vanthali Urban

(3) Junagadh 1 to 67 67 458.1 Code No. 68 to 78 are in division

4.1.3.4

Junagadh 3 13.5 6.6 Km2 area of Junagadh village

urban Towns ---±..M (Rural) included in Junagadh

Dungarpur 20.1 urban

Urban 5.0 Bilkha 13.2 Urban

(4) Men- 1 to 34, 39, 36 276.7 Code No. 35 to 38, 40 to 45, 47

darda 46 are in division No. 4.1.3.5

Mendarda 19.2 I:Jrban Town

(5) Keshod 4to 16, 22 to 53 45 426.2 Code No.1 to 3, 17 to 21 are in

division 4.1.3.1

Keshod 41.9 Urban Town (6) Malia 1 to 31, 38 to 52, 50 395.5 Code No. 32 to 37, 53 to 58, 60

59,61 to 63 are in division No. 4.t.3.1

Malia 29.0 Urban Town

(7) Patan- 4 to 12,24 to 43 225.3 Code NO.1 to 3, 13 to 23, 36 to Veraval 35, 39 40, 48 to 38,41 to 47, 60 to 71, 78, 80 to

59, 72to 77, 89,91 to 102 are in division No.

79,90 4.1.3.1

(8) Talala 2,6,7,13 to 23, 22 246.8 Code No.1, 3to 5, 8to 12, 2410

28 to 35 27, 36 to 99 are in division No.

4.1.3.5

301

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Talala Urban 9.8

Town

(9) Bhesan- 1 to 26, 28 to 42 438.6 Code No. 27, 39 to 41 are in

Mahal 38,42t046 division No. 4.1.3.4

(10) Kun· 39 11.4 Code No. 39 Kunkavav Vadia

kavav dist. Amreli falls in this district.

Vadia

(DiS!. Amreli)

(11) Visa- 1 to 57, 59 to 76 75 680.1 Code No. 58, 77 to 102 are in

vadar division 4.1.3.5

Visa- 26.1

vadar Town

Urban'

(12) Dhari 2 5.5 Code No.2 of Taluka Dhari, dist.

(Dist. Amreli) Amreli falls in this district

(13) Kutiyana 13to 18,22 11 94.7 Code No.1 to 7,9 to 12, 19 to 21

23, 26 to 28 are in Division No. 4.1.3.2

Coqe No.8, 24, 25, 29 to 37 are

in Division No. 4.1.3.1

(13) Kutiyana 36.2

Urban Town

(14) Mangrol 46,47,48 3 36.1 Code No. 110 45, 49 to 63 are in

488 4097.7 division No. 4.1.3.1

villages

+ 13 Towns ug§ 4410.3

IV 4.1.3.4 (1) Junagadh 68 to 78 11 180.2 Code No.1 to 67 are in division

Girnar 4.1.3.3180 Km2 area of Forest.

Hills

(2) Bhesan 27, 39 to 41 4 Code No.1 to 26, 28 to 38, 42 to

Mahal 46 are in division 4.1.3.3

15 villages 180.2

Town Nil

V 4.1.3.5 (1) Men- 35 to 38, 40 to 45, 1 t 67.9 Code No.1 to 34, 39 and 46 are

Juna· darda 47 in division No. 4.1.3.3

gadh Gir

Forested

Region

302

2 3

(2) Talala

(3) Kodinar

(District

Amreli)

4 5

1,3105,81012, 77

24 to 27, 36 to 99

lto15,17t021, 21

23

(4) Visavadar 58, 7710 102 27

(5) Una 1 to 6, 8 to

20,34,40,41,

42, 55 to 62,

12610 219.

130

6

266

villages

+ Town-Nil

303

7

184.8

8

225.7

+470.7

636.4

33.3

+ 162.2

195.5

322.0

-+63~.1

955.1

2099.7

2099,7

9

470.7 Km2 area of Forest

included in this taluka

Code No. 16,22,24 to 63 are in

division No. 4.1.3.1 of Junagadh

district i.e. All 63 villages of

Kodinar taluka, dis!. Amreli fall in

Junagadh district.

Code No.1 to 57, 59 to 76 are in

division No. 4.1.3.3 162.16 Km2

area of forest included in this

division

Code No.7, 21 to 33, 43 to 54, 63

to 125 are in division 4.1.3.1

633.09 Km2area of forest

included in this division

District Name: JUNAGADH

State District

2

Gujarat Junagadh

Division

name

3

4.1.3.1

Junagadh

Coastal

Plain

STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Name of

number

Census Location Code No. 06

Geology

adminis-

Soils

and name trative

divisions

4 5 6

Porbandar, Alluvium, Orthids-

Ranavav, blown Aquepts,

Kutiyana, sand, etc. Orthents-

Mangrol, Dwarka Ochrepts

Manavadar, Beds, etc.

Keshod, Nari and

Malia, Gaj Series

Patan- Sub-Nummulitic

Veraval and Beds,Deccan

Una talukas Trap, Inter-

of Junagadh Trappean

district and Beds.

Kodinar

taluka of

Amreli

district.

304

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region extends over parts of Probandar,

Ranavav, Kutiyana, Mangrol, Manavadar,

Keshod, Malia, Patan-Veraval and Una talukas

of Junagadh district and parts of Kodinar

taluka of Armeli district.

The region makes its boundaries with Barda

Hills forested Region and Bhadar, Ojat and

Harna River Plain in the north, Junagadh Gir

Forested Region and Amreli district in the east.

Arabian Sea in the south and south-west and

district Jamnagar in the north-west.

From physiographic pOint of view, the

maximum height of the region is 52 metres

above the MSL near Una town and minimum

height varies from 5 to 14 metres above the

MSL along coastal areas of the district. Major

rivers of the region are Ojat, Bhadar and Raval.

The region is composed of Alluvium, blown

sand, etc, Dwarka Bed$ etc, Nari and Gaj

Series, Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap

and Inter-Trappean Beds.

The soils found in the region are alluvium

locally known as 'Ghed'. These are fertile soils

which support good crops of the region. Soils

as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur,

the region has Orlhids·Aquepts and Orthents·

Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of add region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents • Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

2 3 4 5

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.2 Porbandar Alluvium, Barda Ranavav, blown Hills and sand, etc. Forested Kutiyana Deccan Region talukas Trap Inter-

Trappean

Beds.

6

Orthids-

Aquepts,

Orthents-

Ochrepts

305

7

The means of transport and communication in

the region is well developed. Towns of Una,

Kodinar, Patan, Veraval, Mangrol, Porbandar,

and Ranavav are interlinkied with each other

by the major metalled roads. Towns of Una,

Kodinar, Patan, Veraval and Porbandar are

also linked with other parts of the district by

metre gauge and broad gauge railways. Most

of the coastal towns are ports.

The region extends over parts of Porbandar,

Ranavav and Kutiyana talukas of the district. It

is surrounded by district Jamnagar in the

north, Bhadar, 0lat and haryana River Plain in

the east, Junagadh coastal Plain in the south

and west.

In this region the height of the hills is ranging

between 200 to 630 metres above the MSL in

Ranavav taluka.

River Minsor flows south ward in the region. It

is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc.

Deccan Trap and Inter-Trappean Beds. Soils of

the region are brown and shallow black. Most

part of the region is covered with dense

reserved lorestes.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (leAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts and

Orthents-Ochrepts types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

developmet.

Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts . Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

Transport and communication in the region is

not developed. But a metre gauge railway and

state highway pass through the region.

2

Gujarat Junagadh

3

4.1.3.3 Bhadar,

Ojat and

Harna

River

Plain

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.4 Girnar

Hills

4

Kutiyana Mangrol,

Manavadar,

Keshod,

Malia, Patan-Vara­

lIal, Vanthli,

Junagadh,

Mendarada,

Talala,

Bhesan,

Mahal,

Visavadar,

and some part

of Kunkavav

Vadia and Dhari

talukas of

Amreli distt.

Junagadh and Bhesan

talukas.

5

Alluvium, blown

sand,etc.

Nari and

6

Orthids­Aquepts

Orthents­

Ochrepts

Gaj Series

Deccan Trap

Inter.Trappean

Beds,

Trap dykes.

Deccan Trap

Orthids­Aquepts

Inter· Trappean

Seds.

306

7

The region extends over middle part of the

district from north-west to south-east. it covers

parts of talukas of Kutiyana, Mangrol.

Manavadar, Keshod, Malia, Patan-Veraval,

Vanthli, Junagadh, Mendarda, Talala, Shesan,

Visavadar and some parts of Kunkavav Vadia

and Dhari talukas of Amreli district.

The region makes its boundaries wiUl district

Rajkot in the north, district Amreli in the east,

Junagadh Coastal Plain in the south and west.

