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 ~ It-ft ~ 'ft~-99ooo9 HOME MINISTER INDIA NEW DELHI-110001 Oct. 26, 1988

FOREWORD

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.

(BUTA 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. (v) 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.

(VIJAY S. VERMA) New Delhi Registrar General & 2nd of January, 1989 Census Commissioner, India

(vi) CONTENTS Pages Foreword iii I Preface v

PART-I

Regional Division of India - A Cartographic Analysis 3-6 Brief Characteristics of Regional Divisions 7-13 Statement on Physio-Geographical Regions of India -- (Regiooal Division) 17-24

PART-II

Regional Divisions of Gujaraf 27-40

GENERAL MAPS

Position of Gujarat in India 43 Administrative Division of Gujarat, 1981 44 Relief and Drainage 45 Normal Monthly and Annual Rainfall 46 Normal Monthly and Annual Temperature 47 Geology 48 Soils 49 Distribution of Population, 1981 50 Density of Population, 1981 (By Talukas) 51 Density of Population, 1981 (By Sub-micro regions) 52 Aural Density of Population, 1981 (By Talukas) 53 Aural Density of Population, 1981 (By Sub-micro regions) 54 Urban Density of Population, 1981 (By Talukas) 55 Urban Density of Population, 1981 (By Sub-micro regions) 56

PART-III

REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF DISTRICTS

(1) DISTRICT BANAS KANTHA

(i) Regional Divisions of Banas Kantha 59-60 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Banas Kantha 63-64

(vii) (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

75 (i) Regional Divisions of Sabar Kantha 79-80 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Sabar Kantha 81-85 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Sabar Kantha-1981 (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

(viii) (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

(ix) (iii) Region-wise village codes of Jamnagar-1981 235-237 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of :Jamnagar 238-240

(14) DISTRICT RAJKOT

(i) Regional Divisions of Rajkot 241-242 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Rajkot 245-246 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Rajkot-1981 247-250 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Rajkot 251-255

(15) DISTRICT SURENDRANAGAR

(i) Regional Divisions of Surendranagar 257 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Surendranagar 261 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Surendranagar-1981 262-264 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Surendranagar 265-268

(16) DISTRICT BHAVNAGAR

(i) Regional Divisions of Bhavnagar 269 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Bhavnagar 273-274 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Bhavnagar-1981 275-277 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Bhavnagar 278-281

(17) DISTRICT AMRELI

(i) Regional Divisions of Amreli 283 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Amreli 287 (iii) Region-wise village cOdes of Amreli-1981 288-289 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Amreli 290-292

(18) DISTRICT JUNAGADH

(i) Regional Divisions of Junagadh 293 (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Junagadh 297-278 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Junagadh-1981 299-303 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Junagadh 304-308

(19) DISTRICT KACHCHH

(i) Regional Divisions of Kachchh 309-310

(x) (ii) Data on Regional Divisions of Kachchh 313-314 (iii) Region-wise village codes of Kachchh-1981 315-319 (iv) Statement on Region-wise Physio-cultural details of Kachchh 320-326

APPENDIX 327-339

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

Regional Divisions: Gujarat

Planning & Supervision Dr. B.K. Roy Deputy Registrar General (Map)

Progress & Monitoring Smt. Minati Ghosh Assistant Registrar General (Map)

Initial drafting and JK Patel supervision Deputy Director, DCO, Gujarat

Cartographic supervision Mahesh Ram, Research Officer (Map) & other associated work 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

Initial analysis of maps J.C. Srivastava, Research Officer (Map) & cartographic work, Jagannath, Sr. Geographer DCO, Gujarat 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

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

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

Secretarial work 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

Printing arrangement B.P. Jain and proof reading Deputy Director & his team

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

(xiv) PART-I

GENERAL NOTES

REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF INDIA··A CARTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS

GENERAL NOTE

The regional spatial patterns, variations of re­ administrative boundaries at given points of sources, heterogeneous physio-geographic time. factors and problems in development bring out the necessity for a regional approach to planning. In India, the district is the major universal admin!­ Delineation of physio-geographic regions of 0 strative unit below the State level. The administra­ country of sub-co-uinental size like India w~h an tive boundaries of the districts usually, however, cut area of 3,287,263 Km2, extendinq between latitud~ across those of the homogeneous natural regions 80 4'28" and 37° 17'53" North and longitudes sao though some district boundaries do coincide with 7'53" and 970 24'47" East and having a great range the natural sub-regional boundaries and most of the geographic environment, is a gigantic task. During districts have nodal regions. In cases of extreme the past 30 years, the macro level planning at the heterogeneity, however, we may have to think of national level and meso level planning at the state adjustments in such district boundaries to suit the level have been duly emphasised. Micro level sub-regional planning to the extent possible. This planning needs, perhaps, to be further emphasised kind of adjustment was worked out methodologi­ For this to happen, one requirement consists of cally by V.L.S.P. Rao and L.S. Bhat for the old homogeneous regions, with natural boundaries, Mysore State. Also, at the district level, we have an forming viable units of planning. administrative set up which is competent to formu­ late and implement sub-regional plans. Moreover, Thus, there was a need to delineate I,licro a reliable statistical data base (both Census and regions to suit the requirements of micro level non-Census) is. available at the district level for the regional plans w~hin the frame-work of the national purposes of sub-regional planning. plan. To achieve this end, we need micro regions which are valid on physio-geographic considera­ The Earlier Efforts tions and also definable in terms of administrative units and boundaries in order to facilitate plan for­ In regional planning of one type or the other, the mulation and plan execution. For carving out such delineation of proper regional boundaries has al­ natur.al regions, the following considerations inter ways remained a rather difficult task. A number of alia, are to be kept in view: schemes for delineating natural regions in India have been put forward by scholars from time to time til contiguous geographical area, during this century. The first attempt was made by (ii) homogeneous administrative machinery T.H. Holdich in 1904. He made a very berief and capable of formulating and implementing sweeping generalisation and formed rather broad integrated area plans, geographical zones of India on the basis of geo­ (iii) reliable statistical data base, logical information only. Later, during the 1921-31 (iv) existence of nodal regions; and decade regional delineations were done mostly (v) amenability of th.e natural boundaries from the point of view of geological structure and to marginal adjustments so that the stratigraphy. During 1922-24, L.D. Stamp produced former, may, by and large, conform to a more substantive and well known work. Stamp

3 adopted physiography and structure at the primary the 1961 census, more maps and ideas from for­ level and climate for the second order regions. He eign as well as Indian geographer,s were obtained in divided the country into 3 primary or macro level carving out the natural regions of India for regions and 22 sub-regions and designated them as development purposes. S.P. Chatter{ee divided 'natural regions'. Almost simultaneously, but inde­ India on the basis of physiography and geological pendent of Stamp's work, J.N L. Baker, following structure. A.Mitra, grouped various districts of India the work on natural regions initiated by Wood, pro­ into four categories on the basis of their develop­ posed another scbeme of natural regions. It was in ment levels. Late (Miss) P.Sengupta suggested a close agreement with Stamp's regional scheme. scheme of Geographical Economic Regions of India Later on, M.B. Pithawala, Kazi S. Ahmad and O.E. which was utilised in the Census of India mono­ Baker also proposed their schemes of regional divi­ graph entitled "Economic Regionalisation of India, sions. O.H.K. Spate gave a more comprehensive Problems and Approaches" and Census of India treatment to this scheme. He was in general agree­ Atlas of 1961. The basis for this classification was ment with the schemes proposed by Stamp and mainly in the works of Spate and Chatterjee as well Baker. He divided the sUb-continent into three as in those of the previous scholars referred to paramount macro level regions on the basis of ge­ above. ological structure. The regional scheme proposed by Spate is empirically derived. He divided India However, all these schemes proposed by the Into 35 regions of the first order (under the three various scholars did not provide a base for mapping macro regions excluding the islands), 74 of the and for statistical analysis of the Census data at second order with 225 sub-divisions. sub-micro level. They did not also provide precise boundaries or relate the regions to administrative The traditional divisions of the country into boundaries. In case a scheme was based on the mountains, plateaus and plains and further regional district as the basic unit, as was the case with that division as envisaged by Stamp and later on im­ proposed by Mitra and Sengupta. it did not take into proved by Spate provided a base for the study of consideration the intra-district details. The subse­ regional physical conditions. During 1931--1941. quent availability of fairly intensive data, specially on the regional studies so developed could not be elu­ the distribution of soils, forests, geological forma­ cidated 9r enlarged mainly due to the politically un­ tions. climatic conditions and large number of maps stable conditions of the sub-continent. M.w.M. produced by various national and international Yeatts in the General Report of Census of India, organisations, encouraged B.K. Roy to revise the 1941, proposed ? broad division of the country into then existing framework of natural regions. A map four regions demarcated according to economic of India showing Physio-geographic Regions was and geographic principles. However, it was only included in the National Voiume of Census Atlas, after 195' that with the help of more elaborate geo­ 1971 wherein three tiers of regional boundaries logical surveys and geographical mapping, by for­ (Macro, Meso and Micro) have been precisely ad­ eign as well as Indian g~ographers, the work on justed with the district boundaries. The important major natural regions could be reoriented. The 1951 materials consulted for revising the scheme were Census of India repol't gave considerable impetus the maps published by the Geological Survey of to the progress of studies of natural regionalisations India, Chief Soil Survey Office of the Indian Agricul­ as tor the first time the Census data were inter­ tural Research Institute and the book, 'India -- A preted in geographical context in some details. The Regional Geography' edited by R.L. Singh. map of major natural regions of India of 1951 cen­ sus was rather sketchy in character. However, it The Present Study served the purpose well and was laudable for its time considering the resources then available to the The above work was welcomed by scholars, geo­ Census Organisation. Subsequently. at the time of graphers and planners both in India and abroad. To

4 further refine such delineation and also to get it help in the long-term planning for the, country. It is done on a comprehensive scale, the Government of hoped that this scheme, the first of its kind in the India sanctioned a plan scheme to the Census Or­ history of the Census in India, besides enlarging the ganisation on "Regional Divisions of India -A Carto­ scope of Census Atlases, would serve as a useful graphic Analysis". It aimed at working out a viable framework for administrators, planners, researchers grouping of CenslJs villages and towns on a large and other data users. scale map keeping in view their physio-geographical characteristics in order to The Procedure Followed bring out viable homogeneous regions at the sub·· micro level within the districts. Broadly, the The procedure for delineation of the sub-micro physio-geographical factors which have been kept regions encompassed the following steps and con· in view while undertaking this exercise are (i) Phys­ siderations: iography, (ii) Geological structure, (iii) Forest-cover­ age, (iv) Climatic conditions and (v) Soils These Since the aim was to delineate sub·micro regions sub-micro regions have been further pulled up on within the district. the number of sheets covering uniform scale to provide a framework for mapping the areal spread on standard topographical sheets and cartograptric evaluation of Census as well as either on 1 :50,000 or 1:250,000 scale, as available, non-Census data to enlarge the scope of the Cen­ were consulted. These sheets were mosaiced to as­ sus Atlases of the country and also to help in the certain the boundary of the district concerned. In interpretations of population data in terms of sub­ case of change in the district boundaries between micro regions which are physio-geographically the 1971 and 1981 Censuses, the updated map of homogeneous in character and have similar prob­ the district as per 1981 Census was consulted. Simi­ lems and prospects requiring uniform application of larly, TahsiI/Taluk/P.S./C.D. Block/Circle bounda­ planning strategies for better utHisation of resources ries were reoriented. As the second step, the vil­ and for providing amenities to the inhabitants. Since lages alongwith their Census location code num­ each SUb-micro region has been clearly defined in bers were marked on the topograp,hical sheets for so far as its rural and urban constituents are con­ evaluation of the environs of the group of villages cerned, the demographic characteristics and other with reference to the physical details. The deli· statiStics car. be generated for the past Censuses neation of sub-micro, i.e. the fourth order regions fol­ also to the extent to which village-wise/town-wise lowed. In this exercise physio-geographical details data are available. The sub-micro regions haVE: of contours, drainage, spot heights, bench marks, been delineated witllin the district. In case the watersheds as well as the distribution of high land boundaries of the district experience any change in and low land (land levels in broader perspective) future, due to administrative or any other reason, were examined. This gave further suitable back­ the required scores can be obtained by compilation ground for the delineation of a group of villages in of data as we know their consituent units. The sub­ one viable unit. Simultaneously, names were as­ micro regions of the districts will play an important signed to particular zones on the basis of major and role in the implementation of the plan at the grass minor rivers/rivulets, names of mountain ranges root level within the framework} of the State plan forests or on the consideration of bigger census which, in turn, is a part of the overall National plan. villages and popular geographic names of local im­ Agricultural development in India is dependent upon portance which may be acceptable in view of the , the regional approach because of wide areal ~pread regional geographical pattern of the particular re­ and the resultant contrasts in cropping patterns gion. At times one could feel that the contours or arising mainly from the regional variations in physi­ drainage designs are so complex as to complicate cal conditions. Since the land use pattern should be geographical thinking for the regions. In such adopted as per physical conditions of the region, cases, drainage patterns were worked out sepa­ the demarcation of physio-geographic regions will rately to ascertain their alignment in the formation of 5 sub-micro regions. Similarly, due to the complexity repeated, district-wise, from 1 to the number of sub­ of contour lines on topographical maps, profiles micro regions in the district. were drawn to arrive at a particular conclusion After finalization of the sub-micro regions and whether the physio-geographical landscape of the their code numbers, list of villages and towns were area was consistent with reference to valleys or prepared for each sub-micro region and basic data rivulets of the regions at higher altitudes for zoning pertaining to area and population were generated. of the sub-micro regions. This method provided a In addition, some physio-cultural characteristics are decision making criterion to streamline the regions. also highlighted. Part II of this volume incorporates brief description of physio-cuiturai a,spects supple­ While operating on the above system, step ~ re­ mented by maps and basic data at state level while quiroo the consulting of maps on geology to further Part III gives information for each sub-micro region streamline the region-forming factors in the deli­ within each district of the state. neation of sub-micro areas. Where the micro relief and the micro physiographic elements on such It will be seen that the tables included in Parts II considerations corresponded fully, the viable region and III approach the configuration from the point of in the district gave a precise zoning. Further, the view of the administrative unit, i.e., State/District/~ forest spread on the maps helped to reorient the Taluk/P s./e D.Block, Village. In other words, these sub-micro regional boundaries. In addition, rainfall tables give the position of these units with reference (isohyetal) maps also helped in the delineation of to the natural regions in which they fall, as deter­ these boundaries. Thus, all the factors as envisaged mined at these respective levels. It will be perceived, in the programme have been synthesised judi­ ilOwever, that the same region or a similar region ciously and to the extent possible to carve out the under a different name may be transcending the sub-micrc regions within the districts throughout the administrative boundaries of states and districts and country. there may be a legitimate enquiry seeking the total geographical spread of the same region or similar Code Structure for the Regions and the Scheme of regions across and beyond su~h administrative the Contents boundaries but in terms of such administrative units. For purposes of planning it is as necessary to know The map Regional Divisions of India' included in as to what natural regions comprise a state or a this volume depicts 3 digit codes. The first digit district as to know the position from the opposite stands for the macro regions, the second digit for point of view as to what state and district or seg­ the meso regions and the third for the micro ments thereof comprise one region or similar ad­ regions. The four macro regions have been num­ joining regions. bered as: the Northern Mountains (1), the Great Plains (2), the Deccan Plateau (3) and the Coastal To serve this latter purpose, we have added to Plains and Islands (t;). In the 3 digit code 2.1.1 on each state/union territory volume an app,endix the map, the first digit (2) stands for the macro which presents administrative constituents of similar region-the Great Plains, second digit (1) for the regions which extend beyond district and state meso region-the Punjab Plain and the third digit (1) boundaries. In the case of the adjoininq states/ stands for the micro region-Ravi-Beas Inter-fluvial union territories, this exercise is, naturally, restricted Plain. In this .frame, 4 macro, 28 meso and 101 mi­ to the limits of region/regions transcending the cro regions are outlined for the country and the boundaries of the concerned state/union territory to same have been briefly described in the later part. which a particular volume in this series is devoted. Within this frame of micro regions, sub­ For getting fuller details with regard ~o these micro regions have been delineated within the dis "extended areas" in terms of their constituents the trict Wlder this scheme. These -sub-micro regions reader is invited to refer to the volumes dealing with are given 4th digit code and this 4th digit has beer, the concerned states/union territories. BRIEF CHARACTERISTICS OF REGIONAL DIVISIONS

1.THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS 1.2 Himachal Pradesh Himalaya

The Northern Mountains corresponding with the Himachal Pradesh state entirely falls under this Himalayan zone facing the northern frontier of the sub-region. It has been further divided into the fol­ sub-continent comprise Jammu and Kashmir, Hi­ lowing 4 divisions: machal Pradesh, Northern Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Northern West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Naga­ 1.2.1 Northern Himachal Pradesh land, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya and 1.2.2 Trans-Himalayan Zone part of Assam The Northern Mountains have been 1 2.3 Central Himachal Pradesh divided primarily according to the geology and for­ 1.2.4 Southern Himachal Pradesh est cover. The relief and drainage, however, have also played a dominant role in establishing various sub-divislvOs within the Himalayan zone. This Geologically, it is almost similar to that of Jammu macro region has been divided into 5 sub-re­ and Kashmir Himalaya. However, this sub-region is gions(meso) and 24· divisions (micro) on the basis characterised by marked variations in the relief fea­ of above mentioned factors. tures, mainly on the consideration of micro-relief I and little variations in soils. These sub-regions are: 1.3 Uttar Pradesh Himalaya 1.1 Jammu and Kashmir Himalaya This sub-region has been divided into three divi­ This sub-region covers the entire Jammu and sions viz. Kashmir and is furthur divided into followi,lg three divisions (micro regions): 1.3.1 Kumaon Himalaya--North 1.3.2 Western Kumaon Himalaya, Siwalik and 1.1.1 Ladakh Doons 1.1.2 Kashmir Valley 1.3.3 Kumaon Himalaya--East 1.1.3 Jammu In these areas, the elevation has been taken as In these divisions the relief presents remarkable the main basis for classification, Geology and forest variations. The grouping of the districts has been have also been taken into account The soils are made in conformity with the geological structure, mostly of brown hill type in the sub-region with elevation and forest cover. Other factors do not play marked differences in the southern Siwalik lone, lo­ significant role in delineating these divisions. How­ cally kJ.lown as 'Tarai' and 'Bhur soHs The Kumaon ever, SUb-montane soil (Podsolic) is dominant in the Hlmalaya--North has important peaks like Nanda Kashmir Valley and brown hill soil is seen in the Devi, Kamet and Badrinath The .Ganga and the southern part of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh re­ Yamuna have their sources in this region. The aion is funV oredominated by mountain meadow Western Kumaon Himalaya, Siwalik and Doons soils as well as glaciers and eternal snow. Forest is cover Dehra Dun, Garhwal and Tehri Garhwal dis­ mostly alpine type in the northern regions and sub­ tricts, and have an elevation of goO to 1000 m. The alpine in the southern regions. Kumaon Himalaya - East which comprises Almora