From Physiographic point of view, maximum

height of the region is 241 metres above the

MSL near Visavadar town and minimum height

is 45 metres above the MSL near Shapur town

in Vanthli taluka. General slope of the region is

formed by Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Nari and

Gaj Series, Deccan Trap, Inter-Trappean Seds

and Trap dykes. SoilS found in the region are

brown, deep black and shallow black and

alluvium in river beds. According to the

classification of bJ8SS & LUP (ICAR), Nagpur,

the region has Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents­

Ochrepts types of soils.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthids • Soils of arid region with some

development.

Orthents - Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow, black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

The means oi transport and communication in

the region is well developed. Most of the

grown up towns of the region are interlinked

with each other and orther parts of district by

metalled (oads and metre gauge railways.

The region extends over parts of Junagadh

taluka and some parts of Bhesan taluka. It is

surrounded by Bhadar, Ojat and Harna River

Plain from all sides.

From relief point of view, the maximum height

of the hills in the region is 846 metres and

minimum height is 201 metres above the MSL.

It includes 5 peaks, viz. Amba Mata,

2 3 4

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.5 Una Junagadh· Mendarda,

Gir Talala, and

Forested Visavadar,

Region talukas of

Junagadh

and some

part of

Kodinar,

taluka of

Amreli

district.

5 6

Alluvium, Orthids· blown Aquepts,

sand, tc. Orthents·

Deccan Ochrepts.

Trap

Trap dykes.

307

7

Gorakhnath, Oghad Shikhar, Guru Datatrya

and Kalika. Gorakhnath peak is the highest of

all. Drainage pattern of the region is radial.

The region is covered with dense reserved

forests. Geological formation of the region is

Deccan Trap and Inter·Trappean Beds. Soils of

the region are bJack and brown. Soils as

classified by NBSS & LUP (I CAR) , Nagpur, the

region has Orthids·Aquepts types of soils.

Orthids • Soils of arid region with some

development.

Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

With regard to the means of transport and

communication the region is poor. No road passes through the region. But Junagadh town

is situated by the side of the region which

pro~ides transport and communication

facilities.

The region extends over south·eastern part of

the district occupying talukas of Una,

Mendarada, Talala, Visavadar, and Kodinar.

The region is bounded by Bhadar, Ojat and

Harna river Plain in the north and west, district

Amreli in the south and Junagadh Coastal

Plain in the south.

The max:mum height of the region is 480

metres above the MSL in the middle of the

region. The minimum height is 106 metres

near Gir Gadhada village in the Una taluka.

Near the highest point of the region drainage

pattern is seen. General elevation of the region

is south ward. It is formed of Alluvium, blown

sand, etc. Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. The

soils of the region are medium black brown.

Soils as classified by NBSS & UJP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids·Aquepts and

Orthents·Ochrepts types of soils.

2 3 4 5 6

308

7

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

developments.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Orthents· Recently formed soils.

Ochrepts - Shallow black, brown and alluvial

soils of northern region.

The region is covered with famoUS Gir forests.

These forests are of mixed deciduous type and

rich in flora and fauna which mostly contain

teak and bamboo and many other species like

Rayan, Haldu, Shashan, Gord, Sag etc.

With regard to the means of transport and

communication, the region is poor. Only two

state highways and a metre gauge railway

pass through the region.

DISDTRICT KACHCHH

Regional Divisions

Peninsular district Kachchh has been divided into nine sub-micro regions on the basis of topography, geology soils, climate and natural vegetation.

4.1.4.1. Rann of Kachcl1h

The region extends over the entire northern and south -eastern parts of the district occupying Rann of Kachchh and Little Rann of Kachchh.The entire region is covered with tidal mud flats.Only two villages have emerged as island in region. Out of these two villages one is uninhabited and the other is inhabited by 324 persons in an area of 59.2 Km.

4.1.4.2 Dungar Upland

The region spreads over the northern parts of Bhuj taluka of the district which includes 14 villages. The area of the region is 456.8 Km2 which is inhabited by 17098 persons. It is entirely rural region.The region is characterised by sand dunes. Geologically the region is formed of Sub -Nummulitie Bed amd Patcham,Charl and Katrol Series.Soils of the region are Orthids Psamments. The region is not developed. Its density is 37 persons per Km2.

4.1.4.3 Khadir Island

The region extends over the parts of Bhachau taluka which has emerged as an Island in the Rann of Kachchh. There are 1 0 villa~es in the region which cover an area of 314.1 Km It is inhabited by 5617 persons. The region is entirely rural. The Island is formed of Patcham, Chari and Katrol series .Sub­Nummuliv Beds. Soils of the region are Orthids Argids. Northern part of the region is covered by forests. The density of the region is 18 persons per Km2.

309

4.1.4.4 Banni Lowland

The region extends over the northern and south eastern parts of the distiict occupying parts of Rapar, Bhuj, Bhachau, Nakhatrana, Anjar and' Lakhpat talukas. This 'is a low area adjoining the -Rann of Kachchh. The region is' elevated towards north. The region is formed of Dwarka Beds, etc. Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Umia Series, Patcham, Chari and Katrol Series. Soils of the region are Orthids­Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments and Orthids-Argids. The region is entirely rural and has 122 villages which cover an area of 3408.2 Km2. It is inhabited by 148690 persons. The region is not developed. The density of the region is 44 persons per Km2.

4.1.4.5 Rapar Stony Vaste

The region spreads over the north-eastern part ofthe district which occuupies parts of Rapar and Bhachau talukas. Entire region is covered with sand hills and rocks except western part near Rapar town. Drainage pattern of the region is arial. Geologically the region is formed of Dwarla Bed etc Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Umia Series Patcham, Chari and Katral Series. Soils found in the region are Orthids-Psmments and Orthids -Argids. There are 30 villages and one town in the region. The area of the region is 748.2 Km2.which is inhabited by 49107 persons of which 38586 persons reside in rural· areas and 10521 persons in Rapar town. It has a density of 66 persons per km2.

4.1.4.6 Sathsaida Bet

The region extends over south-easterns part of the district occupying parts of Anjar taluka and Little Rann of Kachchh. Entire region is covered with tidal mud flats and mangroves Swamps. Kandla port

town is the only inhabited area in the region. It is formed of Dwarka Beds ,etc.and Deccan Trap. Soils of the region are Orthids -Agiepts. The area of Kandla port town is 3.0 Km2 which is inhabited by 23978 persons having the density 7993 persons per Km2.Kandla port is one of the major ports of India.

4.1.4.7 Coastal Plain

The region spreads over the Western parts of the district occupying Bhachau, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Lakhpat, Mundra, Mandvi,and Abdasa talukas. The region is flat plain but intersected by sand dunes. Geologically the region 'is formed of Dwarka Beds etc., Nari and Gaj Series undifferentiated Eocean Bed,Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Traps, UrnJa series and Patcham, Chari and Katrol Series Soils found in the region are Orthids Aquepts,Orthids -Psamrnents and Orthids Argids. The region has 354 villages and six towns which cover an area ·of 5864.1 Km2.lt is inhabited by 430346 persons of which 271928 persons reside in rural and 158418 persons in urban areas. The density of the region is 73 persons per Km2. This is comparatively developed region in the district.

4.1.4.8 Bhuj Upland

The region spreads over the middle part of the district occupying Bhuj, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Lakhpat,

310

Mundra. Mandvi and Abdasa talukas. This region Is characterised by hills (ranging between 200 to 375 metres above the mean sea level) and sand dunes. Radial drainage patterns are seen in the region. Geologically it is formed of Dwarka Beds,etc.Nari and Gaj Series , Undifferentiated Eocene Beds, SUb-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Traps, Urnia Series and Patcham, Chari and Katrol Series. Soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids­Psarnments and Orthids-Argids. There are 391 villages and two towns in the region which cover an area of 8232.8 Km2. It is inhabited by 367299 persons of which 285844 persons reside in rural and 81455 persons in urban areas. The density of the region is 45 persons per Km2.

4.1.4.9 Creek Zone

The region extends over the Western part of the district occupying talukas of Lakhpat and Abdasa, Entire region is low area with some islands and islets. Most of the villages are uninhabited. Among the creeks, Kori is the major one. Geologically the region Is formed of Dwarka Bed,etc: Nari and Gaj Series .Soils found in the region are Orthids Psamments and Orthids -Argids. There are 26 Villa~es in the region which cover an area of 417.5 Km . It is inhabited by 7702 persons. The density of the region is 18 persons per Km2 which reveals that the region is not developed.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISION

District Name: KACHCHH Census Location Code No. 07 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of village No. of towns Area in Km2 1981 Population 1981

No. and in each in each Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban

name Region as

evolved

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Kaehchho 4.1.4.1 2 Villages Nil 59.2 59.2 324 324 Rann of (One village of

Kachchh Vav !aluka, dis!.