7 and Nainital districts is marked with some narrow The region has been divided into 10 divisions as valle.Ys on high altitudes. below:

1.4 North Eastern Himalaya 1.5.1 Nagaland Hills 1.5.2 Manipuf Hills This region includes 4· sub-regions extending 1.5.3 Imphal Valley over Sikkim, Darjiling and 'Duar' areas of West Ben­ 1.5.4 Hill Zone gal and Arunachal Pradesh. The Darjiling section of 1.5.5 Tripura Plain the Himalayan zone rises abruptly from 'Ouar' plains 1.5.6 Tripura Hills of West Bengal. Three high peaks, namely, Siwalik 1.5.7 Cachar Plain Phu (3630m), Sabargam (3546m) and Phalut 1.5.8 Karbi Anglong & North Cachar Hills (3596m) are located in this section of Himalayan 1.5.9 Eastern Meghalaya zone. Similarly, the lofty ranges of about 50DOm with 1.5.10 Western Meghalaya intermittent summits are the chief characteristics of Arunachal Pradesh. Weather is damp and cold and 2. THE GREAT PLAINS the forests are dense. Annual rainfall ranges be­ tween 250 and 350 cm. The drainage is in evolu­ This is the most important zone in view of human tionary stage and immature. This region has been concentration and it stretches from Rajasthan via divided into 4 divisions as below:-- 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 1.4.1 Sikkim Himalaya separated by 'alluvial divides'. 1.4.2 Oarjiling'Himalaya including 'Duars' 1'.4.3 Western Arunachal Pradesh Himalaya The western section comprising of arid 1.4.4 Eastern Arunachal Pradesh Himalaya Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh is slightly hig~er in elevation 1.5 Eastern Hill Zone over 150m, than the eastern section of the plain. However; according to elevation, this plain shows This region represents the eastern section qf Hi­ three levels of relief configuration, between Oto 75m malayan zone extending over Nagaland, Manipur, in the ea:;tern section, 75 to 150 m in the Central Mizoram, Tripura, part of A~sam and Meghalaya. Uttar Pradesh and 150 to 300 m in western zone This region is interspersed with plains especially in with thE! exception of a small zone in eastern Silchar, North Cachar Hills and adjoining areas. To­ Jaisalmer district where the elevation is below 75 m. pographically it is rugged. The slopes are quite Geologically. the whole region IS made of alluvium steep. Over the Tripura region the topography has brought by rivers trom Himalayas and this is a interspersed ranges and valleys. Consequently gradational plain formed, during Pleistocene and communication is difficult. Recent geological times. On the basis of drainage, soils and rainfall, the region has been divided into 7 sub··regions and 24 divisions:- 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 bro­ 2.1 Punjab Plain ken by the alluvium of Bengal basin. In its long geological history this region is said to have sub­ In this plain 4 divisionsas listed below have been merged during Mesozoic and early Tertiary times delineated on the basis of soils and rainfall. Soils are due to marine transqression which was turther up­ alluvial with variations of bangar and khadar lifted at the time of Himalayan orogenesis. Agriculturally, this is the most important region.

8 2.1.1 Ravi - Beas Interfluvial Plain 2.5.1 Middle Ganga Plain - West 2.1.2 Hoshiarour-Chandiqarh Sub-montane 2.5.2 Middle Ganga Plain - East Plain 2.1.3 Beas--,Satluj Doab 2.6 Lower Ganga Plain 2.1.4 Punjab-Malwa Plain The characteristics of the landscape in the 2.2 Haryana Plain 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 In this region which also includes Delhi, three di­ been further divided into following six micro re­ visions have been delin~ated on the basis of topo­ gions: graphy and distribution of soils which are sandy and calcareous. 2.6.1 North Bihar Plain 2.6.2 South Bihar Plain 2.2.1 Eastern Haryana Plain 2.6.3 Barind Tract 2.2.2 Western Haryana Plain 2.6.4 Moriband Delta 2.2.3 60uthern Haryana Plain 2.6.5 Proper Delta 2.6.6 Rarh Plain 2.3 Arid Rajasthan Plain 2.7 Brahmaputra Valley This meso region receives an average annual rainfall of less than 40 cm. It has been divided into The Brahmaputra Valley presents typical geo­ four micro regions mainly on the basis of graphical features. In general. the valley has an ele­ distribution of rainfall which are:- vation of below 75' m. The eastern section is more undulating. Rainfall is very high and river pattern is 2.3.1 Ghaggar Plain braided in various sections of the Brahmaputra. The 2.3.2 Rajasthan 8agar tributaries joining the main river Brahmaputra dis­ 2.3.3 Extremely Arid Tract charge large amount of water during the monsoon 2.3.4 Luni Valley period and hence cause floods in the valley region. It is also covered with luxuriant veg~tation 2.4 Upper Ganga Plain throughout. Hence, on this basis this valley has been divided into three divisions with definite char­ This is the vast stretch of the Ganga Plain where acteristics. the rivers are playing important role in carrying out definite influence area of their own. In general, the 2.7.1 Western Brahmaputra Valley soil is alluvial but variations have developed on the 2.7.2 Central Brahmaputra Valley upland and the low land areas. The Upper Ganga 2.7.3 Eastern Brahmaputra Valley Plain has been divided into 2 divisions, viz. 3. THE DECCAN PLATEAU 2.4.1 Northern Upper Ganga Plain 2.4.2 Southern Upper Ganga Plain The Deccan Plateau represents the whole of South Indian tableland. From the point of view of 2.5 Middle Ganga Plain geology, the whole region is composed of meta­ morphic rocks of pre-Cambrian age. Considering This is the transitional zone between the Upper drainage, elevation, forest cover, soils and rainfall, Ganga Plain and the Lower Ganga Plain and has sub-divisions were delineated. In general, the eleva­ been divided into two divisions, voz. tion rises to over 1000 m in the south while it hardly

9 exceeds 500 m in the north. The rivers of this region Chotanagpur Plateau is.in the range of 300-900 m. have mostly reached their base level of erosion which is often high above 900 m. at places in the which have carved wide valleys in various regions of form of rounded hills. Soils in this region are mainly considerable importance. This region has been di· red and yellow and red sandy. Red and black soils vided into 12 sub-regions and 33 divisions. are predominant in Singhbhum region. the drainage is radial. Forests are dense in Palamu, 3.1 Semi-Arid Rajasthan Ranchi and Hazaribag areas, while it becomes sparse in Puruliya on account of degenerated soils This portion of Rajasthan is marked with inter­ on the uplands. On the basis of elevation and nature vening valleys where the soils are red, yellow and of topography the region has been divided into 4 mixed red-black in character. The regional charac­ divisions. teristics of this regiol,1 are different from those of the 3 3.1 Ranchi Plateau arid zone of Rajasthan (2.3). The annual rainfall 3.3.2 Hazaribag Plateau here varies from 35 to 45 cm. Besides, the vegeta­ 3.3.3 Puruliya Uplands tion is partly developed over the hills and slopes 3.3.4 Singhbhum Plateau which mostly belong to semi-arid type; while the arid plains are infested with thorny scrub and bushy 3.4 Northern Madhya Pradesh Uplands vegetation. This region has further been divided into three divisions. The Northern Madhya Pradesh Uplands region has been sub-divided into three divisions. In gen­ 3.1.1 Aravalli Range and the Associated eral, the elevation is between 300-600 m with nu­ Uplands merous hills which are thickly forested. The northern 3.1.2 Semi-Arid Uplands of Eastern Ra­ Madhya Pradesh is typically a ravine and derelict jasthan land zone on account of erosion by the tributaries of 3.1.3 Banas - Chambal Basin Chambal system. The Northern; Madhya Pradesh Uplands - East region represent's the Vindhyas with 3.2 Uttar Pradesh Uplands well developed scarps. Three divisions made in this meso region are: Uttar Pradesh Uplands represent well defined zone of Yindhyan System in the south. The average 3.4.1 Northern Madhya Pradesh Ravine elevation is 500-600 m and slopes towards the plain Uplands--West in the north. The divisions made in this meso region 34.2 f\Jorthern Madhya Pradesh Up­ are: lands-- Central 3.4.3 Northern Madhya Pradesh Uplands 3.21 Jhansi Uplands --East 3.2.2 Mirzapur Uplands 3.5 Central Madhya Pradesh Plateau Jhansi Uplands are comparatively dry while the Mirzapur Uplands are wet. The Central Madrlya Pradesh Plateau inherits a complex geology. In general, gneisses· VindhYiHls 3.3 Bihar - West Bengal Uplands and Gondwanas are fairly represented here Forest is deciduous and present large varieties of sal Bihar - West Bengal Uplands region is one of Soils are primarily medium black to deep black the most interesting regions for the studies in types The region has been sub-divided into three geomorphology and cultural geography. The whole divisions: region belongs to the unclassified crystalline rocks. The elevation of the Bihar Highlands known as 3 51 Sagar Plateau

10 3.5.2 Bhopal Plateau divisions have been made in this region,Viz 3.5.3 Ratlam Plateau 3.8.1 Eastern Plateau 3.6 Southern Madhya Pradesh Uplands 3.8.2 Western Plateau with Protruded Hills

The region in general represents black soil. An­ 3.9 Karnataka Plateau nual rainfall varies between 200-300 cm. The whole region is densely forested ~n general. According to The Karnataka Plateau is a well defined plateau the elevation, drainage and micro-orographic region of the Deccan over the unclassified crys­ characteristics the region has been divided into talline rocks. In general, the northern portion is three divisions. having an elevation of about 300 m. with a westwarp slope. while the southern portion is high (over 900 m) 3.6.1 Narmada Region including Flanks of and slopes towards the southeast. Tungabhadra Vindhya and Satpura river cuts it into two regions. Average annual rainfall 3.6.2 Mahanadi Basin is around 80 em. in major part of this region. Soils in 3.6.3 Madhya Pradesh Dandakaranya 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 3.7 Northern Maharashtra Sahyadri where the main elevation reaches 1000 m. with heavy rainfall of 150 cm. per annum. Three di­ The Northern Maharastra represents the major visions made on the above considerations in this soil regions developed over 'Deccan flows'. In this region are: region average annual rainfall ranges between 40 and 80 em. The altitudinal characteristics are quite 3.9.1 Northern Karnataka Plateau pronounced and hence the delineation of above re­ 3.9.2 Central Karnataka Plateau gions is based on the 'Valleys and Divides' concept 3.9.3 Southern Karnataka Plateau of orography of the region. It has been further di­ vided into following two divisions: 3.10 Tamil Nadu Uplands

3.7.1 Tapti - Puma Valley This region is the southern extension of unclassi­ 3.7.2 Wardha--Penganga -- Wainganga fied crystalline rocks of Cambrian period and is Plain 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 3.8 Maharasiltra Plateau Hills. The western and the eastern flanks get an an­ nual rainfall of about 80 - 200 cm. but the central This meso region in general, has an altitude part of the uplands is almost dry. Due to compara­ ranging between 300 and 900 m. and extends over tively high rainfall the hilly areas are forested. On the basalts. Some high ranges like Ajanta range, basis of elevation two divisions have been carved Harisehandra range, Mahadeo range and Balaghat out which are: range break the monotony and thus form a mosaic of plateau with protruded hills. Annual rainfall in 3.10.1 Eastern Flanks of Sahyadri general, varies between 80 and 100 cm. except in 3.10.2 Tamil Nadu Uplands the central region of Maharashtra Plateau which generally gets less than 80 cm. rainfall. Forests 3.11 Andhra Plateau cover, in general, is sparse and at places dense which is of dry deciduous type. Consequently two Andhra Plateau is another well-defined plateau

11 region over the Archaean gneissic rock of Southern the Sahyadri and Arabian Sea in the west and India which is drained mostly by Godavari, Krishna the Eastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal in the east. and Penner river systems. Over the western The rainfall varies in the sections which is high margins, the soils are mostly medium black with (above 300 cm.) in the Western Coastal Region and intrusion of deep black soils in Krishna valley. The low (100 cm.) in the Eastern Coastal Region. The rest of the region is characterised by red sandy Coastal Plain has been stJb-divided into 4 sub­ soils. The average annual rainfall is below 80 cm. in regions and 20 divisions. this region. The region is covered with deciduous forests. On the basis of elevation and other 4.1 Gujarat Region considerations, the region has been divided into four divisions identified as: This region represents almost the whole of Gu­ jarat state. This region is composed of 'Deccan 3.11.1 Godavari Depression Flows' and coastal Tertiary deposits. Gujarat Plain is 3.11.2 Telangana Plateau drained by Sabarmati and Mahi rivers. Eastern Hilly 3.11.3 Krishna Piedmont Plain Region is comprised of Panch Mahals and The 3.11.4 Rayalaseema Dangs districts; Kathiawar Peninsula is partly rocky having an elevation of above 75 m. Radial drainage 3.12 Orissa Highlands is the chief characteristic feature of this zone.

The Orissa Highlaoos region is comprised'of the Kachchh Peninsula solely corresponds with north-eastern extension of unclassified crystalline Kachchh district. The chief characteristic feature of rocks of the Deccan Plateau. Here the· tbpography . the region is the sandy plain with isolated rocky is rugged and elevation is about 1200 m in Koraput hills. All these regions may typically be said as semi­ plateau. The Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers have arid while the Kachchh Peninsula is arid. The above carved out well defined valleys. Soils of the region mentioned four regions are as follows: are mostly red and sandy interspersed with red and yellow soils in some areas. The western portion of 4.1.1 Gujarat Plain the region consists of deep valleys with spurs. In 4.1.2 Eastern Hilly Region general, the southern portion is much more 4.1.3 Kathiawar Peninsula dissected and higher than the northern one, wher"e 4.1.4 Kachchh Peninsula the range of elevation Is between 300 and 900 m. Average annual rainfall of the region is between 200 4.2 Westem Coastal Region and 300 cm. The region has been divided into two well marked divisions according to elevation, viz. The Western Coastal Region lies just bordering the Sahydarl (the Western Ghats). The width of the region is often very narrow in Karnataka Coastal 3.12.1 Northern Orissa Highlands Region which broadens further south in Kerala. 3.12.2 Southern Orissa Highlands (Orissa Rainfall is quite heavy over 300 cm. per annull1. Six Dandakaranya) divisions have been demarcated in this region which cover portions of Maharashtra, Karnataka, 4. THE COASTAL PLAINS AND ISLANDS Kerala, Mahe district of Pondicherry and Goa district·of Goa, Daman & Diu. The six divisions are: Geologically, the Coastal Plain adjacent to the Peninsular region are mere 'Shore facies' of the 4.2.1 Maharashtra Littoral Deccan Trap. The region has attained a definite re­ 4.2.2 Goa Coast gional approach for classification on account of 4.2.3 Karnataka Coast coastal alluvium 6haracteristics hemmed in between 4.2.4 North Kerala Coast

12 4.2.5 Central Kerala Coast 4.4 The Islands 4.2.6 South Kerala Coast The Andaman and Nicobar Islands in the Bay of Bengal and Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea vary 4.3 Eastern Coastal Region between themselves in the geographical location as well as in human geography and form two micro re­ The Eastern Coastal Region can be distinguished gions. from the Western coast because the basic geo­ graphical factors of these two regions vary to great 4.4.1 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are com­ extent. The 100 cm. isohyetal line separates the posed of more than 300 named and unnamed Is­ eastern and western coastal aeas at the district level lands. Out of them 33 major islands are inhabited, at Kanniyakumari. The Eastern Coastal Region is while the remaining islands are uninhabited. Geo­ wide and the soils differ appreciably within this re­ logically, sandstone and shales of Eocene period gion. The big rivers carve out broader valleys or predominate. Due to hot and humid climate, soils deltas which give further help in establishing the di­ are lateritic and degenerated with luxuriant growth visions in the Eastern Coastal Region. The Eastern of vegetation cover. Coral formation is the. chief Ghats are broken as they do not run as continuous characteristics of the islands and so the group of geographical barrier. The region has been divided islands 'torms a definite entity of a region on these into 8 divisions. viz .. considerations.

4.3.1 Kanniyakumari Coast 4.4.2 The Lakshadweep--These islands have 4.3.2 Sandy Littoral developed very near to the continental shelf of the 4.3.3 Coromandel Coast Indian coast. The total number of islands is 27 out 4.3.4 Southern Andhra Coastal Plain of which 10 are inhabited and the remaining 17 are 4.3.5 Krishna Delta uninhabited. 4.3.6 Godavari Delta 4.3.7 Northern Andhra Coastal Plain These two present a particular geographical envi­ 4.3.8 Mahanadi Delta ronment, ecology and culture zone of India.

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Regions Sub-regions Divisions Districts State/ with code with code j,vilhcode Union No. No. No. Territory (MACRO) [MESO) (MICRO)

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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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1.4.3 Western West Kameng, Arunachal Arunachal East Kameng, Pradesh Pradesh Lower Subansiri, Himalaya Upp@ Subansirl, West Siang East Siang

Arunachal 1.4.4 Eastern Dibang Valley, Pradesh Arunachal Lohit & Tirap Pradesh Himalaya

Kohima, Mokokchung, Nagaland Eastern Hill 1.5.1 Nagaland Hills 1.5 Mon, Wokha, Zunhe- Zone boto, Phek and Tuensang.