Banas Kantha and

one village of

Rapar taluka)

4.1.4.2 14 Villages Nil 456.8 456.8 17,098 17,098 Dungar (14 villages of

Upland Bhuj !aluka)

4.1.4.3 10 villages Nil 314.1 314.1· 5,617 5,617 Khadir (10 villages of

Island Bhachau taluka)

4.1.4.4 122 villages Nil 3408.2 3408.2. 148,690 148,690 Banni

Low (20 lJillages of

Land Bhuj taluk.a,

2 villages of

Nakhatrana taluka,

11 villages of

Anjar taluka,

18 villages of

Bhachau taluka,

1 village of

Lakhapat taluka,

70 villages of

Rapar taluka)

4.1.4.5 30 villages 1 Town 748.2 696.4 51.8 49,107 38,586 10,521

Rapar (4 villages of Rapar (VP) of

Stony Bhachau taluka Rapar taluka

Waste and 26 villages of

Rapar taJuka)

313

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

4.1.4.6 -Nil- 1 Town 3.0 3.0 23,978 23,978

Sathsaida Kandl8-

Bet port

4.1.4.7 354 villages 6 Towns 5864.1 5577.6 286.5 430,346 271,926 158,418

Coastal \39 villages of Bhachau (NP) of Plain Bhachau taluka, Bhachau taluka,

5 villages of Aniar (M), and

Nakhatrana Gandhidham (UA)

taluka,39 orAniar taluka,

villages of Mundra (NP) of Aniar taluka, Mundra taluka, 56 villages of Mandvi (M) of Mundra taluka, Mandvi taluka, 58 villages of Naliya (VP) of Mundra taluka, Abdasa taluka 109 villages of-

Abdasa taluka,

48 villages of

Lakhpat taluka)

4.1.4.8 391 Vi"a~es 2 Towns 8232.8 8069.2 163.6 367,299 285,844 81,455 Bhuj (43 villages of Bhuj (U.A.) and Upland Lakhpal taluka, Madhapar (NP)

125 villages of in Bhuj taluka. Nakhatrana taluka,

37 villages of

Abdasa taluka

124 villages of

Bhuj taluka,

33 villages ~f Mandvi taluj<a,

4 villages of

Mundra taluka,

25 villages of

Anjar taluka)

4.1.4.9 26village& Nil 417.5 417.5 7,702 7,702 Creek (7 villages of Zone Lakhpat taluka,

and 19 villages

of Abdasa !aluka)

Grand

Total 9 949 10 Towns 19503.9 18999.0 504.9 1,050,161 775,789 274,372

314

REGION-WISE VILLAGE CODES, 1981

District Name: KACHCHH Census Location Code No: 07 State: GUJARAT

SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km 2 Rel}'larks

No. No.& No. of Census Villages/Towns

name Villages as per of In of Taluka In

1981 Taluka division Regional

division

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

4.1.4.1 (1) Vav 75 32.7 Code No. 75 of taluka Vav, dist. Rann of dist. Banas Kantha falls in this district. Kach· Banas chh Kantha

(2) Rapar 38 26.5 Code No.1 to 33, 36, 37, 39, 48 to 55, 63 to 72, 79 to 81,84 to 86,

88 to 97 are in division 4.1.4.4.

Code No. 34, 35, 40 to 47, 56 to

62, 73 to 78, 82, 83 & 87 are in

division 4.1.4.5

2 villages 59.2

Town-Nil

59.2

II 4.1.4.2 (1) Bhuj 18to 31 14 456.8 Code No.1 to 17 & 32,33,34 are Dungar 14 villages 456.8 in division 4.1.4.4. Code No. 35 Upland Town Nil to 158 are in division 4.1.4.8

456.8

III 4.1.4.3 (1) Bhachau 1 to 10 10 314.1 Code No. 11 to 15, 18 to 24, 38 to Khadir 43 are division 4.1.4.4. Code No. Island 16,17,25 & 27 are in division

4.1.4.5. Code No. 26, 28 to 37, 44

to 71 are in division 4.1.4.7

10 villages 314.1

Town·Nil

314.1

IV 4.1.4.4 (1) Bhuj 1 to 17,32, 33, 34 20 75.9 Code No. 35 to 158 are in Banni division 4.1.4.8 Code No. 18to Lowland 31 are in division 4.1.4.2

315

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(2) Nakha- 58,59 2 147.6 Code No. 38 to 42 are in division

trana 4.1.4.7 Code NO.1 to 37, 4310

57, ooto 132 are in division No. 4.1.4.8

(3) Anjar 1 to 10 & 12 11 176.8 Code No. 11, 13 to 16,28 to 38,

40, 54 to 75 are in division

4.1.4.7. Code No. 17 to 27, 39, 41

to 53 are in division 4.1.4.8

(4) Bhachau lltol5,18 18 520.7 Code No. 16, 17, 25 & 27 are in

to 24, 38 to 43 division 4.1.4.5. Code No. 26, 28

to 37, 44 to 71 are in division

4.1.4.7. Code No.1 to 10 are in

division No. 4.1.4.3

(5) Lakhapat 56 111.6 Code No.1 to 10, 14 to 20, 23 to

27,29,40 to 43, 46, 47, 59 to 63,

65,74,76,77,86 to 88, 91 to 97

are in division 4.1.4.7 Code No.

11 to 13,28,30 to 39, 48 to 55,

57,58,66 to 73, 78 to 85, 89, 98,

99 are in division No. 4.1.4.8.

Code No. 21, 22, 44, 45, 64, 75 & 90 are in division No. 4.1.4.9

(6) Rapar 1 to 33, 36, . 70 2375.6 Co~ No. 34, 35, 40 to 47, 56 to

37,39,4810 62, 73 to 78; 82, 83 & 87 are in

55, 63 to 72, division No. 4.1.4.5. Code No. 38

79 to 81, 84 to is in division No. 4 .. 1.4.1

86, 88 to 97

122 3408.2

villages

Town Nil

3408.2

V 4.1.4.5 (1) Bhachau 16, 17,25 & 27 4 126.7 Code No. 26, 28 to 37, 4410 71

Rapar are in division No. 4.1.4.7. Code

Stony No.1 to 10 are in division No.

Waste 4.1.4.3. Code No. 11 to 15, 18 to

24; 38 to 43 are in division

4.1.4.4.

(2) Rapar 34, 35, 40 to 47, 26 569.7 Code No.1 to 33, 36, 37, 39, 48

56 to 62, 73 to to 55, 63 to 72, 79 to 81, 84 to 86,

78, 82, 83 and 87 88 to 97 are in division No.

4.1.4.4. Code No. 38 is in division

No. 4.1.4.1.

316

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Rapar 51.8

Urban Town 30 villages 696.4

1 Town ----±.ill 748.2

VI 4.1.4.6 Anjar Villages-Nil There is no rural area in this

division

Sath- Kandla 3.0

saida Urban Village-Nil Bet

1 Town 3.0

VII 4.1.4.7 (1) Bhachau 26,281037, 39 931.3 Code NO.1 to 10 are in division

Coastal 44 to 71 No. 4.1.4.3; Code No. 11 to 15,

Plain 18 to 24, 38 to 43 in division

4.1.4.4; Code No. 16, 17,25 & 27

are in division No. 4.1.4.5

(1) Bhachua 26, 28 to 37 39 931.3 Code No.1 to 10 are in division No.

44t071 4.1.4.3; Code No. 11 tc? IS, 18 to 24,

38 to 43 in division 4.1.4.4; Code No.

Bhachau 92.4 16,17,25 & 27 are in division No.

Urban Town 4.1.4.5

(2) Nakha- 38 to 42 5 48.2 Code No.1 to 37, 43 to 57, 60 to

trana 132 are in division No. 4.1.4.8.

Code No. 58, 59 are in division

No. 4.1.4.4.

(3) Anjar 11, 13to 16,28to 39 687.3 Code No. 17 to 27, 39, 41 to 53 38, 40, 54 to 75 are in division No.4. 1.4.8; Code

No.1 to 10 & 12 are in division

No. 4.1.4.4.

Anjar Urban 2 30.8 53.8 Km 2

area of Anjar village Gandhidham 53.8 included in Anjar Urban Urban 84.6

(4) Mundra I, 2, 3, 6 to 18, 56 803.4 Code No.4, 5, 19 & 20 are in 21 to 60 division 4.1.4.7

Mundra 20.7 Urban Town

(5) Mandv; 24 to 28, 30, 39, 58 882.5 Code No.1 to 23, 29,31 to 38, 41 40,421091 are in division No. 4.1.4.8

Mandvi 14.9 urban Town

317

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

(6) Abdasa 1,3 to 6, 8 to 24 109 1445.1 Code No. 41 to 43, 69 to 71,102

29 to 40, 44 to sa. to 105, 128 to 137, 139 to 141,

58 to 68, 72 to 149 to 162 are in division No.