Manipur East, Manipur Manipur 1.5.2 Manipur Hills North, Manipur West, Pocket of Manipur Central & Manipur South

Manipur Central Manipur 1.5.3 Imphal Valley & Tengnoupal

Aizawl, Lunglei Mizoram 1.5.4 Hill Zone & Chhimtuipui

South Tripura & Tripura 1.5.5 Tripura Plain West Tripura

Tripura 1.5.6 Tripura Hills North Tripura

Assam 1.5.7 Cachar Plains Cachar .,1 Karbi Anglong & ~ 1.5.8 Karbi Anglong North Cachar- Hills & North Cachar Hills e... M,ghalaya 1.5.9 Eastern West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya East Khasi Hills & Jaintia Hills

1.5.10 Western West Garo Hills Meghalaya Meghalaya & East Garo Hills

18 2 3 4 5

'l- The Great 2.1 Punjab 2.1.1 Ravi-Beas Amritsar and Punjab Plains Plain Inter- Gurdaspur Fluvial Plain

2:1.2 ; )oshiarpur, Chandigarh, Chandigarh Chandigarh Hoshiarpur & & Punjab Rupnagar Sub-Montane Plain

2.1.3 Beas Jalandhar& Punjab Satluj Kapurthala Doab

2.1.4 Punjab ' Bathinda, Firozpur, Punjab Malwa Ludhiana, Patiala, Plain Sangrur & Faridkot'

Ambala, Kurukshetra, Haryana 2.2 Haryana 2.2.1 Eas1ern Jind, Karnal, Rohtak Plai'n Haryana 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

19 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

Allahabad, Bahraich, 2.5. Middle 2.5.1 ~iddle Utlar Bara Banki, Faizabad, Pradesh Ganga Ganga Fatehpur, Gonda, Har- Plain Plain West doi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Pralapgarh, Rae BareH, Sitapur, Sultanpur and Unnao

Uttar 2.5.2 Middle Azamgarh, Ballia, Basti, Pradesh Ganga Deoria, Gorakhpur, Plain Varanasi, Jaunpur & East Ghazipur

Bihar 2.6 Lower 2.6,1 North Pashchim Champaran, Ganga Bihar purba Champaran, Dar- Plain Plain bhanga, Muzaffarpur, Pumia, Saharsa, Saran, SitamNhi, Madhubani, Kati~har, Samastipur, Begusarai, Vaishali, Siwan and Gopalganj

Bihar 2.6.2 South Bhagalpur, Gaya, Mun- Bihar ger, Patna, Bhojpu,/ Plain Nalanda, Nawada, Rohtas and Aurangabad

West 2.6.3 Barind Koch Bihar, Maldah Bengal Tract· & West Dinajpuf

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

2.7.1 Western Goalpara and Assam 2.7 ~hmaput,a Kamrup alley Brahmaputra V'lIey

2.7.2 Central Darrang and Nagaon Assam Brahmaputra \.fc.lley

20 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 Madhya Pradesh Gwalior, Morena and Pradesh Pradesh Shivpuri Uplands 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

21 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

Arnravati, Akola, Buldana, 3,7 Northern 3.7.1 Tapti-Puma Maharashtra Maharashtra Valley Dhule & Jalgaon 3,72 Wardha- Bhandara, Maharashtra Penganga - Chandrapur, Nagpur, Wainganga Wardha & Yav,atmal Plain

3.8 Maharashtra 3.8.1 Eastern Aurangabad. Bid, Kol- Maharashtra Plateau Plateau hapur, Nanded, Osmanabi:ld, Parbhani, Sangli & Solapur 3.8.2 Western Ahmadnagar, Nashik, Maharashtra Plateau Pune and Satara 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

22 ~ 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

Z3 5 2 3 4

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

24 PART-II REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF GUJARAT

REGIONAL DIVISIONS OF GUJARAT

The state of Gujarat extends between latitudes a composition of plain which is mostly alluvial. In 200 07 - 240 43' N. and longitudes 680 07'- 740 29' addition, the eastern part of the state is influenced E covering an area of 196024 km2 and is inhabited by the flanks of the Aravalli which greatly influence by over 34 million population according to the 1981 the socio-cultural aspects of the general system of Census. It is bounded on the north-west (Kachchh landscape development. The Kachchh area, a part border) by Pakistan, on the north-east by Rajasthan, of the peninsular GUjarat, is characterised by a on the east by Madhya Pradesh, on the south and unique terrain known as Rann which is composed south-east by Maharashtra state and on the west by of extensive tidal mud flats and creeks and has the Arabian Sea. relevance to its geological history in the evolution of the landscape in this region. In view of physiography, Gujarat state shows a composition of Rann, peninsulas and alluvial plains. The state has the characteristics of tropical The relief is characterised with a rising height monsoon climate which may be sub-divided into 2 towards the eastern and north-eastern margin of the climatic zones, viz., (i) arid and (ii) semi-arid state (even upto 300 mtrs and above) as well as in tropical. Arid condition are found in the Kachchh the central parts of the Kathiwar and Kachchh peninsula and the north-western part of Banas peninsulas (150-300 mtrs). The eastern half of the kantha district. Semi-arid tropical climate prevails state is drained by the Banas, the Saraswati and the over the rest part of the state. Maximum Rupen in the north that culminate into the little Rann temperature varies from 36.7 °c to 430 C (summer) of Kachchh. The southern part is drained by the and the minimum from 20 C to 18.3° C (winter) rivers, viz., Sabarmati, Mahi, Dhadhar, Narmada, spatially, the temperature is higher in the northern Tapl, Ambica, Par and others, culminating into the part then that in the southern part of the state. The Gulf of Khambhat. The radial pattern of drainage is north-eastern parts are dry receiving the average an obvious characteristic of the central part of the annual rainfall of 50 cm. while the southern and Kathiawar peninsula where eastwards flowing rivers south-western parts are mostly moist with an are Bhogava, Bhadar, Ghelo, Kalubhar, Shetrunji average annual rainfall of 150 cm ..The Dangs area etc. (Guff of Khambhat); the westwards flowing gets somewhat better average of 190 cm. Coastal rivers are Ojat, Bhadar, Saraswati etc. (Arabian Sea) areas (Jamnagar and Kachchh districts) are semi­ and the northwards flowing rivers are Rangamati, arid with very low rainfall. On the whole, the state Unci, Deml, Machhu and Bambhan (~ulf of Kachchh shows a variation of average annual rainfall between and Little Rann of Kachchh). i The Kachchh 33 to 152 cm. peninsula shows a southwards direction of its rivers draining into the Gulf of Kachchh which are namely, Vegetal cover in Gujarat state may be identified Bhukhi, Naeira, Khari etc. with the presence of dry thorny forests characterised by small trees or open scrubs. Poor Geologically, the state is a peninsular formation grass and bush are the characteristic features of the extending broadly into the Arabian Sea and is vegetation in the northern coast of Kathiawar and hemmed in between the Gulf of Kachchh in the Kachchh. The Gir and Girnar hills show dry north and the Gulf of Khambhat in the south. This deciduous species. To some extent, moist peninsular region is known as Saurashtra since the deciduous, thorny and littoral types of vegetatiotl ancient times. Geographically, the state of Gujarat is are also seen.

27 The state shows deep black soils in the southern Tribe population records 19.13 per cent rural and part and medium black soils in the central Kathiwar 3.35 per cent urban shares. A district-level (basatlic origin) and eastern parts of the state distribution of Scheduled Caste population shows (Panch Mahals and Sabar Kantha districts). Central that Ahmadabad district claims for the highest part of the Gujarat Plain shows a spread of sandy share, that is 11.77 per cent of the total population loam which is quite fertile. Alluvium sandy soil of the district flowed by the district of Mahesana occurs in the western part of Mahesana and Banas (9.14), Kheda· (7.26), Junagadh (7.24), Banas Kantha district (granite), the Saurashtra and Kantha (6.97), Vadodara (6.30), Rajkot (5.62), Sabar Kachchh peninsulas (Deccan Lava) and the Kantha (5.27) and the remaining ones below 5.00 northern part of Jamnagar, Rajkot and per cent. Scheduled Tribe population· is mainly Surendranagar districts (sandstone, cherts and concentrated in the eastern and southern districts of conglomerate) Desert sandy soils take place in the the state adjoining Madhya Pradesh and northern part of the Kachchh area. Coastal alluvium Maharashtra states. On the district level, The Dangs spreads over the western coastal strip, northern district holds the highest proportion of 92.31 per Khambhat and Saurashtra coasts. cent foHowed by the districts of Val sad (54.59%), Bharuch (44.54%) Surat (41.64%), Vadodara The state has a total population of 34,035,799 (25.34%), Sabar Kantha (16.17%), Banas Kantha persons (Rural: 23,484,146 and urban: 10,601,653 (6.71%), Kachchh (6.03%) and the remaining ones making a density of 174 persons per km2 (1981 below 1.00 per cent. Census). The maps on spatial distribution of population (Map 10 & 11) show that the The state on the whole shows 43.70 per cent concentration of population is heavier in the central literacy with 36.20 per cent in rural areas and 60.31 part and coastal areas of both the Gujarat Plain and per cent in urban areas. Male literacy is 68.62 per Kathiwar peninsula. It decreases towards the north­ cent and the female literacy is 51.13 per cent. west considerably as well as it decreases Among the districts, the highest literacy rate is moderately towards the south-east. All this owes to found in Ahmadabad district (56.08%) whereas the the physico-climatic conditions of the state. The lowest is in Banas Kantha district (23.04%) sex-ratio in the state as per 1981 census comes to 959 females per 1000 males. Among the micro­ The total work force in the state (12702472) regions, the lowest sex-ratio of 932 is recorded by constitutes 37.27 per cent of the total population of the Gujarat Plain while the highest of 999 by the which 32.33 per cent are main workers and 5.04 per Kachchh Peninsula. The Kathiawar Peninsula and cent are marginal workers. The population of male the Eastern Hilly Region record 953 and 959 main workers to total male population of the state is respectively. 52.19 per cent of which 20.32 per cent are cultivators, 9.18 per cent agricultural labourers, 1.27 There are 30 Scheduled Castes and 29 per cent in house-holds industry, 21.42 per cent Scheduled Tribes in the state as per the Scheduled other workers and 0.72 per cent marginal workers. Castes and Scheduled Tribes Order (Amendment) The proportion of female main workers' to total Act, 1976. According to the 1981 Census, total female population of the state is 11.03 per cent of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe population which 3.31 per cent are cultivators, 5.30 per cent accounts for 2438293 and 4848586. persons agricultural labourers, 0.28 per cent in household claiming 7.15 per cent and 14.22 per cent of the industry, 2.14 per cent other workers and 9.63 per total population of the state respectively. The cent marginal workers. On the district-level, the proportion of Scheduled Caste population residing districts of Panch Mahals, Bharuch, Surat, Val sad in rural and urban areas in 6.99 per cent and 7.52 and The Dangs have comparatively a higher per cent respectively. Unlike this, the Scheduled percentage of main worker that ranges from 33.00

28 per cent to 40.00 per cent, if compared to that of Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada and Tapi. The Banas, the other districts. All these districts are tribal where the Saraswati and the Rupen flow in the northern part of work-force is higher than that of the other districts. the region from east to west and culminate into the little Rann of Kachchh. The middle part of region is On the basis of the above physico-cultural drained by the rivers Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada and factors the state of Gujarat, in general, has been Tapi with their tributaries discharging their waters divided into 4 micro division as follows:- into the Gulf of Khambhat. The ri\!ers south of the Tapi are short, speedy and vigorous during rains. 4.1.1.Gujarat Plain covering the districts of Ahmadabad, Bharuch, Banas Kantha, Gandhinagar, Geologically, recent alluvium, and blown sand, Kheda, Mahesana, Sabar Kantha, Surat, Vadodara etc. are found in the larger part of the region which and Valsad. mostly comes from Rajasthan during pre-monsoon period. The southern and south-eastern parts are 4.1.2. Eastern Hilly Region extending over the covered by the Deccan Trap which is intervened by districts of The Dangs and Panch Mahals. the Undifferentiated Eocene beds and Sub­ nummulitic beds. North-eastern part is 4.1.3. Kathiawar Peninsula covering the districts characterised with Erinpura grainte and Delhi of Amreli, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot system while the eastern part by the Aravalli rocks. and Surendranagar and Soils in the region may be specified as (i) usterts­ 4.1.4. Kachchh Peninsula covering only Kachchh Ochrepts, (ii) Orthids-Aquepts (iii) Orthents­ district. Ochrepts and (iv) Ochrepts-Psamments. The major coverage is claimed by Usterts-Ochrepts soil sub­ The Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) may be defined as a order association extending from north to south. 'projected jet of Sindhu-Ganga alluvial tract' in the Orthids-Aquepts lie beside in the west vyhile peninsular India. This alluvial projection is the Orthents-Ochrepts are spread along the eastern outcome of an extensive Pieistoncene sedimenta­ side in patches. Ochrepts-Psamments sub-order tion. On the east, the plain is enclosed by the Ara­ association is available in the northern most part of valli ranges which run to the north and extend upto the region. In general, altogether these soils show the right bank of the Narmada in the south. The the character of deep black/shallow black/ brown outliers of Satpura form the water divided between alluvium (recent) and sandy soils of arid region/ theTapi and Narmada on the eastern border.The blown sand (hydromorphic). On account of soil plain is broken at places by detached hills and the propertios, the region is important for cotton, maize larger part of the region is deeply intersected by and garden crops. streams and estreams of the river Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada and TapJ. Salt marshes, sandy formations The Eastern Hillly Region (4.1.2) cover the district and gravel patches mark the topography of the of Pach Mahals and The Dangs which are coastal region formed as a strip running along the characteristically· composed of rugged hill Gulf of Khambhat having an average height of not topography. The hills form part of the Aravalli range more than 25 meters. The ever fertile plains range in Panch Mahals and Sahyadri range in The Dangs between the altitude of 25 and 75 meters above the respectively. The topography is characterised by mean sea level. The slope in the northern part is ridges and valleys. Pavagadh hills in Panch Mahals generally from the north-east to south-west while in rise to 329 meters and Muria and Dhandol hills in the southern part it is from east to west. The Dangs rise from 200 to 250 meters above the mean sea level. It is noted that the general slops The drainage system of the region is comprised falls towards the Gujarat Plain. The hills have flat of the main rivers, viz, Banas, Saraswati, Rupen, tops and steep slopes with thick forests. Panch

29 - Mahals district is drained by river Mahi and its northern part of Junagadh district and nearby areas tributaries and The Dangs is drained by the rivers as well. The southern and western littoral areas of Gira, Purna, Khapri and Ambica. the region show coastal Alluvium, SUb-nummulitic beds and Dwarka bes. Formations of the Umia Geologically, Panch Mahals district shows series are found in major part of Surendranagar Aravalli and associated rooks, Erinpura Granite, district. gneiss and the Deccan Trap while The Dangs district has entirely the Deccan Trap. Soils in the In general, soils largely inherit their characteristics region are Orthents-Ochrepts bearing a character of from the Deccan Trap. The coastal areas of the recently formed shallow black/brown and alluvial region are coverd by Orthids-Aquepts with a soils. In addition, the rock outcrops in Panch character of arid soils/brown soils (hydromorphic). Mahals are quite conspicuous. A significant part of the region is covered by Orthents-ochrepts soil sub-order association which The Kathiawar Peninsula (4.1.3) covers the distri· shows recently formed/shalow black, brown and cts of Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surendranagar, Bhavnagar, alluvial soils of northern region Patches of Usterts­ Amreli and Junagadh. It is integrate to the Gujarat Ochrepts take place in the eastern parts which Plain by a neck of low lying area and is conspicuous show the characteristics of deep black/shallow

in relief 01) account of low hills with an average black, brown and alluvial soils of socthern region. altitude between 75 and 150 meters. Intermittently tiny alluvial basins are also noted. The Girnar hills Kachchh Peninsula (4.1.4) extends over the have the highest peak of 1117 meters above the districts of Kachchh which consists Lof a unique mean sea level whiJe the Gir range varies between terrain of the Rann, tidal mud flats and creeks. It is 648 to 256 meters and Barda, Alech, Dalasa etc. surrounded by the Rann except in the south-west. have an average altitude of 637 meters. The coastal The drainage divide is formed by the discontinued plain of Kathiawar is much affectd by its physical hilly areas extending in the north-west to south-east features because of elevation and sedimentation in direction Numerious streams, eg., Khari, Naiera, its formation. Bhukhi etc. rise from the southern slope of this drainage divide and culminate into the Gulf of The evolution of drainage pattern in Kathiawar Kachchh. Kachchh island in the north shows a Peninsular region is largely due to location and radical pattern of drainage within its narrow erosion of the Gir ranges. North-flowing streams, viz compass from its central point. Bambhan, Machchhu, Demin, Und and Rangmati with their tributaries drain into the little Rann and the The region has a complex geology showing Gulf of Kachchh. West-flowing rivers, viz, Sani, Dwarka beds, Nari and Gaj series and Shadar, Ojat and Ruben alongwith their tributaries Undifferentiated Eocene beds in the north-west. terminate into the Arabian Sea, whereas eastwards Sub-nmmulitic beds alongwith the Deccan Trap streams like the Bhogava, Bhadar, Ghelo, Kalubhar, occur in the central part of the Kachchh area while Shetrunji and others discharge their waters in the the same along with the Umid series and Gulf of Khambhat. The area under the Girnar hills is Patchamchad & Katrol series are seen randomly characterised by annular drainage pattern. eastwards. A few Trap dykes and faults may be seen over the patches of Umia· series ·In the eastern The Kathiawar Peninsula has a widespread part. There are three soifs-sub-order associations in occurrence of the Decean Trap with the presence of the region of which Orthids-Aquepts lies horizontally numerous Trap dykes particularly in the district of in the south-eastern part. Besides this, there lies Amreli, Junagadh, Rajkot, Jamnagar and Orthids-Argids with a vast coverage. orthids­ Bhavnagar. Intera-trappean bedws occur in the Psamments takes place in fragmented patches in

30 the west, north and east. Altogether these soils bear conducive for bringing about a balanced socio­ a character of the soils of the arid region and are economic development within the state. It is hoped, it sandy (recent)/ brown (hydroworphic) would satisfy the need of area specific planning in the state. Within the broad frame-work of the physiographic regional plan, the state of GUjarat envisages here Here, on the basis of socia-cultural hetero­ two levels of hierarchy, viz, micro regional and sub­ geneity, we have delienated 4 micro and 92 sub­ micro regional. The sub-micro regional level frame­ micro regions within the state as given below. The work of the state, which basically offers an data components of area and population of these integration of villages into viable clusters within the sub-micro regions as well as their constituent units districts, may prove as a prerequisite to and physico cultural characteristics have been formulating area specific plans that would stand given in the foregoing pages in Part III of this report.