87,93t0101, 4.1.4.8. Code No.2, 7, 25 to 28,

106 to 113115to 51 to 57, 88 to 92, 114 ar":: in

127, 138, 142 to 148, division 4.1.4.9

163 to 165

Naliya 73.9

Urban Town

(7) Lakhpat 1 to 10, 14 to 48 779.8 Code No. 11 to 13,28,30 to 39,.

20, 23 to 27, 48 to 55, 57, 58, 66 to 73,78 to

29, 40 to 43, 85, 89, 98 & 99 are in division No.

46,47,59to 4.1.4.8 Code No. 21, 22, 44, 45,

63,65,74,76, 64,75 & 90 are in division No.

77,86 to 88, 4.1.4.9

91 to 97

354 5577.6

villages

+6 Towns + 286.5

5864.1

VIII 4.1.4.8 (1) Lakhpat 11,12,13, 43 954.3 Code No.1 to 10, 14 to 20, 23 to

Bhuj 28, 30 to 39, 27,29,40 to 43, 46, 47, 59 to 63,

Upland 48 to 55, 57, 65,74,76,77,86 to 88, 91 to 97

58, 66 to 73, are in division 4.1.4.7 Code No.

78to 85, 89, 21, 22, 44, 45, 64, 75, & 90 are in

98,99 division No. 4.1.4.9.

(2) Nakha· 1 to 37, 43 to 125 1788.9 Code No. 58, 59 are in division

trana 57,60 to 132 4.1.4.4. Code No. 38 to 42 are in

division No. 4.1.4.7

(3) Abdasa 41 to 43, 69 37 561.0 Code No.2, 7, 25 to 28, 51 to 57,

to 71, 102to 88 to 92, 114 are in 4.1.4.9 Code

105, 128 to 137, No.1, 3 to 6, 8 to 24, 29 to 40, 44

139to 141,149 to 50, 58 to 68, 72 to 87, 93 to

to 162 101, 106 to 113, 115to 127, 138,

142 to 148, 163 to 165 are in

division No. 4.1.4.8 .

(4) Bhuj 35 to 158 124 3831.9 Code No. 18 to 31 are in division

4.1.4.2 Code No.1 to 17,32 to 34

are in division 4.1.4.4.1922.27

Km2

area of Banni included in

this laluka of the division.

318

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Bhuj urban 2 45.3 Included 118.3 Km2 area of Bhuj

& Towns .j- 118.3 village (Rural) included in Ihe

Madhapar 163.6 Bhuj urban.

Urban

(5) Mandvi 110 23, 29, 31 to 33 508.8 Code No. 2410 28, 30, 39, 40, 42

38,41 1091 are in division No. 4.1.4.7

(6) Mundra 4,5,19 &20 4 64.0 Code No .. 1,2,3,610 18,211060

are in division No. 4.1.4.7 .

(7) Anjar 171027,39, 25 360.3 Code No.1 to 10, 12 are in

411053 division No. 4.1.4.4. Code No. II,

13 to 16, 281038,40,541075

are in division No. 4.1.4.7

391 8069.2

villages

+ 2 Towns ~ 8232.8

IX 4.1.4.9 (1) lakhpal 21,22,44, 7 99.3 Code No. 56 is in division No.

Creek 45,64,75 & 90 4.1.4.4. Code No.1 to 10, 14 to

Zone 20,23 to 27, 29, 40 to 43 46,47,

59 to 63, 65, 7~, 76, 77, 86 to 88,

91 to 97 are in division No.

4.1.4.7. Code No. 11 to 13,28,30

t9 39, 48 to 55, 57, 58, 66 to 73,

7810 85, 89,98, 99 are in division

No. 4.1.4.8.

(2) Abdasa 2,7,2510 19 318.2 Code No.1, 3106,8 to 24, 29 to

28,51 to 57, 40, .44 to 50 58 to 68, 72 to 87, 93

881092,114 to 101, 10610 113, 115 to 127,

138, 142 to 148, 163 to 165 are in

division No. 4.1.4.7 Code No. 4.1,

42,43,69 to 71, 102 to 105, 128

to 137, 139 to 141, 149 to 162 are

in division No. 4.1.4.8

26 417.5

villages

Town Nil

417.5

319

District Name: KACHCHH

State District

name

2

Gujarat Kachchh

Gujarat Kachchh

Division

number

and name

3

4.1.4.1

Rann of

Kachchh

4.1.4.2

Dungar

Upland

STATEMENT ON REGION-WIS::

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Name of adminis­

trative

divisions

4

Rann and Parts of

Rapar taluka

of Kachchh

and Vav

taluka of

Banas Kantha

district.

Bhuj

taluk"

Census Location Code No: 07

Geology Soils

5 6

Sub- Orthids-Nummulitic Psamments

Beds

Patcham,

Chari and

Katrol Series

320

State: GUJARAT

Physio-Cultural Characteristics

7

The region extends over the entire northern

part and south-eastern part of the district. The

region occupies entire Rann area of the

district. It is surrounded by Pakistan in the

north, Rajasthan in the north, Rajasthan in the

north east, district Banas Kantha and

Surendranagar in the east, district Rajkot and

Jamnagar in the south and Arabian Sea in the

west.

The entire region is low lying and covered with tidal mud flats.

The region spreads over northern part of Bhuj

taluka of the district. The region is surrounded

by Rann of Kachchh in the north, east and

west, and Banni Lowland in the south.

From relief point of view, the maximum height

of the region is 458 meters above the M.S.l.

near Kala Dungar (Kala Hills) in the north and

minimum height is 8 meters above the M.S.L.

near Khavda village in the west. General slope

of the region is east ward.

Drainage pattern of the region is dendritic.

Sand dunes and sand hills are seen in the

region. The region is formed of Sub­

Nummulitic Beds Patcham, Chari and Katrol

Series. Sails found in the region are sandy.

SOils as classified by NBSS & LUP (I CAR], Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Psamments

type of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

2

Gujarat Kachchh

Gujarat Kachchh

3

4.1.4.3 Khadir

Island

4.1.4.4. Banni

Lowland

4

Bhachau taluka

Rapar. Bhuj.

Bhachau.

Nakhatrana,

Anjar and

Lakhpat Taluka

5 6

Sub- Orthids-

Nummulitic Argids

Beds Patcham,

Chari and

Katrol

Series

Dwarka Sub-

Orthids­Aquepts

Nummulitic Orthids-

Beds, Psamments

Umia Orthids-

Series Argids

Patcham,

Chari and

Katrol Series

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7

Psamments - Sandy soils (Recent)

From transport and communication point of

view, the region is not developed. Only

metalled road links the region with other parts

of the district.

The region spreads over the parts of Bhachau

taluka. This is an island which has emerged in

the Rann of Kachchh. It is located in the north

of the district and is surrounded by Rann.

From relief point of view, the maximum height

of the region is 284 meters above the M.S.l.

near Hadibhadang Dungar (Hill) and the

minimum height is 13 meters above the M.S.L.

in the most southern parts of the region.

Northern part of the region is hilly and covered

with mixed forest. General slope of the region

is south-ward. THe entire region is covered

with dense scrub. Geologically it is formed of

SUb-Nummilitic Beds and Patcham, Chari and

Katrol Series. soils of the region are sandy.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Argids types of

soils.

Orthids Soils of arid region with some

development,

Argids - Soils of arid regions with clay

accummulation in lower horizon.

The means of transport and communication in

the region is very poor. The island is linked

with other part of the district by a metalled

road only. In summer season communication

gap is minimised by cart tracks which pass

through the Rann.

The region spreads over the north-eastern and

south-eastern part of the district, occupying

parts of talukas of Rapar, Bhuj, Bhachau,

Nakhatrana, Anjar and Lakhpat. It is

surrounded by Rann of Kachchh in the north,

east and so·uth-east, Coastal Plain in the south·

west and Bhuj Upland in the west.

From relief point of view, the maximum height

2

Gujarat Kachchh

3

4.1.4.5 Rapar

Stony

Waste

4

Raparand Bhachau

talukas

5 6

Owarka Orthids-Beds, etc. Psamments

Sub- Orthids-

Nummulitic Argids

Beds Umia

Series

Patcham,

Chari and

Katrol Series

7

of the region is 232 meters above the M.S.L.

on the Nilwa Dungar (Hills) in Rapar taluka and

minimum height is 16 meters above the M.S.L.

near Desalpur village in the Bhachau taluka.

Drainage pattern of the region is dendritic.

Northern part of the region is hilly.

The region is characterised by perennial ponds, sand hiJIs, swamps and scrubs.