31 4.1 GUJARAT REGION

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

2 3

4.1.1 Banas Kantha 4.1.1.1 Vav Sandy Plain Gujarat 08 4.1.1.2 Sandy Plain 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

Sabar Kantha 4.1.1.1 Idar Upland 09 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

Mahesana 4.1.1.1 Western Sandy Waste 10 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

Gandhinagar 4.1.1.1 Sabarmati Plain 11 4.1.1.2 Khari Plain

Ahmadabad 4.1.1.1 Viragam Plain 12 4.1.1.2 Sabarrriati Basin 4.1.1.3 Khari-Meshwa-Plain 4.1.1.4 Bhadar-Bhogava Lowland 4.1.1.5 Bhadar River Plain

Kheda 4.1.1.1 Sabarmati-Vatrak Plain 13 4.1.1.2 Nadiad Plain 4.1.1.3 Aravalli Forested Rock Out-crop 4.1.1.4 Mahi Plain 4 . ...,.5 Khambhat Silting Plain

Vadodara 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt 15 4.1.1.2 Mahi Plain 4.1.1.3 Vadodara Plain 4.1.1.4 Orsang-Haran Plain

32 2 3

4.1.1.5 ViOdhyan Hills 4.1.1.6 Narmada Gorge 4.1.1.7 Lower Narmada Valley

Bharuch 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt 16 4.1.1.2 Bharuch Plain 4.1.1.3 Lower Narmad Valley 4.1.1.4 Narmada Gorge 4.1.1.5 Satpura Hills 4.1.1.6 Tapi Basin 4.1.1.7 Valia Plain 4.1.1.8 Khambhat Coast

Surat 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Coast 17 4.1.1.2 Mangrol Plain 4.1.1.3 Umarpada Forested Upland 4.1.1.4 Tapi Basin 4.1.1.5 Mindhol-Purna Plain 4.1.1.6 Kalakakra Hills 4.1.1.7 Chorasi-Palsano Coastal Plain

Valsad 4.1.1.1 Valsad Coast 18 4.1.1.2 Middle Valsad Plain 4.1.1.3 Western Ghats

4.1.2 Panch Mahals 4.1.2.1 Mahi Plain Eastern 14 4.1.2.2 Forested and Scrub Zone Hilly-Region 4.1.2.3 Dohad Upland The Dangs 4.1.2.1 Lower Dangs 19 4.1.2.2 Upper Dangs

4.1.3 Jamnaga 4.1.3.1 Jamnagar North-West Kathiawar 01 Coastal Plain Peninsula 4.1.3.2 Jamnagar South Plain 4.1.3.3 Bard a Hill Forest Region

Rajkot 4.1.3.1 Maliya Coastal Plain 02 4.1.3.2 Rajkot Alluvial Plain 4.1.3.3 Rajkot Stony Wasteland 4.1.3.4 Bhadar River Plain 4.1.3.5 Vinchhiya Upland

Surendranagar 4.1.3.1 Halvad, Dharangadhra and 03 Dasada Plain 4.1.3.2 Surendranagar Plain 4.1.3.3 Bhadar River Plain 4.1.3.4 Thangadh Upland

33 2 3

Bhavnagar 4.1.3.1 Bhavnagar Coastal Plain 04 4.1.3.2 Palitana-Savarkundla Upland 4.1.3.3 Songadh Forested Plain 4.1.3.4 Keri, Kalubhar and Ghelo Plain Armeli 4.1.3.1 Bhadar River Plain 05 4.1.3.2 Shetrunji River Plain 4.1.3.3 Gir Forest Upland 4.1.3.4 Amerli Coastal Plain Junagadh 4.1.3.1 Junagadh Coastal Plain 06 4.1.3.2 Barda Hills Forested Region 4.1.3.3 Bhadar, Ojat and Harna River Plain 4.1.3.4 Girnar Hills 4.1.3.5 Junagadh-Gir Forested Regions 4.1.4 Kachchh 4.1.4.1 Rann of Kachchh Kachchh 07 4.1.4.2 Dungar Upland Peninsula 4.1.4.3 • Khadir Upland 4.1.4.4 Banni Lowland 4.1.4.5 Rapar Stony Waste 4.1.4.6 Sathsaida Bet 4.1.4.7 Coastal Plain 4.1.4.8 Bhuj Upland 4.1.4.9 Creek Zone

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DISTRICT BANAS KANTHA

Regional Divisions

Banas Kantha district is a part of the Gujarat Plain larger parts of Santalpur, Radhanpur, Kankrej (4.1.1.) and is sub-divided into following six sub­ (whole), Palanpur Deesa and Dhanera taluks and micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, includes 392 villages and 2 towns. The area of the 2 topography, climate and natural vegetation. region is 3,988.4 Km . The region is inhabited by 550,700 persons of which 487,836 reside in rural and 4.1.1.1 Vav Sandy Plain 62,684 in urban areas. Geologically Alluvium blown sand etc; Sub-Numerilitic Beds, Patcham, Chari and The region spreads over the western part of Banas Katrol sens, Erinpura Granite, Aravalli and associated Kantha district occupying the large part of Vav taluka rocus form the region. Soils are Orthids-Aquepts, and some parts of Santalpur, Deodar and Tharad Orthids-Psamments, Orthents-Ochrepts and talukas and includes 162 villages. There is no town in Ochrepts-Psamments. The region has density of 138 2 the region. The area of the region is 2,103.96 Km persons per Km2 and is agriculturally developed. which is inhabited by 158,536 persons. The density is 2 75 persons per Km . Geologically the region is 4.1.1.4 Banas Kantha Aravalli Range covered by Alluvium, blown sand etc. The soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Ochrepts­ The region spreads over the eastern parts of the Psamments. Banas Kantha district occupying Danta and part of Palanpur and some small area of Vadgam taluks. The 4.1.1.2 Sandy Plain region is having 287 villages covered by 1,538.9 Km2 area and inhabited by 188,727 persons ~hich reside The region extends over the Tharad, Dhanera, in entirely rural areas. Geologically the region is Dessa, Deodar and small parts of Radhanpur, having Alluvium, blown sand etc., Erinpura granits. Santalpur and Vav talukas covering north-western Epidiorite, horn blend Sehist, Dolerite and Gabbro half of the district. The region is sloped towards the and Delhi system. Orthents-Ochrepts, Ochrepts­ west in which direction the river Sukal flows and Psamments and Usterts-Ochrepts. The Aravalli disappears near village Dhanera. Geologically this ranges are covered by Danta and Palanpur divisions region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand. The soils of forests. This region also receives good amount of are Orthids-Aquepts and Ochrepts-Psamments. The rainfall (Palanpur taluka 481.mm and Danta taluka, region contains 375 villages and one town (Tharad) 712 mm. The density of the region is 123 persons per 2 with an area of 3676.21 Km and is inhabited by Km2. 456.668 persons of which 13,354 persons reside in urban areas and 443,314 in rural areas. The region 4.1.1.5 Jasor Chhotila Hills has density of 124 persons per Km2 which reflect Jssser development in the region. The region is actually the part of Aravalli range (Banas Kantha) which is distrupted by Banas Valley. 4.1.1.3 Banas Valley the region lies in Dhanera and Palanpur talukas with an area of 147.3 Km2. The inhabitants of the region The region extends over the central and south­ are living in 12 villages with the total number of 9170 western parts of Banas Kantha district, occupying persons. The population is entirely rural. Geologically

59 the region is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. Palanpur and Vadgam talukas. The area of the region racks Erinpura Granite Aravalli and associated. Soils is 893.12 Km2. The total inhabitants in rural areas are are Orthents-Ochrepts and Ochrepts-Psamments. living in 145 villages and there number is 235,495. 2 The density of the region is 62 persons per Km . There are two urban centres viz. Palanpur (districts headquarters) and Kanodar having population of 67,950. Geologically the region is covered by 4.1.1.6 Uamardasi Saraswati Plain Alluvium, blown sand etc. and Soils are Orthents­ Ochrepts, Ochrepts-Psamments and Usterts­ The region extends over the south-eastern part of Ochrepts. The density of the region is 340 persons the Banas Kantha district covering the parts of 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

2 81. Division No. TaJuka Location. Code Total No. of Area in Km Remarks No. and Name No. of Census ViliagesjTowns villages as per ofTaluka In of In Regional 1981 Taluka division 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. I Kantha 132, 134 to 142, Code No. 113, 116 to 131, 133, 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

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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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO·CULTURAL DETAILS

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

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Banas 4.1.1.1 Vav, Alluvium, Orthids- This region spreads over western part of the Kantha Vav Tharad, blown Aquepts, Banas Kantha district occupying the major part of Sandy Deodar and sand, etc, Ochrepts. Vav taluka and some parts of Tharad, Deodar and Plain Santalpur Psamments Santalpur talukas. 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.

69 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Banas 4.1.1.2 Vav, Alluvium, Orthids­ The region covers Tharad, Dhanera, Deesa, Kantha Sandy Tharad, blown Aquepts, Deodar and small parts of Radhanpur, Santalpur Plain Dhanera, sand, Ochrepts­ and Vav talukas. On the western side of the region Deesa, etc. Psamments is Vav Sandy Plain 4.1.1.1 and eastern boundary Deodar, of the region 'is made by Banas Valley 4.1.1.3 and Radhanpur the northern boundary is touching the Rajasthan and state. SantaJpur Relief of the region is below 100 metres with talukas 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.

Gujarat Banas 4.1.1.3 Kankrej, Alluvium, Orthids­ The region spreads over Dhanera, Palanpur, Kantha Banas Dhanera, blown Aquepts Deesa, Kankrej, Radhanpur and Santalpur talukas. Valley Palanpur, Sand, etc Orthids­ The northern bOl:ndary of the region runs along Deesa, Sub­ Psamments the Vav Sandy Plain 4.1.1.1 and Sandy Plain Radhanpur Nummu­ Orthents­ 4.1.1.2 while the south-western part runs along the and litic Beds Ochrepts Rann of Kachchh. Southern boundary is made by Santalpur I'atcham, Ochrepts district Mahesana and the eastern boundary is talukas Cherri and Psamments along the Uamardasi-Saraswati Plain 4.1.1.6 and Katrol Banas Kantha Aravafli Range 4.1'.1.4 and the north Services eastern part is touching Rajasthan state and Jasor Erjnpura Chhotila Hills. Granite Aravalli and associated rocks. 70 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Banas 4.1.1.4 Vadgam, Alluvium, Olthents­ The region spreads over Danta, Palanpur and Kantha Banas Palanpur blown Ochrepts, some small area of Vadgam talukas and makes Kantha and sand, etc. Ochrepts­ its boundaries with Banas Valley 4.1.1.3 in the Aravalli Danta Erinpura Psamments, west, Uamardasi-Saraswali Plain 4.1.1.6 in the Range talukas Granite Ustelts­ south west, Mahesana district in the south, Sabar Epidiorite, Ochrepts Kantha in the east and Rajasthan state in the horn blend north. s~hist, dolerite From relief point of view this is the highly elevated and gabbro region in the district. The north-eastern parts are Delhi 300 metres, while the southern parts are 100 System 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. 71 2 3 4 5 6 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 Gujarat Banas 4.1.1.5 Dhanera Alluvium, Ochrepts- Dhanera talukas. In the north the region makes- its Kantha Jasor­ and blown Psamments, Chhotila PaJanpur sand, etc. Orthents, boundary with Rajasthan state and in the west, south and eastern sides thjl Banas Valley 4.1.1.3 Hills talukas Erinpura Ochrepts Granite is touching with this region. Aravalli and From relief point of view, the region is 300 metres associated above the M.S.L. Geologically the region is rocks 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.

Gujarat Banas 4.1.1.6 Vadgam Alluvium, Orthents­ The region r :lvers the parts of Pal an pur and Kantha Uamardasi­ and blown Ochrepts Vadgam talukas. In southern side the region Saraswati PaJanpur sand Ochrepts­ makes its boundary with Mahesana district and in Plain taluka etc. Psamments western Side with Banas Valley 4.1.1.3 in northern Usterts­ side with Banas Kantha Aravalli Range 4.1.1.4. Ochrepts

72 2 3 4 5 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.

73

DISTRICT SABAR KANTHA

Regional Divisions

Sabar Kantha district is a part of Gujarat Plain 4.1.1.3 Sabarmati Plain (4.1.1.1) and is sub-divided into five sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, topography, This plain falls in the south-western part of the climate and natural vegetation. 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 4.1.1.1Idar Upland inhabitants (90913 persons) are living in 58 villages and 58127 persons are living in two urban areas, The region spreads over the north·western part at including the district headquarters Himatnagar. the district occupying major part of Idar taJuka and Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium blown some parts of Khedbrahma and Himatnagar talukas. sand, etc., and the soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and. The areas of the region is 1194.5 Km2 and the Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 384 2 inhabitant of the rural areas living in 221 villages are persons per Km . 230,571 and inhabitants living in two urban areas are 4.1.1.4 Vatrak Meshwa and Majham Plain 34,544. Geologically the region is covered with Alluvium blown sand, etc., Erinpura Granite and Delhi This region covers the south central part of the System and the soils are Onhents-Ochrepts and district occupying Himatnagar, Modasa and prant~ Ustens-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 222 talukas. The total area of the region is 2203.2 Km persons per Km2. and is inhabited by 486036 persons. Rural area is covered by 417 villages with 454047 inhabitants and 4.1. t2 Sabar Kantha Aravalli 31989 inhabitants live in urban area of Modasa. Geologically region is covered by Alluvium blown This region covers northern and eastern parts of sand, etc. Deccan Trap Infra-Trappean Beds and the district which run all along the Rajasthan border. Lameta Beds. Erinpura Granite, Delhi System, Aravalli The region occupies Vijaynagar, Bhiloda and Meghraj and associated rocks. Soils found in the region are talukas (fully), major part of Khedbrahma and some Usterts-Ochrepts. Here cultivation is the main parts of Idar, l-oIimatnagar, Modasa and Malpur occupation and cash crop has significant output. Th\3 2 talukas. The total population is 522,277 out of which density of the region is 221 persons per Km . 511125 persons are living in 629 villages and 11152 persons are living in Khedbrahma and Meghraj 4.1.1.5 Khari Plain towns. Geologically the region is composed of This small region falls in south-western part and Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Erinpura Granite, Delhi covers an area of 309.6 Km2 of Prantij taluka in which System, Aravalli and associated rocks. Soils found in 66918 persons live in rural areas (59 villages) and this region Onhents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochtepts 12898 persons live in urban area (Talod) Town. The are Vijayanagar, taluka and some parts of total inhabitants of the region are 79816. Geologically Khedbrahma taluka are fairly covered by reserved this part is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. forests. The density of the region is 167 persons per and the soils Usterts-Ochrepts. The density is 258 2 Km persons per Km 2.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name SABAR KANTHA Census Location Code No. 09 State: GUJARAT

._ . K 2. R . District Region No. of Villages No. of Towns ",,,8 In m-In eglon Population in ReQion No. in each reglon in Region Total Rural Urban Total Rural Urban and as evolved name

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Sabar 4.1.1.1 221 Villages 2 1194.5 1151.4 43.1 265,115 230,571 34,544 Kantha Idar (ZT villages at Khedbrahma Upland Khedbrahma (VP) of taluka, Khedbrahma 171 villages of taluka & Idar !dar taluka, (NP) of Idar 23 Villages of taluka Himatnagar talul

4.1.1.2 629 Villages 2 3128.0 3114.4 13.6 522,277 511,125 11,152 Sabar (109 villages of Meghraj Kantha Khedbrahma (VP) of Aravatti taluka, Met]hraJ 85 villages of taluka, Vijayanagar Malpur (VP) of Mahal Malpur 167 villages of !aluka Bhiloda taluka, 127 villages of Meghraj tsluka, 24 villages of Idar taluka, 23 villages of Himatnagar taluka, 18 villages of Modasa taluka, 74 villages of Malpur taluka, 2 villages of Bayad taluka.)

79 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 Census Location Code No. 09 State: GUJARAT

51. Division No. Taluka Location Code Tolal No. of . Area of Remarks No. and Name No. of Census Villaqes/ Towns Regional villages as per Taluka In division 2 1981 division in Km

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

4.1.1.1 (1) Khed- 102, 104 to 108, 27 138.6 Code No.1 to 101, 103, 1adar brahma 110, 111, 115 to 109,112 to 114,133,134 Upland 132, 135 & 136 are in division Khed· 27.3 NO.4.1.1.2. brahma Town (Urban)

(2) Idar lt014,19to 171 890.2 Code No. 15 to 18,43 42, 44 to 70, 78 71 to 77,110,111,140, to 109, 112 to 139 141,170to 174, 198 to 200 142to 169, 175 are in division No. 4.1.1.2. to 184, 190 to 197

Idar 1 Town 15.8 Code No. 185 to 189 are in (Urban) division No. 4.1.1.3 Javanpura Village

(3) Hitmat- 4 to 10, 12,34 23 122.6 Code No. 11, 13 to 27, 30, nagar to 40, 48 to 33,60 to 63, 94 are in division 52,76,77,81 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. Tolal 221 1151.4 for villages Dblision + 2 No. Tcwns £L_ 4.1.1.1 ~

81 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 + 22.4 4.1.1.5 309.6

85 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIQ-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: SA BAR KANTHA Census Location Code No. 09 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Nameo! Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Sabar 4.1.1.1. Idar, Alluvium, Orthents The region covers Idar and parts of Kantha Idar Khedbrahma, blown Ochrepts Khedbrahma and Himatnagar talukas. On the Upland and Himat- sand, etc. Usterts western side Mahesana district is making nagar talukas Erinpura Ochrepts boundary with the region while northern, Granite eastern and southern boundaries are made by Delhi System. 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.

86 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Sabar 4.1.1.2 Vijaynagar, Alluvium, Orthents- This region spreads over Vijayanagar, Bhiloda, Kantha Sabar Bhiloda, blown Ochrepts Meghraj, Idar, Khedbrahma, Himatnagar, Kantha Meghraj, sand, etc. Usterts- Modasa and Malpur talukas. In the north, the Aravalli Idar, Erinpura Ochrepts region touches the Rajasthan state, in the east Khedbrahma, Granite Panch Mahals district and in the south Kheda Himatnagar, Delhi district. In the west and south west are Idar Modasa and system Upland 4.1.1.1 and Vatrak, Meshwa and Malpur and Aravalli and Majham Plain. Bayad associated talukas rocks. 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.

Gujarat Sabar 4.1.1.3 Idar, Alluvium, Orthents­ The region extends over Idar, Himatnagat and Kantha Sabarmati Himatnagar blown Ochrepts Prantij talukas. The region makes its Plain and Prantij sand, etc. Usterts­ boundaries with district Mahesana in the west, talukas ochrepts 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.

87 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Sabar 4.1.1.4 Himatnagar, Alluvium, Usterts­ The region spreads over Himatnagar, Modasa, Kantha Vatrak, Modasa, blown Ochrepts Prantij, Bayad Bhiloda and Malpur talukas. In Meshwa Prantij, sand, elc. the north the region makes its boundary with and Bayad Deccan Trap Idar Upland 4.1.1.1,: in the north. and east Majham Bhiloda Infra-Trappean, Sabar Kanta Aravalli 4.1.1.2 and in the south Plain and Bagh and district Kheda. Sabarmati Plain 4.1.1.3 and Malpur Lameta Beds. Khari Plain 4.1.1.5 make boundaries with the talukas Erinpura region in the west. Granite Delhi System From relief point of view, the general height of Aravalli and the region is 100 meter and above the M.S.L. associated rocks. 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

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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.

Gujarat Sabar 4.1.1.5 Prantij Alluvium, Usterts- The region spreads over the parts of Prantij Kantha Khari taluka blown sand Ochrepts taluka. It touches Ahmadabad district in the Plain etc. 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.

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DISTRICT MAHESANA

Regional Divisions

Mahesana district is a part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) the district, occupying Khera!u taluka. The area of and is sub-divided into following five sub-micro the region is 312.4Km2 and inhabit,ed by 58238 regions on the basis of geology, soils topography, persons living in 68 villages. There is no urban area climate and natural vegetation. in the region. Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand etc. Erinpura Granite and 4.1.1.1 Western Sandy Waste: Delhi·System. Soils found in this region are Usterts­ Ochrepts. The density of the region is 186 persons The region spreads over the western part per Km2. covering Sami, Harij talukas and some part of 2 Chanasma taluka with an area of 1934.5 Km . The 4.1.1.4. Sabarmati Basin: total inhabitants of the region are 195714 persons out of which 180822 persons live in 137 villages This basin occupies parts of Kh-eralu, Vijapur and 2 while 14892 persons constitute urban population Kalal talukas covering an area of 579.8Km and living in Harij town. Geologically the region is inhabited by 183586 persons 'Of which 144138 covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. while the soils persons are living in 71 villages. Vijapur and Mansa are orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments and urban centers are inhabited by 39448 persons. Ochrepts-Psamments. The density of the region is Geology of the region is Alluvium blown sand, etc. 101 persons per Km2. The soils are Usterts-Ochrepts in the region. The 2 density of the region is 317 persons per Km . 4.1.1.2 Central Alluvial Plain:

The region occupies the northern part of the 4.1.1.5 Mahesana Lowland: district and covers Patan, Sidhpur, Kheralu, Chanasma, Vis nagar, V~apur and Kalal talukas with This lowland occupies Kadi, Mahesana and part an area of 4044.0 Km . The total inhabitants are of Chana sma and Kalal talukas with an area of 1404108 persons, out of which 1131990 persons are 2175.5 Km2. The total population of the region is living in 519 villages while 272118 persons live in 707809 of which 522847 are inhabited in 305 seven urban areas. Geologically, Alluvium, blown villages. The urban inhabitants are 184962 living in sand, etc. are predominant and the soils are four towns including the district headquarters Orthids-Aquepts, Ochrepts-Psamments and Mahesana. Geologically the region is covered by Usterts-Usterts-Ochrepts. The density is 347 ,Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and the soils are Orthids­ 2 persons per km in the region. Aquepts, Ochrepts-Psamments and Usterts­ Ochrepts. 4.1.1.3 Mahesana Aravalli: The density of the region is 325 persons per This region spreads over north-eastern parts of Km2.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

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

2 Population in Region District Region No. of villages No. of Towns Area in Km . 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)

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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) 2 Unjha 2 46.8 9.4 Km area of Sidhpur village (Urban) Town + 9.4 (Rural) included in Sidhpur urban urban area.

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(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

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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

2 Mahesana 12.9 8.8 Km area of Mahesana (Urban) Town + 8.8 Yillage (Rural) included in the 21.7 Urban area

(2) Kadi 1 to 118 118 8133 2 Kadi 2.8 13.5 Km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

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

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis­ and name trative divisions

2 3 5 6 7

Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.1 Sami, Alluvium, Orthids­ The region extends over Sami, Harij, and parts Western Harij and blown Aquepts of Chanasma talukas. In the north it is making Sandy Chanasma sand, etc. Orthids­ boundary with distt. Banas Kantha, Little Rann Waste talukas. Psamments of Kachchh is touching its south-western part. Ochrepts­ Surendra nagar dislt. is making boundary with Psamments 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

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Harij. State highway from Radhanpur and Viramgam also passes via Sami and Harij and connects the district headquarters Mahesana via Chanasma.

Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.2 Patan, Alluvium, Orthids· The region covers the Patan, Sidhpur, Central Sidhpur, blown Aquepts chanasma, and parts of Kheralu, Mahesana, Alluvial Chanasma, sand, etc. Ochrepts­ Visanagar, Vijapur, Kalal and Harij talukas. The Plain Kheralu, Psamments region makes its boundaries with Banas Mahesana, Usterts­ Kantha distt. in the north, Western Sandy Vijapur, Ochrepts Waste 4.1.1.1 in the west, Mahesana Aravaili Kalol, 4.1.1.3 in the north east, Sabarmati Basin , Visanagar and 4.1.1.4 in the east, Mahesana Lowland in the Hurji south·west and Gandhinagar dist[l(;t in the Talukas 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.

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Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.3 Kheralu Alluvium, Usterts- The region covers the northern part of Kheralu Mahesana taluka blown Ochrepts taluka and makes .its boundary with Banas Aravalli Sand, etc. Kantha and district in the west and north while Erinpura Sabar Kantha touches in the south-east. In the Granite south, regional boundaries are common with Delhi System. 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.

Gujarat Mahesana 4.1.1.4 Kheralu Alluvium, Usterts- The region spreads over Kheralu, Vijapur and Sabarmati Kheralu blown Ochrepts Kalal talukas. In the north lies Mahasana Basin Vijapur and sand, etc. Aravalli 4.1.1.3 while in the east is Sabar Kalal Kantha district and southern boundary is talukas 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.

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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.

Gujarat Mahesana 4,1,1.5 Kadi, Alluvium, Orthids· The region spreads over Kadi, Mahesana and Mahesana Mehasana, blown Aquepts parts of Chanasma, Visnagar and Kalal Lowland Kalal, sand, etc. Ochrepts· talukas. In the south the region touches the Chansma Psamments boundary of Ahmadabad district while in the and Usterls· north and eastern ,sides the Central Alluvial Visnagar Ochrept$ Plain is running with the boundary of this talukas 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.

104 DISTIRICT GANDHINAGAR Regional Divisions

Gandhinagar forms the part of Gujarat Plain composed of Alluvium blown sand, etc. and soils (4.1.1) and is sub-divided into following two sub­ are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of population is divided into following two sub-micro regions on the 451 persons per Km2 in the region. basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and natural vegetation. 4.1.1.2 Khari Plain

4.1.1.1 Sabarmati Plain The region covers .Khari river's catchment area in the eastern parts of the district and includes 11 The region covers the major part of the district. It villages with an area of 97.9 Km2. The population of is a alluvial plain. The region contains 67 villages the region is 32713 which is entirely rural. and Gandhinagar town, the state capital of Gujarat. Geologically the region is having Alluvium, blown 2 Its area is 588.7 Km which is inhabited by 265499 sand, etc. The soils in the region are Usterts­ persons of which 203056 and 62443 persons live in Ochrepts. The density of this region is 334 persons rural and urban areas respectively. The region is per Km2.

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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

2 SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No of Area in Km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

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

State District Division Name of Geolcgy Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name tralive divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Gandhi- 4,1,1.1, Gandhi- Alluvium, Usterts- The region spreads over major parts of the nagar Sabarmati nagar taluka blown Ochrepts district and some part of Dehagam taluka of Plain and Dehgam sand, etc. Ahmadabad district. The region makes its taluka of boundaries with Sabar Kantha and Ahmadabad. 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,

111 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Gandhi- 4.1.1.2 Garldhi- Alluvium, Usterts­ This region covers the South-eastern part of nagar Khari nagar Taluka blown Ochrepts the district. It is bounded in the northern and in Plain sand, etc. 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.

112 DISTRICT AHMADABAD

Regional Divisions

Ahmadabad district is a part of Gujarat Plain 4.1.1.3 Khari-Meshwa Plain (4.1.1) and is sub-divided into following five sub­ This plain is occupying Dehgam taluka and parts micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, of Daskroi taluka in the north eastern part of the topography, climate and natural vegetation. district. There are 132 villages covering an area of 868.5 Km2 as rural part and is inhabited by a 4.1.1.1 Vir~mgam Plain 261361 persons. The only urban centre Dehgam is inhabited by 24868 persons. Geologically the region The region spreads over the northern parts of is covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. and the Ahmadabad district, occupying a large part of soils are Usterts·Ochrepts black. The density of the Viramgam taluka and some parts of Sanand taluka. region is 320 persons per Km2. There are 163 villages in the region covering an area 2 of 1798.9 Km and inhabited by 280319 persons. 4.1.1.4 Bhadar - Bhogava lowland The urban inhabitants living in two urban areas (69.1 This region is occupying the central part of the 2 Km ) are 58615 persons. Geologically the area is district, covering parts of Viramgam, Sanand, covered by Alluvium blown sand, etc. and the soils Dholka and Dhandhuka talukas. The total area of are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The the region is 2831.5 Km2. The total population of the 2 density of the regio" is 156 persons per Km . region is 188784 which is entirely rural and living in 127 villages. Geologically the area is covered by 4.1.1.2 Sabarmati Basin Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and the soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts, and Usterts-Ochrepts. This basin is in the north-eastern part of The density of the region is 67 persons per Km2 Ahmadabad district and extends over Sanand, which is the lowest in the district. Daskroi, city taluka of Ahmadabad and Dholaka 2 talukas covering an area of 1589.6 Km . The total 4.1.1.5 Bhadar River Pfain inhabitants are 2948607 persons out of which This plain occupies the south-western part of the 295555 persons are living in rural areas in 155 district and covers the part of Dhandhuka taluka. vilJages. The urban population is 2653052 living in The region is inhabited by 118188 persons in 89 24 towns (including Ahmadabad urban villages while 44543 persons live in three urban Agglomeration). This is the highly urbanised region. centres (Dhandhuka, Barwala and Ranpur). Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, Geologically the region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and soils are Orthids-Aquepts and blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap. The soils are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 1855 Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochregts. The 2 2 persons per Km . density of this plain is 119 persons per Km .

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

District Region No. of villages No. of Town Area .In Km- 2.In Reglon . Population in Reqion 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

Ahmada- 4.1.1.1. 163 villages 2 1798.9 1729.8 69.1 280319 221704 58615 bad Viram- (147 villages of Viramgam (M) gam Viramgam taluka & Mandai (VP) Plain 16 villages of Vir am gam of Sanand taluka) taluka

4.1.1.2 i55 villages 24 1589.6 1310.9 278.7 2948607 295555 2653052 Sabar- (36 villages of Ahmadabad (M.C.) mati Sanand taluka, City, Sardar- Basin 18 villages of nagar (M), Sahij- Ahmadabad city pur Bogha (NP) taluka, 48 viii· Naroda (NP), ages of Daskroi Naroda (INA), taluka & 53 Hansol (VP), villages of Ahmadabad can· Dholka taluka) lonment (Coni!.), Odhav (NP), Odhav INA, Nikol (VP) Ranip (NP), Vejal· pur (VP), Vastrapur (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 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

2 Sr. Division Taluka Location Code Total No. of Area in Km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHY.SIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

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

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.1 Viramgam Alluvium, Orthids- The region spreads over the north-eastern dabad Viramgam and Sanand blown Aquepts parts of Ahmadabad district, occupying a large Plain taluka sand etc. Usterts- part of Viramgam taluka and some part of Ochrepts 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

122 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.2 San and Alluvium, Orthids- The region extends over Daskroi, City taluka of dabad Sabarmati Daskroi blown Orthids- Ahmadabad and parts of Sanand and Dholka Basin and Dholka sand, etc. Aquepts talukas. This region makes its boundaries with taluka Usterts- Mahesana and Gandhinagar district, in the and Ochrepts north and Khari-Meshwa Plain 4.1.1.3 and Ahmadabad distt. Kheda in the east, Viramgam Plain city 4.1.1.1 in the west and Bhadar-Bhogava taluka 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

123 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.3 Dehgam Alluvium, Usterts­ The region spreads over the eastern part of the dabad Khari­ and Daskroi blown Ochrepts Ahmadabad district; covering Dehgam taluka Meshwa taluka sand, etc. and some parts of Daskroi taluka. The region Plain 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.

124 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.4 Viramgam Alluvium, Orthids- This region spreads over the central part of the dabad Bhadar- Sanand blown Aquepts district and occupies the major parts of Dholka Bhogava Dholka and sand, etc. Usterts- and Dhandhuka talukas and some parts of Lowland Dhandhuka Ochrepts Viramgam and Sanand talukas. The region talukas 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.

125 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Ahma- 4.1.1.5 Dhandhuka Alluvium Orthents- The region spreads over south western part of dabad Bhadar taluka blown Ochrepts the district in Dhandhuka taluka. The region River sand, etc. Usterts- makes its boundary with Bhadar-Bhogava Plain Deccan Ochrepts Lowland. 4.1.1.4 in the east, district Trap 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.

126 DISTRICT KHEDA

REGIONAL DIVISIONS

Kheda district is the part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) 4.1.1.3 Aravalli Forested Rock-Outcrops and is sub-divided into following five sub-divided into following five sub-micro regions on the basis of The region covers part of the Balasinor taluka, geology, soils, topography, climate and natural the extreme northern part of the district. The area of vegetation. the region is 287.7 km2 and inhabited by 74638 persons living in 60 villages. There is no urban area 4.1.1.1 Sabarmati - Vatrak Plain in the region. In this region the granites intruded into Aravallis and form hummock and large The plain covers some parts of Matar, mounds and geologically this region is composed Mehmedabad and Kapadvanj talukas which of Alluvium, blown sand etc., Deccan Trap, Infra­ occupied the western part of the district. The area of Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds, Erinpura Grante, 2 the region is 1154.1 km which is inhabited by Aravalli and associated rocks., The soils of the 399218 persons out of which 357940 persons live in region are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of region 2 ., I rural and 41278 persons live in urban areas of is 259 persons per km . The region IS ess Kheda and Mehmedabad. Geologically the region is developed as compared to other regions of the having Alluvium, bel own sand, etc. coverage. The district. soils found in this region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 346 2 persons per km , which reflects its agricultural 4.1.1.4 Mahi Plain development. The Mahi Plain covers the eastern part of the 4.1.1.2 Nadiad Plain district and extends over the parts of Balasinor, Thasra, Anand, Khambhat and Borsad talukas. The This region extends over Petlad, Nadiad, Thasra, region is having 795.1 km2 area. The rural area is Anand, Borsad and parts of Matar and Kapadvanj 780.6 km2 and inhabited by 375063 persons while talukas, covering the central part of the district. It the Pali town (urban area 14.5 km2) is inhabited by has an area 3247.1 km2. This is the biggest-micro 12625 persons. Geologically the region is covered region of the district having 470 villages inhabited by Alluvium blown sand, etc. Infra-Trappena, Bagh by 1292327 persons. The region is also highly and Lameta Beds and near the Balasllior Erinpura urbanised and there are 13 urban centres with a granites are found in a small part. The region is population of 476233. In the northern part, the having Usterts-Ochrepts types of soils. The density region is having Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta of the region is 488 persons per km2, which Beds and Deccan Trap while the rest of the region is reaveals its development. full of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The region has Orthids-Aquepts and Usters-Ochrepts types of soils. 4.1.1.5 Khambhat Silting Plain The density of this plain is 545 persons per km2 which reveals its development. This region covers the southern part of the

127 district and extends over Khambhat and Borsad population of 76219. Geologically the region is talukas. The area of the region is 1405.7 km2 out of covered by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and the soils which 1323.7 km2 area is rural which is inhabited by are Orthids-Aquepts and usterts-Ochrepts. Th{) 2 308704 persons and 82.00 km2 area comes under density of the region is 274 persons per km . the urban areas of Khambhat and Dhuvaran with a

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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

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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, 32 to 36, 38, 45, II 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 2 16.6 6.9 km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

State: GUJARAT District Name: KHEDA Census Location Code No.13

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-cultural Characteristics name number adminis­ and name trative division

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Kheda 4.1.1.1 Matar, Alluvium, Orthids The region covers the western part of district Sabarmati- Mehmedabad blown Aquepts along the border of Ahmadabad dislt. and Vatrak and Kapadvanj sand, Usterts­ spreads over Matar, Mehmedabad and Plain talukas etc. Ochrepts 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.