Geological formation of the region are Owarka

Beds, etc, SUb-Nummulitic Beds, Umia Series, Patcham, Chari and Katrol Series. Soils of the

region are sandy and deltaic alluvial.

According to the soils claSSification of NBSS & LUP (I CAR) , Nagpur, the region has Orthids­Aquepts, Orthids-psamments and Orthids­

Argids types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Psamments - Sandy sOilt (Recent)

Argids • Soils of arid regions with clay

accumulation in lower horizon.

Transport and communication of the region

are not developed. A state highway and a national highway (No. 15) link the region with

other parts of the district as well as the slate.

The region extends over north-eastern part of the district occupying parts of Rapar and

Bhachau talukas. The region is surrounded by

Banni Lowland in the north, south and east

and Coastal Plain in the west.

The maximum height in the region is 203

meters above the M.S.L. in the north of Adhoi village of 8hachau taluka and minimum height

is 68 meters above the M.S.L. in the east of

Rapar town. The region has a characteristics of

stony waste and gravel waste, perennial

ponds, scrubs and sand hills. General slope of

the region is north ward. Dendritic drainage

pattern is seen in the region. Geological

formations of the region are Owarka 8eds, e19,

2 3 4 5

Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.6 Anjar Owarka Sathsaida taluka and Beds etc. Bet Parts of Deccan

Ultle Trap Rann,

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6

Orthids-

Aquepts

7

Sub-Nummulitic Beds Umia Series Patcham,

Chari and Katrol Series. Soils found in the

region are sandy. Soils as classified by NBSS

& LUP (ICAR), Nagpur, the region has Orthids­

Psamments and Orthids-Argids types of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region wit.h some development.

Psamments - Sandy soils (Recent)

Argids . - Soils of arid regions with clay accumulation in lower horizon.

The transport and communication of the

region are developed. Rapar town is linked

with other parts of the district by state highway

(No. 52) and southern part of the region is

linked with metre gauge railway.

The region extends over south-eastern parts of

the district occupying parts of Uttle Rann and

Anjar taluka. It is surrounded by Coastal Plain

in the north and west, Little Rann of Kachchh

in the east, districts of Rajkot, Jamnagar and

Gulf of Kachchh in the south.

fhe region is covered with mangrove swamps

and mud flats except Kandla port-town, which is located on the height of 4 meters above the

M.S.L. General slopes of the region is south

west ward. There are creeks which influence

the drainage pattern in the region.

Geologically the region is formed of Dwarka

Beds, etc, and Deccan Trap. Soils of the region are deltaic alluvium. Some parts of the region

is covered with Orthids-Aquepts types of soils

which are as per classification of NBSS & LUP (ICAR) Nagpur.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some development.

Aquepts - Brown Soils (Hydromorphic)

Kandla port town is well developed. This port

is one of the major ports of India. It is linked

with other parts of the State by metalled roads and railways,

2

Gujarat Kachchh

3

4.1.4.7 Coastal

Plain

4

Bhachau, Nakhatrana,

Anjar

Lakhpat,

Mundra,

Mandvi,

and

Abdasa talukas.

5 6

Dwarks Orthids-beds, etc. Aquepts

Nari and Orthids-

Gaj Series Psamments

Undifferen- Orthids-

tiated Argids

Eocene Beds

Sub-Nummulitic

Beds Deccan

Trap Umia

Series Patch am ,

Chari and

Katrol Series.

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7

The region extends oller south-western parts of

the district occupying parts of talukas of

Bhachau, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Lakhpat, Mundra,

Mandvi and Abdasa.

It is surrounded by Bhuj Upland in the north,

Rapar Stony Waste and Banni lowland in the

east, Gulf of Kachchh in the south and Creek Zone in the west.

The maximum height of the region is 161

meters above the M.S.L. near Adhoi village of

Bhachau taluka and minimum height is

between 3 to 15 meters on the coast line.

General slope of the region is south ward. Perennial wells, ponds, sand dunes, stony

wastes etc. are the features of the plain.

Geologically, it is compo~ed of Dwarks Beds,

etc., Nari and Gaj Series, Undifferentiated

Eocene Beds, Sub·Nummulitic Beds, Deccan

Trap, Umia Series and Patcham, Chari and

Katrol Series. Soils found in the region are red

sandy deltaic allullium, deep black and

medium black.

Soils as classified by NBSS & LUP (ICAR),

Nagpur, the region has Orthids-Aquepts,

Orthids-Psamments and Orthids-Argids types

of soils.

Orthids - Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts - Brown soils (Hydromorphic)

Psamments -Sandy soils (Recent)

Argids • Soils of arid region with clay

accummulation in lower horizon.

As regard transport and communication, the

region is developed in the district. TOWllS of

Bhachau, Anjar, Gandhidham, Mundra,

Mandvi, and Naliya are interlinked with each other by metalled roads.

2

Gujarat Kachchh

3

4.1.4.8

Bhuj

Up/and

4

Bhuj,

Nakhatrana,

Anjar,

Lakhpat,

Mundra,

Mandvi

and

Abdasa

taluka

5 6

Dwarka Orthids-

Beds, etc. Aquepts

Nari and Orthids-

Gaj Series Psamments,

Undifferen- Orthids-

tiated Argids

Eocene Beds

Sub-Nummulitic

beds Deccan Trap

Umia Series

Patcham,

Chari and

Katrol Series.

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7

The region extends ever the middle part of the

district occupying parts of talukas of Bhuj,

Nakhatrana, Anja(, Mundra, Lakhpat, Mandvi

and Abdasa.

The region makes its boundaries with Banni

Lowland in the north, Rann of Kachchh in the

east and Coastal Plain in the south and wEIst.

The maximum height of the region is 388

meters above the M.S.L. in the north of

Nakhatrana and minimum height is 30 meters

above the M.S.L. in the south-west of Bhuj.

Entire upland is covered with sand dunes,

sand hills, perennial ponds and wells, stony

waste and g(ovel waste. It contains reserved

and protected forests and also open and

dense scrub and cactus. Dendritic pattern of

drainage is seen in the region. Geologically the

region is covered with Dwarka Beds, etc, Nari

and Gaj Series, Undifferentiated Eocene Beds,

Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap, Umia

Series. Patch am, Chari and Katrol Series. The

soils of the region are deep black, shallow,

blacks and alluvials. SoilS as classified by

N.B.S.S. & L.U.P. (I CAR) , Nagpt,lr, the region

has Orthids-Aquepts Orthids-Psamments and

Orthids·Argids types of soils.

Orthids • Soils of arid region with some

development.

Aquepts • Brown soils (HydromorphiC)

Psamments - Sandy soils (Recem)

Argids • SOils of arid (egion with clay

accummulation in lower horizone.

From the means of transport and

communication point of view, the (egion is

developed in the district. Bhuj town being the

headquarters of the district is well connected

with other parts of the district by metalled roads.

2 3 4

Gujarat KachChh 4.1.4.9 lakhpat Creek and

Zone Abdasa

talukas

5

Dwarka Beds, etc.

Nari and

Gaj Series

326

6

Orthids. Psamments,

Orthids·

Argids.

7

The region extends over western part of the district occupying parts of talukas of Lakhpat

and Abdasa.

It makes its boundaries with Pakistan and

Rann of Kachchh in the north, Coastal Plain in

the east, Arabian Sea in the south and West.

The region is composed of islets and islands.

General height of the region varies from 5 to

20 meters above the M.S.l. parts of the region

are covered with forests. Creeks form the

dendritic patte~n ot drainage. Geologically, the

region is formed of Owarka Beds, etc., Nari and Gaj Series. Soils found in the region are

Cleltain alluvial. Soils as claSsified by NBSS &

LUP (leAR) Nagpur the region has OrthidS·

Psamments and Orthids·Argids types of soils.

Orthids • Soils of arid region with some

development.

Psarnments • Sandy soils (Recent)

Argids • Soils of; arid region with clay

accummulation in lower horilon.

From the means of. transport and

communication point of view, the region is

poor.

APPENDIX

Showing Adminlstratlv, Constituents by Districts with Reference to the Sub· Micro Regions In Gularat and other States, Namely, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and the Union Territories of Goa, Daman

Macro Region Meso Region

with Code No. with Code No. & Name & Name

2 3

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Goa, Coastal Region Daman & Plains & Diu Islands

Gujarat

Goa, Daman & Diu

Gujarat

4,2 Western Maharashtra

Coastal

Region

& Diu and Pondicherry

State Micro Region

with Code No.

& Name

4 5 6

COASTAL PLAINS (WEST)

4.1.1. Gujarat Daman Plain

Vadodara

Val sad

Bharuch

Surat Kheda

Surat

Bharuch

4.1.3 Kathiawar Diu

Peninsula

Junagadh

Bhavnagar

Jamnagar

Raj kat

Amreli

4.1.4 Kachchh Kachchh Peninsula

4,2.1 Maharashtra Thane

District Sub· Micro Region with Code No.