137 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Kheda 4.1.1.2 Petlad Alluvium, Orthids The region forms the central part of the district Nadiad Nadiad, blown "quepts. and extends over Petlad, Nadiad, Thasra, Plain Thasra, sand, etc. Usterts- Anand, Borsad, Mehmedabad, Kapadvanj, Anand Deccan Ochrepts Balasinor, Khambhat and parts of Malar Borsad, Trap Infra- taluka, The region makes its boundary with Parts of Trappean, Sabarmati-Vatrak Plain. 4.1.1.1 in the west, Matar Bagh and district, Sabar-Kantha in the north, Mahi Plain Mehmedabad lameta Beds 4.1.1.4 in the east and khambhat sliting Plain Kapadvanj, 4.1.1.5 in the south. Balasinor, Khambhat, talukas 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 138 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 5 6 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.

Gujarat Kheda 4.1.1.5 Khambhat Alluvium, Orthids- The region occupies the south-western part of Khambhat Borsad blown Aquepts the district and extends over Khambhat, Petlad Silting and Petlad sand; etc. Usterts- and Borsad talukas. The region makes its Plain talukas. Qchrepts 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.

140 DISTRICT VADODARA

REGIONAL DIVISIONS

The district Vadodara is the part of Gujarat Plain area of the region is 244.3 km2 and is inhabited by (4.1.1) and is sub-divided into following seven sub­ 497,022 urban persons in 418 villages. The region is micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, also highly urbanised in the district. Its urban topography, climate and natural vegetation. population is 827473 living in six towns including the district headquarters Vadodara. Geologically the 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt: region is covered by Alluvium, blown sand etc. Deccan Trap and gneiss. The soils of the region are This is the smallest region in the district and Usterts-Ochrepts. The .region is having very good occupies western part of the Padra taluka and agricultural as well as industrial base and is located in the mid western side of the district. There supported by fertile soils and climate. The density of are 30 villages in the region with an area of 224.1 the region is 506 person per km2. Which reflects its 2 km , which is inhabited by 83878 persons. This is development. an entirely rural area. Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium blown sand, etc. Soils are 4.1.1.4 Orsang-heran Plain: Usterts-Ochrepts. Density of the region is 347 persons per km2. This region occupies the mid-eastern part of the district and extends over Dabhoi, Sankheda, Chhota 4.1.1.2 Mahi Plain: Udaipur, Nasvadji, Jetpur Pavi and Tilakwada talukas of Vadodara and some parts of Nandod This region extends over the north-western part taluka of Bharuch districts. The area of the region is of the district and covers parts of talukas of Padra, 2438.3 km2 out of which 2403.2 km2 is rural which Vadodara and major part of Savli taluka. The area of is inhabited by 465658 persons in 670 villages. The 2 2 the region is 952.3 km out of which 920.8 km is urban population is 46595 in five towns. rural which is inhabited by 320,523 persons in 158 Geologk !'y the region is composed of Alluvium, 2 villages. Six towns with an area of 31.5 km is blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap Infra, Trappean Bagh inhabited by 62,003 persons. Major parts of the 'and lameta Beds, gneiss Aravalli and associated region is geologically composed of Alluvium blown rocks, the soils are orthents-Orchrepts and usterts­ sand, etc. except the northern part where' small Ochrepts. Summer seasons are very dry and patches of Erinpura Granite and Deccan Trap are humiclity increases only in rainy season. The found. Soils of the region are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 210 persons per km2. density of the region is 402 persons per km2 which reveals its development. 4.1.1.5 Viddhyan Hills:

4.1.1.3 Vadodara Plain: This region in the eastern part of the district and extends over Chhota Udaipur and Nasvadi talukas. This region occupies the central part of the there is a pocket of Madhya Pradesh state in district and extends over Padra, Vadodara, Savfi, Chhota Udaipur taluka, which consists of a single Vagodia, Dabhoi, Karjan, Sinor and Sankheda village of Jhabua district. The area of the region is talukas covering an area of 2618.9 km 2. The rural 827.6 km2 of which 825.6 km2 is rural and is

141 inhabited by 129,631 persons in 212 villages. The Trap Infra-Trappean, 8agh and lameta Beds and the Urban population is 5,738 living in Kavant town. soils are Orthents Ochrepts and Orthents Rock­ Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, outcrops. The density of the region is 43 persons blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean, per km2. It is lowest in the district which reflects that Bagh and lameta beds. There is forest cover in the it is not developed region. south-western part of the region. The weather conditions are same as in other regions of the 4.1.1.7 Lower Narmada Valley: district, i.e. hot and dry summer with good rains in monsoon. Soils are Orthents-ochrepts. The density This valley extends over Oabhoi, Karjan, Sinor of the region is 164 persons per km2 which reveals and Tilakwada talukas in the southern part of the 2 that area is not developed. district. The total area of this valley is 530.7 km out of which 514.5 km2 is rural area and is inhabited by 4.1.1.6 Narmada Gorge: 103381 persons in 136 villa~es and the urban area This region occupies south-eastern part of the of Sinor town is 16.2 km whose population is district and covers some parts of Chhota Udaipur 8,718. Geologically the valley is composed of and Nasvadi tal ukas. The area of the region 190.8 Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Deccan Trap, Infra­ km2 and is inhabited by 8192 persons in 33 villages. Trappean, Bagh and lameta Beds. The soils are The region is not having any urban area. Othids-Ochrepts and Usterts. The density of the 2 Geologically the region is composed of Deccan region is 211 persons per km .

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISION

District Name: VADODARA Census Location Code No,:15 State: GUJARAT

District Region No. of villages 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

Vadodara 4.1.1.1 30 Villages NIL 224.1 224.1 83878 83878 Kham- (30 villages of bhat Padra taluka)

4.1.1.2 158 villages 6 952.3 920.8 31.5 382526 320523 62003 Mahi (11 villges of (Padra (U.A.) of Plain Padra taluka, Padra taluka, 29 villages of Fertilizer nagar Vadodara taluka, (NM), Jawahar- 118 villages of nagar (NM), Bajwa Savli taluka.) (VP), Petrochemical Complex INA (INA), Nandesari- INA (INA) of Vadodara taluka.

4.1.1.3 418 villages 6 2618.9 2441.3 177.6 1324495 497022 827473 Vadodara (41 villages of Chhani (NP), Plain Padra taluka, Vadodara (Me) & 73 villages of Tarsali (VP) of Vadodara taluka, Vadodara taluka, 19 villages of Vaghodia (VP) of Savli taluka, Vaghodia taluka, 95 villages of Dabhoi (M) of Dabhoi Vaghodia taluka, taluka, Karjan 84 villages of (NP) of Karjan Dabhoi taluka, taluka 64 villages of Karjan taluka, 22 villages of Sinor taluka, 20 villages of Sankheda 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 2 (Urban) 1 Town 13.3 12.8 km 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

Code No. 90 to 96, 98, IV 4,1.1.4 (1) Nasvadi 1 to 89, 99 to- 124 290.6 I 120to 137, 146to 165, Orsang- 119,138 to 145, 171 to 186, 188, to 192, 194 are Heran 166 to 170 in division No.4.1.1.5 Code No. Plain 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

Code No. 10510 107, 10910 118 (4) Dabhoi 54 to 56, 71 to 74, 2~ 75.4 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 2 (Urban) 3 19.2 7.5 km 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 are in division No.4,l, 1,6 Vin- 137, 146to 165, Code No.1 to 89, 97,99 to 119, dhyan 171 to 186, 188 to 138 to 145, 156 to 170 are in Hills 192, 194 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

Code No. 31 of Tal. Aliraj- (3) Alirajpur 31 3.7 pur dist. Jabua of Madhya Dist. Pradesh falls in Tal. Chho- Jabua ta Udaipur, disl. Vadodara. (M.P.)

Total for division 212 vi~lages 825.6 No. t 1 Town t 2.0 4.1.1.5 827.6

Code No,I,2,10to 15, VI 4.1.1.6 (1) Chhota- 270,271,273 6 89.9 191026,3110 47, 72 to 89, Nar- Udaipur to 276 109 to 123, 12810 137, 141, mada 142, 145tb 150, 156, 158to 166, Gorge. 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 STATEMENT ON REGION·WISE

PHYSIO-CUL TURAL DETAILS

District Name: VADODARA Census Location Code No. 15 State GUJARAT

State Division Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis­ and name trative • divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.1 Padra Alluvium, Usterts- The region occupies the parts of Padra taluka in Khambhat taluka blown Ochrepts the mid western part of the district. The region Silt sand, makes its boundaries with Vadodara Plain 4.1.1.3 etc. 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_

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.2 Padra, Alluvium, Usterts- This region covers the north western part of the Mahi Vadodara blown Ochrepts district and extends over Padra, Vadodara and Plain and sand, etc, Savli talukas. It makes its boundaries with district Savli Deccan Kheda in the north, Vadodara Plain in the south­ talukas Trap east and district Panch Mahals in the north east Erinpura and the district Bharuch in the west. Granite 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

152 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.3 Padra, Alluvium, Usterts­ The region extends over, Padra, Savli, Vagodia, Vadodara Vadodara blown Ochrepts Vadodara, Dabhoi, Karjan, Sinor and Sankheda Plain Savli, sand, etc. talukas in the central part of the district. The Vagodia, Deccan region makes its boundaries with Khambhat silt Dabhoi, Trap 4.1.1.1 and Mahi plain 4.1.1.2 in the west, district Karjan, Gneiss Panch Mahals in the north, Orsimg-Heran Plain Sinor 4.1.1.4 in the east and Lower Narmada Valley and 4.1.1.7 in the south. Sankheda talukas 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

-153 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujaral Vadodara 4.1.1.4 Dabhoi, Alluvium, Orthents- This plain extends over Dabhoi, Sankheda, Orsang Sankheda, blown Ochrepts Chhota Udaipur, Nasvadi, Jetpur-Pavi and . Heran Chhota- sand etc. Usterts- Tilakwada tal uk as. The region makes it boundary Plain Udaipur, Deccan Ochrepts with Vadodara Plain 4.1.1.3 in the west, Lower Nasvadi, Trap Narmada Valley 4.1.1.7. Bharuch district in the Jetpur- Infra- South and Vindhyan Hills 4.1.1.5 in the east and Pavi, Trappean, district Panch Mahals in the north. Tilakwada Bagh and Talukas Lameta and some Beds. From relief point of view, northern part of the part of GneiSS region is 400 metres above the MSL, while the NanE:lod of Aravalli middle part is having height of 90 metres above Bharuch and the MSL. Near Nasvadi in lower part the height is district associated 75 metres above the MSL General slope of the rocks. 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. 154 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.5 Chhota- Alluvium, Orthents- This region occupiei> the eastern part of the Vindhyan Udaipur blown Ochrepts district and extends over Chhota Udaipur, Nasvadi Hills and Nasvadi, sand, etc. talukas. The region makes its boundary with talukas, Deccan Madhya Pradesh in the east and north, Orsang­ and one trap Herim Plain 4.1.1.4 in the west and Narmada village of Intra- Gorge in the south. Jhabua Trappean district of Bagh and From the relief point of view, 300 metres contour Madhya Lameta passes through the northern part of the region. Pradesh Beds Geologically this part is composed of Alluvium, Gneiss 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.

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.6 Chhota­ Deccan Orthents- This small region forms its position in south­ Narmada Udaipur Trap Ochrepts eastern part of the district and covers the parts of Gorge and Intra- Orthents- Chhota Udaipur and Nasvadi talukas. It makes its Nasvadi Trappean, Rock boundaries with Madhya Pradesh in the east, talukas Bagh and Outcrops Maharashtra in the south, district Bharuch in the Lameta west and Orsang-Heran Plain in the north. Beds

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.

155 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.7 Dabhoi, Alluvium Orthents- This region occupies southern part of the district Lower Karjan, blown Ochrepts- and extends over the parts of Dabhoi, Karjan, Narmada Sinor sand, etc. Usterts- Sinor and Tilak with district Bharuch in the south, Valley and Deccan Ochrepts Vadodara Plain in the north west and Orsang­ Tilakwada Trap Heran Plain in the east. talukas Infra- Trappean From relief point of view the region is having Bagh and elevation of 45 metres above MSL in the eastern Lameta part while the western part is 20 metres above Beds 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.

156 DISTRICT BHARUCH Regional Divisions

District Bharuch is the part of Gujarat Plains (4.1.1) blown sand, etc. Uncflfferentiated, Eocene Beds, Sub­ and has been divided into eight sub-micro regions on Nummulit Beds. Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean, bagh the basis of geology, soils, topography, climate and and Lameta Beds. The soils are Orthids-Aquepts, natural vegetations. Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts.Ochrepts. This is a conan growing region. General slope of the region is 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt toward south-west. It is covered with forests. There are 420 villages and we towns in the region covering The region covers the coastal areas of the district an area of 2196.3 Km2 and is inhabited by 598259 and extends over the talukas of Amad, Vagra, persons, of which 405234 and 193025 are in rural and Bharuch and Jambusar. This is low land and most of urban areas respectively. This area is agriculturally the coastal parts are filled with water in rainy season. developed and has density of 272 persons per Km2. 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 4.1.1.4 Narmada Gorge towns in the region 'which cover an area of 2259.9 km2. It is inhabited by 266774 persons of which The region spreads over ·the north-eastern part of 226350 and 40424 persons live in rural and urban the district, occupying parts of Nandod and areas respectively. The density of the region is 118 Dediapada talukas. River Narmada flows from east to persons per' km2. west in the region. General height of the region is more than 300 metres. Geologically this region lies 4.1.1.2 Bharuch Plain on Deccan Trap Infra-Trappean Bagh and Lameta Beds. Soits' found in the region are Orthents­ The region spreads over the parts of Amad, Vagra Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region is entirely and Bharuch talukas. This region is covered by rural and has 21 villages which cover an area of 271.3 Alluvium, blown sand, etc~ Soils of the region are Km2 and it is inhabited by 17159 persons. Its density Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region is of population is 63 persons per Km2 which reveals drained by Narmada river. General slope of the that the region is not developed. Major portion of the region is westward. There are 82 villages and one region is covered with forests. town in the region with an area of 553.3 km2 which is inhabited by 123206 persons. Its rural and urban 4.1.1.5 Satpura Hills population are 115146 and 8060 respectively. The density of the region is 223 persons per km2 which These hUis occupy the eastern part of the district reveals that the region is agriculturally developed. and extends over the talukas of Valia, Jhagadia, Nandod, Dediapada and Sagbara. Geologically. it 4.1.1.3 lower Narmada Valley comes under Deccan Trap and Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts The region extends over the central part of the and Usterts-Ochrepts. The region is covered with district and occupies parts of Bharuch, Ankleshvar, forests. Eastern part of the region has height of 500 Hansot, Valia, Jhagadia, Nandod and Dediapada metres and above. This is entirely rural region having talukas. It has geological f::lrmation of Alluvium, 322 villages covering 1605.3 Km2 which is inhabited

157 by 142809 per~ons. The density of population of the blown sand, etc. Undifferentiated Eocene Beds, Sub­ region is 89 persons per km2. Nummulitics Beds and Deccan Trap. The soils found in the region are Usterts-Ochrepts. The area of the 4.1.1.6 Tapi Basin region is 324.7 Km2. There are 63 villages in the region where 65245 persons reside. The region is This region extends over the south-eastern part of agriculturally developed and has a density of 201 the district and occupies eastern parts of Sagbara persons per Km2. 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 4.1.1.8 Khambhat Coast lies on Deccan Trap and the soils are Orthents­ Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. It is agriculturally The region spreads over south-western coastal developed and supports 36p1 persons. It has a part of the district and occupies parts of Hansot and density of 247 persons per Km2. Ankleshvar talukas. Major parts of' the region is covered with Alluvium blown sand, etc. and some 4.1.1.7 Valia Plain parts in the south has Undifferentiated Eocene Beds. Soil of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts­ This region extends over southern-middle part of Ochrepts. This region is entirely rural and has 49 2 the district and occupies parts of Valia taluka. It is villages which cover an area of 402.2 Km . The drained by river Kim and its tributaries towards region is inhabited by 46774 persons and the density 2 southwest. The geology of the region is Alluvium of population is 116 persons per Km ,

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name BHARUCH Census Location Code No. 16 State : GUJARA T

g District Region No. of villages No. of Towns Area in Km . 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) 193025 4.1.1.3 420 villages 5 2196.3 2134.8 61.5 598259 405234 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

2 Bharuch 8.02 11.93 Km 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

2 Anklesva~ 2 8.50 4.24 Km 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, & 1D7 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Distril't Name: 6HARUCH Census location Code No. 16 State GUJARAT

State District Division Nameo! Geology Soils Physio-Cultural CHaracteristics name numbeF adminis- andoamCi trative divisions

2 3 '4 5 6 7

Gujarat Bharuch 41.1.1 Amod, Alluvium, Orthids- The region spreads over Amod, Vagra, Bharuch Khambhat Vagra, blown Aquepts and Jambusar talukas in the western part 01 the Silt Bharuch sand, Usterts- district and makes its boundaries with district arid etc. Ochrepts Kheda in the north, district Vadodara and Bharuch Jambusar Plain 4.1.1.2 in the east and Gulf of Khambhat in talukas 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.

168 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.2 Amod, Alluvium, Orthids­ The region extends Over Amod, Vagra and Bharuch Vagra blown Aquepts Bharuch talt:ikas. It makes its boundaries with Plain and sand, Usterts­ district Vadodara in the north. Lower Narmada Ochrepts Bharuch etc. Valley in the east and south and Khambhat Silt in talukas 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.

Gujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.3 Bharuch, Alluvium, Orthents The region covers the central part of the district Lower Ankleshvar, blown Ochrepts and extends over Bharuch, Ankleshvar, Hansot, Narmada Hansot, sand, etc. Usterts­ Valia, Jhagdia, Nandod and Dediapada talukas. Valley Valia, Deccan Ochrepts Jhagadia, Trap Nandod Infra- and Trappean, It makes its boundaries with Vadodara district in Dadiapada Bagh and the north, Satpura Hills in the east, Valia Plain and talukas Lameta Khambhat Coast in the south and Gulf of Beds Khambhat in the west. Undifferentiated Eocene Beds From relief point ot view, the region is sloped Sub-Nummulitic along the river Narmada from east to west. In the Beds 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.

169 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.4 Nandod Deccan Orthents­ The region covers north-eastern part of the district Narmada and Trap Ochrepts­ and extends over Nandod and Dediapada talukas. Gorge Dediapada Infra­ Ochrepts The region makes its boundaries with Lower talukas Trappean Usterts- Narmada Valley 4.1.1.3 in the north, Satpura Hills Bagh and Ochrepts 4.1.1.5 in the south and Maharashtra state in the Lameta east. Beds 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.

170 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.

This basin occupies the south eastern part of the '3ujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.6 Sagbara Deccan Orthents- district and covers parts of Sagbara taluka. The I Tap! taluk8 Trap Ochrepts region makes its boundaries with Maharashtra Basin Usterts 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 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujara! BharlJQh 4.1.1.7 Valia Alluvium, Usterts­ The region spreads over southern middle part of V"Ji2 taluka blown Ochrepts the district and occupies parts of Valia taluka. The Plain sand, etc. region makes its boundaries with Surat dislrict in Undifferentiated the south, Lower Narmada Valley 4.1.1.3 in the Eocene west, Satpura Hills 4.1.1.5 in the north and east. Beds Sub-Nummulitic The general slope of the region is from east to Beds west. The eastern part has height upto 58 metres Deccan above the MSL. It is 10 metres above the MSL in Trap 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 Gujarat Bharuch 4.1.1.8 Ankleshvar Alluvium, Orthids­ Khambha! and blown Aquepts district and occupies part of Ankleshvar and Coast Hansot sand, etc. Usterts­ Hansot talukas. The region makes its boundaries talukas Undiffer­ Ochrepts with district Surat in the south, Gult of Khambhat entiated in the west and Lower Narmada Valley in the north Eocene and east. Beds 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.

172 2 3 4 5 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.

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SURAT DISTRICT

Regional Divisions

The region forms the part of Gujarat Plain (4.1.1) living in 67 villages. Geologically the region is and is sub-divided into following six sub-micro composed of Deccan Trap. The. soils are Orthents­ regions on the basis of geology, topography, climate, Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the soil and natural vegetation. region is 195 persons per km2.

4.1.1.1 Khambhat Coast 4.1.1.4 Tapi Basin

This region occupies the north-western part of the This region extends over the central part of the district and extends over Olpad and Mangrol talukas. 'district and occupies Nijhar, Uchchhal, Songadh and 2 The total area of the region is 686.1 km which is parts of Mangrol, Chor~i, Mandvi, Kamrej, Bardoli 'inhabited by 135349 persons living in 103 villages and Vyara talukas. The total area of the region is 2 :and two towns. The rural population of the region is 2915.4 km2 out of which 2812.5 km is the rural area "121435. The urban' population of Sayan and Olpad and inhabited by 517740 persons living in 495 Itowns is 13914. Geologically the region is composed villages. The urban population of the region is '.of Alluvium blown sand, etc. and Undifferentiated 879,618 living in nine towns. Geologically the '~ocene Beds. Soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts­ western part of the region is composed of Alluvium, ·(:)chrepts. The density of the region is 197 persons blown sand etc. while the eastern part is of Deccan 2 per km . Trap and the central part having Undifferentiated Eocene Beds and SUb-Nummulitic Beds. Soils of 4.1.1.2 Mangrol Plain the region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-OChrepts. The density is 479 persons Mangrol Plain extenas oyer part of Mangrol and per km2 in the region. 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 4.1.1.5 Mindhola-Purna Plain population of th,e region is 10127 living in Kosamba town. Geologically the region is composed of This region occupies the southern part of the

I NJuvium, blown sand, etc. Undiffe1entiated Eocene district and covers the part of Palsana, Kamrej, Beds, SUb-Nummulitic Beds and Deccan Trap, The Bardoli, Vyara, Songadh, Mahuva, Valod talukas. The soils are Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region total area of the region is 1744.9 km2. The rural area 2 is 208 persons per km . is consisting of 376 villages with an area of 1724.8 . km2 and inhabited by 486979 persons. The urban 4.1.1.3 Umerpada Forested Upland population of three towns of the region is 64292 persons. Geologically the region is composed by This small region falls in the northern part of the Alluvium, blown sand, etc: SUb-Nummulitic Beds and district and occupies parts of Mangrol and Mandvi Deccan Trap. The soils of the region are Usterts­ talukas. The total area of the region is 289.9 km2 Ochrepts. The density of Hie region is 316 persons which is entirely rural and the population is 56673 per km2.

175 4.1.1.6 Kalakara Hills 4.1.1.7 Chorasi-Palsafla Coastal Plain

This region occupies the south-western part of the This region occupIes the south-eastern part of the district and extends over the parts of Chorasi and district and covers Vyara and Songadh talukas and Palsana talukas. The area of the region is 304.0 km2 parts of The Dangs . district. The total area of the 2 2 out of which 279.1. km Is the rural part inhabited by region is 617.4 km and is inhabited by 64369 91245 persons living in 67 villages and the urban persons living in 108 villages. The region is entirely population is 98088. Geologically the region is rural. Geologically the region is composed of Deccan composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The soils of Trap, and the soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Usterts­ Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 104 Ochrepts. The density of the region is 623 persons 2 2 persons per km . per km . Thi~ region is ind"strially developed.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: SURAT Census Location Code No. 17 State: GUJARAT

g Area in Km 1981 District Region No. of village No. of towns in _.s::zpPogulation 19~1 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

2 SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of area in Km 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! 2 5 67.6 4.5 Km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: SURAT Census Location Code No. 17 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics Name number administ­ and name rative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Surat 4~ 1.1.1 Olpad Alluvium, Orthids- T~e region spreads over north-western part of the Khambhat Mangrol clown Aquepts, district and occupies Olpad and parts of Mangrol Coast talukas sand, etc. Usterts- talukas. The region makes its boundaries with Undifferen- Ochrepts district Bharuch in the north, Mangrol Plain in the tiated east, Tapi Basin in the south and Arabian Sea in Eocene the west. Beds

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.

187 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.2 Mangrol Alluvium, Usterts This region occupies the northern part of the Mangrol and blown Usterts- district and covers Mangrol and parts of Mandvi Plain Mandvi sand, etc. Ochrepls talukas. The region makes its boundaries with talukas Undifferen- district Bharuch in the north, Khambhat Coast in tiated the east, Tapi Basin in the South and Umarpada Eocene Beds Forested Upland in the east. Sub-Nummulitic Beds From relief point of view, the general slope of the Deccan region is from east to west. In the eastern part, the Trap 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.

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.3 Mangrol Deccan Orthents­ This region covers the northern part of the district Umarpada and Trap Ochrepts and extends over the parts of Mangrol and Forested Mandvi Usterts­ Mandvi talukas. This upland makes its boundaries Upland tall!kas Ochrepts 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.

188 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.4 Nijhar, Alluvium, Orthids- The region occupies the central part of the district Tapi Uchchhal, Blown aquepts and extends over Nijhar, Uchchhal, Songadh and Basin Songadh, sand, etc. Orlhents- parts of Mangrol, Chorasi, Mandvi, Kamrej, Mangrol, Undifferen- Ochrepts Bardoli and Vyara talukas. The region is making Chorasi, liated, Usterts- its boundaries with Khambhat Coast 4.1.1.1, Mandvi, Eocene Ochrepts Mangrol Plain 4.1.1.2, Umarpada Forested Upland Kamrej, Beds, 4.1.1.3 and district. Bharuch in the north. The Bardoli and north eastern and south-eastern part of the region Deccan Trap is making its boundaries with Maharashtra state Vyara and the southern' part with Mindhola-Purna Plain talukas 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

189 2 3 4 5 6 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).

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.5 Palsana, Alluvium, Usterts- This region covers the south central part of the Mindhola- Kamerej, blown Ochrepts district and extends over Palsana, Kamrej, Bardoli, Purna Bardoli, sand, etc. Vyara, Songadh, Mahuva and Valod talukas. The Plain Vyara, Sub- region is making its boundaries with Tapi Basin Songadh, Nummulitic 4.1.1.4 in the north, Kalakakra Hills 4.1.1.6 in the Mahuva Beds east, district Val sad in the south and Chorasi. and Valod Deccan Palsana Coastal Plain 4.1.1.7 in the west. talukas Trap 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.

190 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.6 Vyara Deccan Orthents­ This hilly region forms the south-eastern part of Kalakakra Songadh Trap Ochrepts the district and covers the parts of Songadh and Hills talukas Usterts­ Vyara talukas alongwith some part 01 The Dangs and parts Ochrepts district. In the north the region makes its 01 The boundaries with Maharashtra State, in the soutl\. Dangs byThe Oangs district and in the west by Mindhola­ district 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.

Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.7 Chorasi and Alluvium, Orlnids- This coastal plain occupies the south-western part Chorasi­ Palsana blown Aquepts of the district and extends over parts of Chorasi Palsana taluka sand, Usterts- and Palsana talukas. Tapi Basin 4.1.1.4 makes its Coastal etc. Ochrepts boundary in the west and north, Mindhola. Purna Plain 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)

191 2 3 4 5 6 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.

192 DISTRICT VALSAD

Regional Divisions

District Valsad is the part of the Gujarat Plain the Dadra and Nagar Haveli Union territory. There (4.1.1.) and is sub-divided into following three sub­ are 287 villages and four towns which cover an area micro regions on the basis of geology, topography, of 1613.1 km2. It is inhabited by 619813 persons of soils, climate and natural vegetation. which 577698 persons reside in rural and 42115 persons in urban areas. Geologically major parts of 4.1.1.1 Valsad Coast the region is composed of Deccan Trap and a small part 'on the north is of SUb-Nummulitic Beds and The region occupies the western parts of the Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Orthids-Aquepts, district and extends over Umbergaon, Pardi, Valsad, Tropepts-Aquepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The 2 Gandevi and Navsari talukas. The total area of the density of the region is 384 persons per Km , which region ,is 1458.7 Km2 which is inhabited by 855220 reflects its agricultural and industrial development. persons of these 508473 persons reside in 233 vDlages and 346747 persons in 18 towns. 4.1.1.3 Western Ghats Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. and Deccan Trap. The soils of this regions are Orthids-Aquepts and Tropepts-Aquepts. This region extends over the eastern part of the 2 The density of the region is 586 persons per Km district and occupies Chikhli, Bansda and which reveals its economic development. Dharampur talukas. The area of the region is 2063.6 Km2, which is entirely rural and is inhabited by 4.1.1.2 Middle Valsad Plain 300652 persons. The region has 308 villages. Geologically the region is composed of Deccan As the name of the region speaks out, the region Trap. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts, Orthents­ Is situated in the middle of the district and covers Tropepts and Usterts - Ochrepts. The density of the the Umbergaon, Pardi, Valsad, Gandevi, Navsari, region is 146 persons per Km2. This is up-land and Chikhll, Bansda and Dharampur talukas and part of it has less agricultural development.

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District Name: VALSAD Census Location Code No. 18 State: GUJARAT

g District Region No. of village No. of towns Area in Km 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

2 SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Mea in Km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION·WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

Census Location Code No. 18 State: GUJARAT District Name: VALSAD '

State District Division Nameo! Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis­ and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Valsad 4.1.1.1 lJmbergaon, Alluvium, Orthids- The val sad Coast covers the western part of Valsad Pardi, blown Aquepts the district and extends over Umbergaon, Coast Valsad. sand, etc. Tropepts- Pardi, Val sad , Gandevi and Navsari talukas. Gandevi, Deccan Aquepts The region makes it boundaries with Arabian and Navsarai Trap Usterts- Sea in the west, district Surat in the north, taluka Ochrepts 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.

203 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Val sad 4.1.1.2 Umbergaon, Alluvium, Orthids- The region occupies the Umbergaon, Pardi, Middle Pardi, blown Aquepts Valsad, Gandevi, Navsari, Chikhli, Bansda Val sad Valsad, sand, etc. Tropepts- and Dharampur talukas along with some parts Plain Gandevi Sub- Aquepts of Dadra & Nag~r Haveli (UT). The region Navsari, Nummulilic Usterts- makes its boundary with Val sad Coast 4.1.1.1 Chikhli, Beds, Oohrepts in the west, Surat district in the north, Western Bansda and Deccan Ghats 4.1.1.1 in the east and Dadra & Nagar Dharampur, Trap Haveli (UT) in the south. talukas, and parts of Dadra & The maximum height of the region is 300 Nagar metres above the MSl near Bansda town and Havel; (UT) 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.

204 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Valsad 4.1.1.3 Chikhli, Deccan Orthents· The region extends over the eastern part of the Western Bansda and Trap Ochrepts district and covers Chikhli, Bansda and Ghats Dharampur, Orthents· Dharampur talukas. The region makes its talukas Tropepts boundaries with Surat in the north, The Dangs Usterts· district and Maharashtra state in the east, Ochrepts 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.

205

DISTRICT PANCH MAHALS

Regional Divisions

The district Panch Mahals is the part of Eastern covers the central part of the district. The area of the Hilly Region (4.1.2) and is sub-divided into following region is 4840.3 Km2 of which rural part is 4793.4 three sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, Km2 and is inhibited by 1114869 persons. The soils, topography, climate and natural vegetations. urban population is 31844 in three towns covering an area of 46.9 Km2. Geologically the region is 4.1.2.1 Mahi Plain having Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Lameta Beds, Erinpura The region occupies the western part of the Granite, Gneiss, Aravalli and associated rocks. The district and covers Lunawada, Santrampur, Godhra, soils are Orthents-Ochrepts, Ochrepts-Orthents and Kalal, Devgad Baria~ Shehera and Halol talukas.· Usterts-Ochrepts. The density of the region is 237 2 The rural area of the region is 2216.1 km which is persons per Km2. The region is having thick inhabited by 585117 persons and they live in 598 coverage of forests. villages, while the urban population is 143452 who 2 live in four towns having an area of 56.9 Km . 4.1.2.3 Dohad Upland Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap, Erinpura Granite, The region forms the eastern part of the district Gneiss, Aravalli and associated rocKS. The soils are and covers Jhalod, Dohad and Limkheda talukas. Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The The area of the region is 1714.2 Km 2 out of which region is having a good coverage forests. The 1683.2 Km2 is the rural part and is inhabited by 2 density of the region is 321 persons per Km . 364151 persons. The urban population is 82256, living in Dohad and Free Land Ganj towns covering 4.1.2.2 Forested and Scrub Zone an area of 31.0 Km2 Geologically the region is comprised of Deccan Trap, Infra-Trappean Bagh This region extends over Devgad Baria, Kalol, and Lameta Beds, Gneiss, Aravalli and associated Godhra, Shehera, Lunawada, Santrampur, Jhalod, rocks. The soils are Orthents-Ochre~ts.' The density Dahod, Limkheda and Jambughoda talukas and 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

2 District Region No. of villages No. of TOwns Area in Km Population No. and in each region in Region in Region 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

2 Dohad 2 6.5 21.74 Km 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

216 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CUL TURAL DETAILS

District Name: PANCH MAHALS Census Location Code No. 14 State GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Panch 4.1.2.1 Lunawada, Alluvium, Orthents- This region is in the western part of the district Mahals Mahi Santrampur, blown Ochrepts and spreads over Lunawada, Santrampur, Plain Godhra, sand, etc. Usterts- Godhra, Kalol, Devgadhbaria, Shehera and Kalol, Deccan Ochrepts Halol talukas. On the western and southern Devgadhbaria Trap Erin- sides, the region makes its boundary with Shehera and pura, Granite district Kheda and Vadodara and on the Halol Gneiss northern and eastern side with Forested and talukas Aravalli Scrub Zone 4.1.2.1. and

associated The general slope of the region is from north rocks 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

217 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Pt;lnch 4.1.2.2 Halol, Alluvium, °rtVents- The region extends over the central part and Mahals Forested Devgadh- blown Ochrepts occupies major parts ot the district. It makes and Scrub baria. sand, etc. Ochrepts- its boundaries with Rajasthan state on the Zone Kalol, Deccan Orthents north and north-east, Dohad Upland on the Godhra, Trap Infra- Usterts- east, district Vadodara on the south and Mahi Shehera, Trappean, Ochrepts Plain on the west. Lunawada Bagh and San tram pur, Lameta Beds Jhalod, Erinpura From relief point of view the region is higher Dohad, Granite than the Mahi Plain having an elenation of 150 Limkheda Gneiss Aravalli metres above the MSL. in general. The high and and aSSOCiated hills are covered with forests. The region, as Jambughoda rocks indicates by its name is covered with good talukas 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

218 7 2 3 4 5 6

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 Gujarat Panch 4.1.2.3 Jhalod, Deccan Orthents- Mahals Dohad Dohad and Trap Ochrepts district coverage Jhalod, Dohad and Limkheda Upland Limkheda Infra- talukas: The region makes its boundary with talukas Trappean Forested and Scrub Zone 4.1.2.2 in the west Bagh and and north and with Madhya Pradesh in the Lameta Beds south and east. Gneiss Aravalliand This region is the highest part of the district associated and its average height is 300 metres above the rocks 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.

219

DISTRICT THE DANGS

Regional Divisions

The dangs district is the part of the Eastern Hilly region is 66 persons per Km2. The region is not Region (4.1.2) and the district has been divided into developed. two sub-micro regions on the basis of geology, topography, soils, climate and natural vegetation. 4.1.1.2 Upper Dangs

The region occupies the eastern part of the 2 4:1.2.1 Lower Dangs district having an area of 639.8 Km with a population of 42,857 who live in 145 villages. The The region extends over the western part of the population is entirely rural. The only hill station of district and occupies an area of 1034.3 Km2 which Gujarat state I.e. Saputara is located in this region. is Inhabited by 68,165 persons who live in 160 Geologically the region is composes of Deccan vUlages. The region is entirely rural. Geologically the Trap. The soils are Orthents-Ochrepts and Orthents­ region is composed of Deccan Trap. The soils are Rock Outcrops. This region has also dense Orthents..ochrepts and Orthents-Rock Outcrops. reserved forest coverage. The density of the region 2 The region has dense forests. The density of the is 67 persons per Km The region is not developed.