& Name

7 8

4.1.1.1 Daman (Valsad)

Coast.

4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt

4.1.1.1 Val sad Coast.

4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt.

4.1.1.1 Khambhat Coast 4.1.1.5 Khambhat silting Plain.

4.1.1.7 Chorasi·Palsana Coastal

Plain

4.1.1.B Khambhat Coast

4.1.3.1 Diu Coast (Junagadh

Coastal

Plain)

4.1.3.1 Junagadh Coastal Plain.

4,1.3.1 Bhavnagar Coastal Plain,

4.1.3,1 Jamnagar North West-Coastal Plain,

4.1.3,1 Maliya Coastal Plain.

4.1.3.4 Amreli Coastal Plain

4,1.4,7 Coastal Plain

4.2.1.1 Thane Coast. Littoral Great-Bombay 4,2.1.1 Greater Bombay Coast.

Raigarh 4,2,1,1 Raigarh Coast.

Ratnagiri 4.2,1.1 Aatnagiri Coast.

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Goa 4.2.2 Goa Coast Goa 4.2.2.1 Goa Coast.

Daman & Goa 4.2.2.4 Chauri Forested Coast.

Diu

Karnataka 4.2.3 Karnataka Uttar-Kannad 4.2.3.1 Karwar Honavar Coast

Coast Dakshin 4.2,3.1 Coondapoor-Mangalore

Kannad Coast

Kerala 4.2.4 North Cannanore 4.2.4.1 Cannan ore Coast.

Kerala

Coast

Kozhikode 4.2.4.1 Kozhikode Coast

Mahe 4.2.4.1 Mahe-Kallaye Coastal

Region

Pondicherry 4.2.5 Central Malappuram 4.2.5.1 Malappuram Coast.

Kerala Kerala

Coast Trichur 4.2.5.1 Trichur Coast.

Ernakulam 4.2.5.1 Cochin Coast.

4.2.6 South Alleppy 4.2.6.1 A1leppey Coast

Coast QuHon 4.2.6.1 Quilon Coast.

Trivandrum 4.2.6.1 Trivandrum Coast.

SANOY PlAIN

2. The 2.3 Arid Rajasthan 2.3.4 Luni Valley Jalor 2.3.4.1 Luni Lowland Sandy

Great Rajasthan Waste.

Plains Plain Jalor 2.3.4.2 Sukri Basin.

Barmer 2.3.4.5 Barmer Sandy Plain.

4. The 4.1 Gujara! Gujara! 4.1.1 Gujarat Banas Kantha 4.1.1.1 Vav Sandy Plain

Coastal Region Plain Mahesana 4.1.1.1. Western Sandy Waste.

Plains & Banas Kantha 4.1.1.2 Sandy Plain.

IslandS

4.1.3 Kathiawar Rajkot 4.1.3.3 Rajkot Sandy Waste Land.

Peninsula

RANN OF KACHCHH

4.1.4 Kachchh Kachchh 4.1.4.1 Rann of Kachchh.

Peninsula Kachchh 4.1.4.2 Dungar Upland.

Kachchh 4.1.4.3 Khadir Island.

Kachchh 4.1.4.4 Bann; Lowland.

Kachchh 4.1.4.5 Rapar Stony Waste.

Kachchn 4.1.4.6 Sathsaidia Bet.

Kachchh 4.1.4.9 Creek Zone.

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2

3. The 3.1

Deccan

Plateau

4. The 4.1

Coastal

Plains & Islands

3

Semi-Arid Rajasthan

Rajasthan

Gujarat Gujarat

Region

4

4.1.1

4.1.3

3.1.1

4.1.1

5

PLAIN

Gujarat

Plain

Kathiawar

Peninsula

BANAS VALLEY

Aravali

Range & the

Associated

Uplands

Gujarat

Plains

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6 7 8

Ahmadabad 4.1.1.1 Viramgam Plain.

Surat 4.1.1.2 Mangrol Plain.

Mahesana 4.1.1.2 Central Alluvial Plain.

Valsad 4.1.1.2 Middle Valsad Plain.

Kheda 4.1.1.2 Nadiad Plain.

Ahmadabad 4.1.1.4 Bhadar-Bhogava Lowland.

Sabar Kantha 4.1.1.4 Vatrak-Meshwa and Majham

Plain.

Vadodara 4.1.1.4 Oraang-Heran Plain.

Ahmadabad 4.1.1.5 Bhadar River Plain.

Surat 4.1.1.5 Mindhola-Purna Plain. Mahesana 4.1.1.5 Mahesana Lowland. Banas Kantha 4.1.1.6 Uamardasi-Saraswati Plain. Bharuch 4.1.1.7 Valia Plain.

Surendra- 4.1.3.1 Halvad, Ohrangadhra

Nagar and Oasada Plain.

Amreli 4.1.3.1 Bhadar River Plain.

Amreli 4.1.3.2 Shetrunji River Plain.

Surendra- 4.1.3.2 Surendranagar Plain.

nagar

Rajkot 4.1.3.2 Rajkot Alluvial Plain.

Jamnagar 4.1.3.2 Jamnagar South Plain.

Surendranagar 4.1.3.3 Bhadar River Plain

Junagadh 4.1.3.3 Bhadar, Ojat and Harna

River Plain

Rajkot 4.1.3.4 Bhadar River Plain

Bhavnagar 4.1.3.4 Keri, Kalubhar and Ghelo

Plain

Sirohi 3.1.1.3 Sipu-8anas Valley

BanasKantha 4.1.1.3 Banas Valley

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SABARMATI BASIN

Gandhinagar 4.1.1.1 Sabarmati Plain Kheda 4.1.1.1 Sabarmati-Vatrak Plain

Ahmadabad 4.1.1.2 Sabarmati Basin

Gandhinagar 4.1.1.2 Khari Plain Ahmadabad 4.1.1.3 Khari-Meshwa Plain.

Saba Kantha 4.1.1.3 Sabarmati Plain

Mahesana 4.1.1.4 Sabarmati Basin

Saba Kantha 4.1.1.5 Khari Plain

MAHI BASIN

3. The 3.1 Semi-Arid Rajasthan 3.1.1 Aravalli Range Banaswara 3.1.1.1 Mahi-Anas Basin Deccan Rajasthan & the Associated Plateau Uplands

Dungarpur 3.1.1.2 Mahi-Som Basin

Dudngarpur 3.1.1.3 Mahi-Vatrak Basin

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.2 Mahi Plain Coastal Region Plain

Plains & Islands

Bharuch 4.1.1.2 Bharuch Plain

Vadodara 4.1.1.3 Vadodara Plain

Kheda 4.1.1.4 Mahi Plain

4.1.2 Eastern Panch 4.1.2.1 Mahi Plain

Hilly Mahals

Region

NARMADA VALLEY

3. The 3.4 The Madhya 3.4.3 Northern Shahdol 3.4.3.6 Upper Narmada Basin

Deccan Northern Pradesh Madhya

Plateau Madhya Pradesh

Pradesh Uplands

Uplands East

3.5 Central 3.5.2 Bhop~1 Sehore 3.5.2.3 Middle Narmada Valley.

Madhya Plateau

Pradesh Plateau

Devas 3.5.2.4 Middle Narmada Valley

Raisen 3.5.2.5 Middle Narmada Valley

3.5.3 Ratlam Dhar 3.5.3.4 Narmada Valley

Plateau Jhabua 3.5.3.5 Narmada Gorge.

Dhar 3.5.3.5 Narmada Gorge

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3.6 Southern 3.6.1 Narmada Region Hoshangabad 3.6.1.1 Middle Narmada Valley

Madhya Including Flanks of

Pradesh Vindhyan-Satpura

Uplands East Nimar 3.6.1.1 Middle Narmada Valley

Seoni 3.6.1.1 Upper Narmada Valley

West Nimar 3.6.1.2 Middle Narmada Valley

Narsimhapur 3.6.1.2 Middle Narmada Valley

Mandla 3.6.1.2 Upper Narmada Valley

West Nimar 3.6.1.3 Narmada Gorge

Jabalpur 3.6.1.6 Upper Narmada Valley

3.7 Northern Maha- 3.7.1 Tapti- Dhule 3.7.1.1 Narmada Gorge

Maha- rashtra Puma

rashtra Valley

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.3 Lower Narmada

Valley Region Plain Valley

Coastal

Plains & Islands

Bharuch 4.1.1.4 Narmada Gorge

Vadodara 4.1.1.6 Narmada Gorge

Vadodara 4.1.1.7 Lower Narmada Valley

TAPTI-PURNA VALLEY

3. The 3.6 Southern Madhya 3.6.1 Narmada Betul 3.6.1.3 Tapi Basin Deccan Madhya Pradesh Region East Nimar 3.6.1.3 Tapi Basin Plateau Pradesh Including

Uplands Flanks of

Vindhyan-

Satpura

3.7 Northern Maha- 3.7.1 Tapti-Puma Amravati 3.7.1.1 Tapi Valley Maha- rashtra Valley Akola 3.7.1.2 Purna Valley rashtra Buldana 3.7.1.2 Puma Valley (North)

Jalgaon 3.7.1.2 Tapi Basin Akola 3.7.1.3 Akola Plain Amravati 3.7.1.3 Puma Basin Buldana 3.7.1.3 Khamgaon Plain Jalgaon 3.7.1.3 Panjhra Basin Dhule 3.7.1.3 Tapi Basin Jalgaon 3.7.1.4 Bori Basin Jalgaon 3.7.1.5 Girna Basin Dhule 3.7.1.5 Panjhra Valley Jaigaon 3.7.1.6 Jamner Plain DhuJe 3.7.1.6 Sori Basin Jalgaon 3.7.1.8 Puma Valley

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2 3 4 5 6

3.8 Maha- 3.8.2 Western Nashik

rashtra Plateau

Plateau with

Protruded

Hills

4_ The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat Surat

Coastal Region Plain

Plains & Islands Bharuch

PLATEAU/UPLAND

3. The 3.1 Semi-Arid Rajasthan 3.1.1. AravalJi Dungarpur

Deccan Rajas- Range &

Plateau than the Associated

Uplands

Banswara

Chillaur-

garh

Udaipur

Chittaur-

garh

3.1.2. Semi-Arid Bundi

Uplands Kota

of Eastern Kota

Rajasthan Bhilwara

Tonk

Jhalawar

Jhalawar

Bundi

Jhalawar

Kola

Kota

3.4 Northern Madhya 3.4.1. Northern Guna Madhya Pradesh Madhya Morena Pradesh Pradesh Morena Upland Ravine

Uplands-

West

332

7

3.8.2.3

4.1.1.4

4.1.1.6

3.1.1.1.

3.1.1.2

3.1.1.3

3.1.1.5.

3.1.1.5.

3.1.2.1.

3.1.2.2.

3.1.2.3.

3.1.2.4.

3.1.2.4.

3.1.2.4.

3.1.2.5.

3.1.2.6.

3.1.2.6.

3.1.2.6.

3.1.2.7.

3.4.1.2.

3.4.1.2.

3.4.1.3.

8

Girna Basin

Tapi Basin

Tapi Basin

Dungarpur Upland.

8anaswar Upland

Eastern Chillaurgarh

Uplands.

Salumbar-Dhariawad

Forested Uplands.

Wester~ Chittaurgarh

Upland.

Hindoli Roneeja Upland.

Kola Plateau.

Basan Upland.

Forested Upland of

Shahabad.

Todaraisingh Upland.

Aldera Plateau.

Pirawa Upland.

Dab; Plateau.

Dag Plateau

Chhipa Barod-Chhabra

Upland.

Chechat Upland.

Chachaura Upland.

Karhal Plateau.

Sabalgarh-Imlia Upland.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

3.5 Central 3.5.3. Ratlam Jhabua 3.5.3.1. Thandla Upland.

Madhya Plateau

Pradesh Dhar 3.5.3.1. Sardarpur Plateau

Plateau Mandsaur 3.5.3.1. North-Western Mandsaur

Upland.

Shajapur 3.5.3.1. Agar Plateau.

Rajgarh 3.5.3.1. Machhalpur-Rajgar)l

Upland.

Ujjain 3.5.3.2. Ujjain Plateau (Milkidesh).

Jhabua 3.5.3.2. Petlawad Plateau.

Ratlam 3.5.3.2. Ratlam Plateau.

Mandsaur 3.5.3.2. Mansa Forested Upland.

Shajapur 3.5.3.2. Shajapur Forested Upland.

Ujjain 3.5.3.3. Tarana Forested Plateau.

Mandsaur 3.5.3.4. Eastern Mandsaur Upland.

Mandsaur 3.5.3.5. Southern Mandsaur Upland.

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1. Gujarat Sabar Kantha 4.1.1.1. Idar Upland.

Coastal Region Plain Surat 4.1.1.3. Umarpada Forested Upland.

Plains

& Islands

4.1.2. Easter Panch Mahals . 4.1.2.2. Forested and Scrub Zone .

Hilly Panch Mahals 4.1.2.3. Dohad Upland.

Region

4.1.3. Kathiawar Bhavnagar 4.1.3.2. Palitana-Savarkundla

Peninsula Upland.

Bhavnagar 4.1.3.3 Songadh Forested Plain

Amreli 4.1.3.3. Gir Forest Upland

Surendranagar 4.1.3.4 Thangadh Upland

Rajkot 4.1.3.5 Vinchhiya Upland

4.1.4 Kachchh Kachchh 4.1.4.8 Bhuj Upland

Peninsula

ARAVALLI HILLS

2. The 2.2 Haryana Haryana 2.2.2. Western Bhiwani 2.2.2.2 Bhiwani Plain with Aravallj Great Plain Haryana Offshoots Plains Plain

2.2.3 Southern Faridabad 2.2.3.1 Faridabad Undulating Plain Hatyana

Plain Gurgaon 2.2.3.2. Sohna Undulating Plain with

Aravalli Offshoots.

Mahendragarh 2.2.3.2 Mahendragarh Undulating

Plain.

Gurgaon 2.2.3.4 Firozpur-Zirka Dissected

Upland Delhi Delhi 2.2.3.4 Aravalli Rock Outcrops

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2.3 Arid Rajas· 2.3.2 Rajasthan Sikar 2.3.2.3 Central Sikar Aravalli Hills

Rajas· than Bagar

than Sikar 2.3.2.4 Eastern Sikar Aravalli.

Nagaur 2.3.2.5 Nagaur Aravalli Region.

2.3.4 LuniValley Jalor 2.3.4.3 Jalor Aravalli

Pali 2.3.4.5 Pali Aravalli

3. The 3.1 Semi·Arid 3.1.1 Aravalli Udaipur 3.1.1.1 Western Aravalli Deccan Rajasthan Range and

Plateau the Associ· Udaipur 3.1,1.2. Central Aravalli.

ated Uplands

Ajmer 3.1.1.2 Aravalli Hills

Sirohi 3.1.1.2. Mt.Abu Hills

Sirchi 3.1.1.4 Sirohi Aravalli

Ajmer 3.1.1.5 Ajmer Aravalli

3.1.2 Semi·Arid Bhilwara 3.1.2.1 Bhilwara Aravalli

Uplands of Jhalawar 3.1.2.3 Mukandara Hills

Eastern Bundi 3.1.2.3 Bundi Hills

Rajasthan Kota 3.1.2.5 Mukandara Hills

3.1.3 Banas· Sawai 3.1.3.2 GOdhwara Range

Chambal Madhopur

Basin

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat Sabar 4.1.1.2 Sabar Kantha Aravalli

Coastal Region Plain Kantha

Plains & Mahesana 4.1.1.3 Mahesana Aravalli Islands Kheda 4.1.1,3 Aravalli Forested Rock

Outcrop.

Banas 4,1.1.4 Banas Kantha Aravalli

Kantha Range

Banas Kantha 4.1,1,5 Jasor·Chhotila Hills

VINDYAN RANGE

3. The 3,4 Northern Madllya 3.4.2 Northern Panna 3.4.2.3 Pawar Hills

Deccan Madhya Pradesh Madhya

Plateau Pradesh Pradesh

Uplands Uplands Central

3.4,3 Northern Sidhi 3.4.3.1 Kaimur Hills

Madhya

Pradesh

Uplands

East

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Rewa 3.4.3.4 Kaimur Hills

Satna 3.4.3.4 Kaimur Hills

3.5.1 Sagaur Vidisha 3.5.1.1 Dhumgarh Forest

Plateau Damoh 3.5.3.1 Tendul Forested Zone

Sagar 3.5.1.4 Deori Forested Hills

Vidisha 3.5.1.5 Teonda Range

3.5.2 Bhopal Bhopal 3.5.2.1 Berasia Scruby

Plateau Forest

Raisen 3.5.2.2 Vindhyan Range

Sehore 3.5.2.2 Vindhyan Range

Oevas 3.5.2.3 Vindhyan Range

Indore 3.5.2.3 Vindhyan Range

3.5.3. Ratlam Dhar 3.5.3.3 Vindhyan Range

Plateau Jhabua 3.5.3.3 Vindhyan Range (Bagh

Hills)

3.6.1 Narmada West Nimar 3.6.1.1 Vindhyan Range

Region

including

Flanks of

Vindhyan

Satpura Jabalpur 3.6.1.2 Kaimur Hills

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1. Gujarat Plain Vadodara 4.1.1.5 Vindhyan Hills

Coastal Region

Plains

&Islands

SATPURA RANGE

3. The 3.4 Northern Madhya 3.4.3 Northern Shahdol 3.4.3.5 Maikala Range

Deccan Madhya Pradesh Madhya

Plateau Pradesh Pradesh

Uplands

East

3.6 Southern 3.6.1 Narmada Betul 3.6.1.1 Satpura Range Madhya Region Chhindwara 3.6.1.1 Satpura Range Pradesh including Mandla 3.6.1.1 Shahpura Forested Hills Uplands Flanks of Balaghat 3.6.1.1 Satpura Range

Vindhyan East Nimar 3.6.1.2 Satpura Range

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Satpura Hoshangabad 3.6.1.2 Satpura Range

Seoni 3.6.1.2 Satpura Range

Narsimhapur 3.6 .. 1.3 Satpura Range

Mandla 3.6.1.3 Maikala Range

West Nimar 3.6.1.4 Satpura Range

East Nimar 3.6.1.4 Gawilgarh Hills Betul 3.6.1.4 Gawilgarh Hills

Jabalpur 3.6.1.4 Jabalpur Forested Hills

Balaghat 3.6.1.5 Maikala Range

3.6.2 Mahanadi Bil1:spur 3.6.2.1 Maikala Range

Basin Raj Nandgaon 3.6.2.2 Maikala Range

3.7 Northern Maharashtra 3.7.1 Tapti-Purna Jalgaon 3.7.1.1 Satpura Range

Maharashtra Valley Akola 3.7.1.1 Satpura Range Buldana 3.7.1.1 Gawilgarh Hills

Amravati 3.7.1.2 Gawilgarh Hills

Dhule 3.7.1.2' Satpura Range

3.7.2 Wardha- Bhandara 3.7.2.1 Satpura Range

Penganga-

Wainganga

Plain

Nagpur 3.7.2.4 Satpura Range

Bhandara 3.7.2.5 Satpura Range

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.5 Satpura Hills

Coastal Region Plain

Plains&

1s.lands

WESTERN GHATS/SAHYADRI HILLS

3. The 3.7 Northern Maharashtra 3.7.1 Tapti- Dhule 3.7.1.4 Western Ghats

Deccan Maharashtra Puma

Plateau Valley

3.8 Maharastra 3.B.l Eastern Kolhapur 3.8.1.1 Sahyadri Hms

Plateau Plateau Sangli 3.8.1.1 Sang Ii Sahyadri Hills

3.8.2 Western Satara 3.8.2.1 Sahyadri Hills

Plateau

with

Protruded

Hills

Pune 3.B.2.1 Sahyadri Hills

Ahmadanagar 3.8.2.1 Sahyadrl Hills

Nashik 38.2.1 Sahyadri Hills

Nashik 38.2.2 Satmala Hill Range

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3.9 Karnatai<a Karnataka 3.9.1 Northern Belgaum 3.9.1.3 Gokak-Saundatti Hill

Plateau Karnataka Belgaum 39.15 Khanapur Forests.

Plateau

3.9.2 Central Shimoga 3.9.2.1 Sagar-sorab-Shikarpur

Karnataka Rolling Humid Region

Plateau Chikmangalur 3.9.2.1 Sringeri-Koppa Rolling

Humid Tract. Oharwad 3.9.2.2 Kalghetgi-Lakshmeshwar

Residual Hills. Chikmangalur 3.9.2.2 Kudermukh-Bababudan

Forested Hilly Zone. Chikmangalur 3.9.2.4 Chikmangalur-Mudigere

Rolling Humid Belt. Shimoga 3.9.2.4 Shimoga Forested Hills. Oharwad 3.9.2.4 Byadgi-Hirekerur Rocky

Knobs. Shimoga 3.9.2.5 Tirthahalli Rolling Tract. Shimoga 3.9.2.6 Western Ghats (Shimoga)

3.9.3 Southern Kodagu 3.9.3.1 Patti-Brahmagiri Ghats Karnataka Kodagu 3.9.3.2 Somvarpet-Virajpet Plateau Rolling Humid Region

Kodagu 3.9.3.3 Yedavanad-Nalkeri Forest

Belt.

Hassan 3.9.3.4 Manjarabad Ghats.

3.10 Tamil Tamil 3.10.1 Eastern Periyar 3.10.1.1 Talamalai-Burgur Forested

Nadu Nadu Flanks of Hills

Uplands Sahyadri Coimbatore 3.10.1.1 Coimbatore Forested Hills

Nilgiri 3.10.1.2 MudamalaiForested Hills

Madurai 3.10.1.2 Kodaikanal Forested Hills

Nilgiri 3.10.1.3 Sigur Forested Hills

Nilgiri 3.101.5 Kunda Forested Hills

Coimbatore 3.10.1.5 Anaimalai Forested Hills

Madurai 3.10.1.6 Cardamom-Varushanad

Forested Hills

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Oadra & 4.1.1 Gujarat Oadra & Nagar 4.1.1.2 Western Ghats

Coastal Region nagar Plain Haveli

Plains Haveli Valsad 4.1.1.3 Western Ghats

& Islands Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.6 Kalakakra Hills

4.1.2 Eastern The Oangs 4.1.2.1 Lower Oangs

Hilly The Oangs 4.1.2.2 Upper Oangs

Region

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4.2 Western Mahara- 4.2.1 Mahara- Thane 4.2.1.2 Konkan Hills

Coastal shtra shira

Reg ibn Littoral Greater 4.2.1.2 Kanheri-Konkan Hills

Bombay

Raigarh 4.2.1.2 Konkan Forested Hills

Raigarh 4.2.1.4 Sahyadri Hills

Ratnagiri 4.2.1.4 Sahyadri Hills

Thane 4.2.1.4 Sahyadri Hills

Thane 4.2.1.8 Jayshet Hills

Thane 4.2.1.10 Tungar Hills

Thllne 4.2.1.12 Kankan Forested Hills

Goa 4.2.2 Goa Coast Goa 4.2.2.3 Sahyadri Hills

Oaman & Diu

Karnataka 4.2.3 Karnataka Uttar 4.2.3.2 Western Ghats (Uttar

Coast Kannad Kannad)

Uttar 4.2.3.3 Yellapur-Dandeli Forests

Kannad

Dakshin 4.2.3.3 . Western Ghats (Dakshin

Kannad Kannad

Oakshin 4.2.3.4 Beltangadi Dissected Zone

Kannad

Uttar 4.2.3.4 Sirsi-Siddapur Dissected

Kannad Humid Tract.

Kerala 4.2.4 North Wyanad 4.2.4.1 Wayan ad Forested Hills Kerala

Coast

Kozhikode 4.2.4.3 Kozhikode Forested Hills

Cannanore 4.2.4.5 Kannoth Forested Hills

4.2.5 Central Kerala Idukki 4.2.5.1 Anamalai Forested Hilts Coast Idukki 4.2.5.2 Marayur Forested Hills

Palghat 4.2.5.2 Mannarghat-Balghat

Forested Hills

Palghat 4.2.5.3 Palghat Gap Ernakulam 4.2.5.3 Malayattur Forested Hills Idukki 4.2.5.3 Cardamon' Hill

Kottayam 4.2.5.4 Ranni Forested Hills Trichur 4.2.5.4 Kodasseri Forested Hills

Palghat 4.2.5.4 Chittaur Forested Hills

Malappuram 4.2.5.4 Nilambur Forested Hills Idukki 4.2.5.5 Thekkadi Forested Hills

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4.2.6 South Coast Trivandrum 4.2.6.3 Ponmudi-Agasthiar

Forested Hills.

Quilon 4.2.6.4 Pamba-Kakki Forested Hills

Quilon 4.26.5 Kulathupuzha Forested Hills

4. The 43 Eastern Tamil 4.3.1 Kanniya- Kanniya- 4.3.1.1 Kanniyakumari Forested

Coastal Coastal Nadu kumari kumari Hills

Plains Region Coast

& Islands

4.3.2 Sandy Tirunel- 4.3.2.1 Tirunelveli Forested Hills

Littoral veli

Ramanatha- 4.3.2.1 Srivillipultur Forested Hills

puram

OTHER HILLS

4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.3 Kathiawar Junagadh 4.1.3.2 8arda Hills Forested Region

Region Peninsula

Jamnagar 4.1.3.3 8arda Hills Forested Region

Junagadh 4.1.3.4 Girnar Hills

Junagadh 4.1.3.5 Junagadh-Gir Forested

Region

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