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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

2 SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km 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 • STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: THE DANGS Census Location Code No. 19 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat The Oangs 4.1.2.1 The Dangs Deccan Orthents­ This region occupies the western part of the Lower taluka Trap Ochrepts district and makes its boundaries with district Oangs Orthents- 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.

227 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat The Dangs 4.1.2.2 The Dangs Deccan Orthents- Thi$ region extends over the eastern part of Upper taluka Trap Ochrepts the district and makes its boundaries with the Oangs 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.

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.

228 DISTRICT JAM NAGAR

Regional Divisions

Jamnagar district is a part of Kathiawar Peninsula parts of Lalpur, Jamnagar and Kalavad talukas are (4.1.3) and is sub-divided into following three sub­ covered by hilloc~s and the terrain. Average height micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, of the region is 75 metres in Lalpur taluka and 45 to topography, climate, aDd natural vegetation. 60 metres above the mean sea level in Khambhaliya taluka. General slope of the region is north ward in 4.1.3.1 Jamnagar North-West Coastal Plain Kalavad and Jamnagar talukas, and towards south­ west in Kalyanpur and Bhanvad talukas. The reqion The region extends over the coastal tract of is drained by Manvar, Nagmati, Sasoi, Vatru and district Jamnagar, occupying Jodiya and Sani rivers. Geologically the region is composed of Okhamandal and large parts of Dhrol, Jamnagar, Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Nari and Gaj Series, Sub­ Khambhalia, Kalyanpur, Lalpur and Kalavad talukas. Nummulitic Beds. Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. The coast is generally flat but fringed with a line of Soils found in the region are Orthents-Aquepts and wind blown sand hills. Marshes and mangroves are Orthents-Ochrepts. common features of the coastal plain. General slope of the region is north wards except, in Kalyanpur The region contains 277 villages and three towns, taluka where the slope is towards south-west. which account for an area of 3888.2 Km2. The total North-eastern part of the region is undulating plain. population of the region is 403268 with 351594 Geologi9ally it is composed of Alluvium, blown persons in rural areas and 51674persons in urban sand, etc, Dwarka Beds, etc, Nari and Gaj series, areas. The density of population is 104 persons per 2 SUb-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and Trap Km . dykes. Soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. There are 406 villages and 4.1.3.3 Barda Hills Forested Region 14 towns in the region, occupying an area of 5690.8 Km2 which is inhabited by 928681 persons of which The region extends over the southern parts of the 458763 and 469918 persons are in rural and Urban district occupying parts of Bhanvad and areas respectively. Jamjodhpur talukas. The Barda Hill 'has the maximum height of 627 metres above the mean sea The density of population is 163 persons per leveL Other hills are below 300 metres. Geologically Km2. the region is covered by Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. The soils found in the region are Orthids­ 4.1.3.2 Jamnagar South Plain Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. Large part of the region is covered by forests. There are 68 villages in The region spreads over the parts of talukas of the region covering an area of 587.9 Km2 which is Kalyanpur, Jamnagar, Khambhaliya, Bhanvad, inhabited by 61860 persons in entirely rural areas. Lalpur, Kalavad, Jamjodhpur, and Dhrol and some The density of population is 105 persons per Km2 parts of Paddhari taluka of Rajkot district. Larger which reflects that the region is not developed.

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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

2 SI. Division Location code Total No. of Area in Km 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 2 Navagam 5 44.6 Note;· 51.2 Km 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

Code No.1 to 51, 53, 54 are III 4.1.3.3 (1) Jam- 52, 55 to 69 16 288.8 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIC-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: JAM NAGAR Census Location Code N. 01 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultur~t Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7 Gujarat Jamnagar 4.1.3.1 Jodiya, Alluvium, Orthids- The region extends over the coastal tract of Jamnagar Jamnagar, blown Aquepts Jamnagar district, occupying Jodiya and North­ Lalpur, sand, etc. Orthents- Okhamandal talukas and larger parts of Ohrol, West 'Khambha­ Dwarka Ochrepts Jamnagar, Khambhaliya, Kalayanpur, Lalpu(, Coastal liya, Beds, etc. and Kalaad talukas. The region is bounded by Plain Ohrol, Nari and Gulf and Rann of Kachchh. In the north by Kalyan­ Gaj Rajkot district, in the east by Jamnagar South pur, Series Plain in the south and by Arabian Sea in the Okhama­ Sub-Numm- west. ndal and ulitic Kalavad Beds. The region has roughly about 351 kms off talukas Deccan coast of which 93 Kms, from Meda Ereck 10 Trap Okha tidal station are wa~hed by Arabian Sea dykes. 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.

238 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Jamnagar 4.1.3.2 Kalyanpur, Alluvium, Orthids- The region spreads over Kalavad taluka and Jamnagar Khambhali- blown Aquepts parts of Kalyanpur, Khambhaliya, Bhanvad, South ya, sand, etc. Orthents- Lalpur, Jamjodhpur, Jamnagar, Ohrol and Plain Bhanvad, Nari and Ochrepts Paddhari talukas. The region is surrounded by Lalpur, Gaj Series Jamnagar North-West Coastal Plain on the Jamjodhpur, Sub- north, Barda Hills. Forested Region on the Jamnagar, Nummulitic south and district Rajkot on the east. Kalavad, Beds. Ohrol Deccan From the reUef pOint of view, the region has an and 'Trap average height of 100 metres above the mean Paddhari Trap sea level, but it is intersected by hillocks in talukas dykes 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. 239 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Jamnagar 4.1.3.3 Bhanvad and Deccan Orthids- The region spreads over the southern part of Barda Jamjodhpur Trap; Aquepts Jamjodhpur and Bhanvad talukas of the Hills taluk' Trap dykes Orthents- district. The region makes its boundaries with Forested Ochrepts Junagadh district in the west and south, Rajkot Region. 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, 240 DISTRICT RAJKOT

Regional Divisions

Rajkot district is a part of Kathiawar Peninsula urban areas, which reflects concentration of (4.1.3) and is sub-divided into following five sub­ population in urban areas because of major micro regions on the basis of geology, soils, business activities in the towns. The density of climate, topography, and natural vegetation. population is 298 persons per Km2 in the region.

4.1.3.1 Maliya Coastal Plain 4.1.3.3 Rajkot Stony Waste Land

The region spreads over the Maliya taluka and The region eldends over the parts of Wan kaner, parts of MONi taluka. The coast is a long mud­ Morvi, Rajkot, Kotda Sangani, Gondal and Lodhika covered flat plain with mangroves, swamps and talukas. These talukas are covered with small rock abounds in reefs, rocks and small islands. Rann ranges. The relJion is no where higher than 150 stretches about 20 Kms. from Vavaniya to Venasar. metres above the mean sea level. The geological This Rann in rainy season becomes a shallow lake formation of the region is Deccan Trap and Trap and in dry season it is bare of vegetation and is dykes. The SOil8 of the region are Orthids-Aquepts studded with salt and sand. The plain is drained by and Orthents-Ochrepts. There are 99 villages in this river Machchhu. The geological formation of the region, covering an area of 1223.6 Km2. which are region is Alluvium, blown sand, etc. The soils of the inhabited by 12.5398 persons. There is no town in region are Orthids-Aquepts. There are 57 villages the region. The density of population is 102 persons 2 covering an area of 873.2 Km where 70535 per Km2. The soils of the region are not suitable for persons are residing. The region is entirely rural. cultivation. The density of population is 81 persons per Km2 in the region. The region is agriculturally, not developed 4.1.3.4 Bhadar Fliver Plain

4.1.3.2 Rajkot Alluvial Plain The region spreads over the southern and south­ western parts of Rajkot District occupying Upieta, The region extends over Paddhari taluka: parts of Dhoraji, Jamkandorna, Jetpur talukas and parts of Lodhika, Rajkot, Wankaner talukas and major part Gondal, Lodhika, Kotda Sangani and Jasdan of Morvi taluka. Average height of the region is 100 talukas. General slope of the region is towards metres above the mean sea level. General slope of south-west. Eastern part of the region is above 200 the region is towards north. The region is drained by metres while western part has a height of 100 river Machchhu. Geologically the region is metres above the mean sea level. The region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Deccan covered by Deccan Trap Inter Trappean, Beds and Trap, Trap dykes and Umia series. Soils are Orthids­ Trap dykes, and the soils found in the region are Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. The region Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. The region contains 216 villages and four towns with an area of is rich in agriculture. There are 316 villages and six 2 2690.2 Km2. In this region 800406 persons are towns in the region. Its area is 4477.0 Km which is residing of which 269181 are in rural and 531225 in inhabited by 883733 persons of which 590566

241 reside in rural and 293167 in urban areas. The persons are in rural and urban areas respectively. region has density of 197 persons per Km2. The region has a density of 114 persons per Km2. Maximum and minimum height is noticed in 4.1.3.5 Vinchhiya Upland Jasdan and Wankaner taluka respectively. General slope of the region is to~ards north. The region has The region extends over the south-eastern part of characteristics of hills and hillocks. Geologically the the district occupying parts of Wankaner, Raj kat, region is covered by Deccan Trap, Inter-Trappean, and Jasdan talukas. There are 170 villages and two Beds, Trap dykes and Umia Series. The soils of the towns with an area of 1902.7 Km2 where 215969 region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. persons are residing, of which 176039 and 39930 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 Upleta taluka, Upleta taluka, Plain 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

2 SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km 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

2 IV 4.1.3.4 (1) Upleta 1 to 50 50 742.6 46.5 Km 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

2 Jetpur 2 Jetpur 10.4 41.4 Km 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 2 Urban Gondal 7.3 66.20 Km 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, 19 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

2 Wankaner - Wankaner 4.5 11.43 Km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: RAJKOT Census Location Code No: 02 State: Gujarat

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative division

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Rajkot 4.1.3.1 Taluka Alluvium Orthids The region extends over coastal areas of Maliya Maliya blown Aquepts Rajkot district occupying Maliya taluka and Coastal and parts sand, etc. some parts of Morvi taluka. The region is Plain. of Morvi bounded by Gulf of Kachchh in the north by taluka. 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.

Gujarat Raj kat 4.1.3.2 Paddhari, Alluvium, Orthids­ The region spreads over talukas of Paddhari, Rajkot Lodhika, blown Aquepts Morvi and some parts of Lodhika, Rajkot and Alluvial Rajkot, sand, etc. Orthents- Wankaner talukas. It is bounded by Maliya Plain Morvi Deccan Ochrepts Coastal Plain in the north by Surend(anagar Wankaner Trap Trap district in the north east by Rajkot Stony Waste and Dhrol dykes Umia Land in the south and east and by Jamnagar talukas. series district on the west.

251 2 3 4 5 6 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.

GtJjarst Rajkot 4.1.3.3 Wankaner Deccan Orthids- The region spreads over the parts of the Aajkot Morvi Trap Aquepls ta/ukas of Wan kaner, Morvi, Aajkot, Kotda Stony Rajkot Trap Orthents- Sangani, Gondai and Lodhika. The region is Waste Kolda dykes Ochrepts surrounded on the north and north-west by land Sangani Rajkot Alluvial Plain, on the east by Vinchhiya Gondal and Upland and on the south by Bhadar River Lodhika Plain. talukas. 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.

252 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Rajkol 4.1.3.4 Upleta, Deccan Orthids- The region extends over parts of Jasdan, Bhadar Dhoraji, Traps, Aquepts Kotda Sang ani and Lodhika, Upleta, Dhoraji, River Jetpur, Trappean, Orthents- Jetpur, Jamkandorna and Gondal talukas of Plain Jamkan­ Beds Ochrepts. the district and one village of Kunkavav Vadia dorna, Trap talukas of Amreli district. It covers southern Gnodal, dykes part of the district. It is sourrounded by Rajkot Jasdan, Stony Waste Land and Vinchhiya Upland in the Lodhika, north, district Amreli in the east, district Kotda­ Junagadh in the south and district Jamnagar Sanganiand in the west. Kunkavav Vadia talukas The maximum height of the region is 200 (Amreli district) 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.

253 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Rajkot 4.1.3.5 Part of Deccan Orthids­ The region extends over the eastern portion of Vinchhiya Wankaner, Traps, Aquepts- the district covering parts of Wan kaner, Rajkot Upland Rajkot, Inter Orthents­ and Jasdan taluka~ and one villages of Sayla Jasdan and Trappean Ochrepts taluka of Surendranagar district. The region is Sayla talukas. Beds surrounded by Rajkot Alluvial Plain in the (Surendranagar Trap north, district Surendranagar in the east, distt.) dykes district Bhavnagar in the south-east, Bhadar Umia River Plain in the south and Rajkot Stony Series 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.

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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.

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DISTRICT SURENDRANAGAR

REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Surendranagar is the part of Kathiawar Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments, Orthents­ Peninsula (4.1.3) and has been divided into four Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. There are 292 sub-micro regions on the basis of topography, villages and six towns in the region which cover an geology, soils, climate and natural vegetation. area of 4526.1 km2. Total inhabitants of the region are 527947 of which 335201 persons live in rural 4.1.3.1 Halvad, Dhrangadhra and Dasada Plain areas and 192746 persons in urban areas. This is a developed region in the district and its density is The region spreads over the north western parts 117 persons per km2. of Surendranagar district occupying Dasada, Dhrangadhra and Halvad talukas and some parts of 4.1.3.3 Bhadar River Plain Chotila, Muli and Wadhwan talukas. The region has sand dunes and sand hills with a height of 100 to This region spreads over the southern parts of 185 metres above the mean sea level. The general the district and it occupies parts of Limbdi and slope of the region is towards north except in Sayla talukas. River Bhadar triginates in Chotila and Dasada taluka which is sloped towards west. flows east word in the region. Western part of the Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, region is undulating. Geologically the region is blown sand, etc., Trap dykes, Infra-Trappean, Bagh composed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Deccan and Lameta Beds and Umia Series. The soils of the Trap and Umia Series. Soils of the region are region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments Orthjds-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. There are and Orthents-Ochrepts. The region is having 182 2 79 villages in the regia. The total area of the region villages and four towns with an area of 3748,9 km . 2 is 11 Qa.o km which is inhabited by 107327 The total population Qf the region is 315614 of persons. The density of the region is 92 persons per which 22~959 persons live in rural areas and 85655 km2. persons in urban areas. Tne area is agriculturally less developed in the district and its density is 84 persons per Km2. 4.1.3.4 Thangadh Upland

4.1.3.2 Surendrangar Plain The region extends over the parts of Chotila, Muli and Sayla talukas. It contains hills, Hillocks and The region extends over the central eastern parts small forests. Most of the rivers of Saurashtra of the district and occupies Lakhtar taluka and parts peninsula originate in this hilly region. Geologicall.>;' of Dasada, Limbdi, Sayla, Muli, and Chotila talukas. it is covers by Deccan Trap dykes and Umia'series Generally the region is elevated towards east and the soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthids-Ochrepts, north-east. Most of the rivers originate in Chotila The region contains 97 villages and one town with 2 hills. It is characterised by sand dines and sand an area of 76.5 km which is inhabited by 81665 hills. The region is geologically covered by Alluvium, persons of which 63079 persons reside in rural area blown sand, etc. Deccan Trap, Trap dykes, Infra­ and 18586 persons in urban area. The area is less Trappean Bagh and lameta Beds, Umia Series, developed in the district and it has a density of 84 2 Patchan, Chari and Katrol series, etc. The soils are persons per km

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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

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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

2 SI. Division Location code Total No. of Area in km Remarks 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 2 ngdhra 10.4 56.4 km 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. 2 nagar- +64.9 64.9 Km 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

2 Limbdi 5.2 257 km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: SURENDRANAGAR Census Location Code No. 03 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number admins- and name trative division

2 3 4 5 6 7 Gujarat Surendra- 4.1.3.1 Dasada, Alluvium, Orthids- The region extends over north western parts of nagar Halvad, Dhrangadhra, blown Aquepts Surendranagar district and occupies parts of Dhranga- Halvad, sand, ect Orthids- talukas of Dasada, Dhrangadhra, Muli, Chotila, dhra and Muli, Trap dykes Psamments Wadhwan and Halvad talukas. Dasada Chotila and Infra- Orthents Plain Wadhwan trappean, Ochrepts The region mades its boundaries with Little talukas bagh and Rann of Kachchh in the north, district Rajkot in Lameta Beds the west, and Surendranagar Plan in threpts umia Series 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.

265 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Surendra- 4.1.3.2 lakhtar, Alluvium, Orthids The region extends over the eastern and nagar Surendra­ Dasada, blown Aquepts central parts of the district. It occupies Lakl:ltar nagar limbdi, sand, etc. Orthids taluka and parts of Dasada, limbdi, Sayla, Muli Plain Sayla, Deccan Psamments and Chotila talukas. It is surrounded by district Muli Trap Trap Orthents Mahesana in the north, district Ahmadabad in Chotila dykes Ochrepts the east, Bhadar River Plain in the south and and Trappean Usterts Halvad, Dhrangadhra and Dasada Plain in the Wadhvaan Bagh and Ochrepts west. The maximum heightiof. the region is 270 talukas Lameta metres above the M.S.L. near ChotiJa town. Beds Umia while the miximum height is 14 metres above Series the M.S.l. in the east of lakhtar town. The Patch am , region is formed by Alluvium, blown sand, etc. Chari Deccan Trap, trap dykes, Infra-Trappean, Bagh and Katrol, and Lameta Beds, Umia Series and Patchanu, series, etc, 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)

266 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Surendra- 4.1.3.3 Umbdi Alluvium Orthents­ The region spreads over the southern parts of nagar Bhadar and blown Ochrepts Limbdi and Sayla talukas of the district. It is River Sayla sand, etc. Usterts­ surrounded by Surendranagar Plain in the Plain talukas. Deccan Ochrepts north, district Ahmadabad in the east, district Trap Bhavnagar in the south, and Thangadh Urnia Series 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.

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Gujarat Surendra- 4.1.3.4 Chotila, Deccan Orthids- The region extends over parts of Chotila, Muli nagar Thangadh Muli and Trap Aquepts and Sayla talukas. It covers south-western Upland Sayla Trap Orthents- upland of the district. talukas dykes Ochrepts Umia The region makes its boundaries with Halvad, series 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.

268 DISTRICT BHAVNAGAR

Region Divisions

2 District Bhavnagar, is a part of Kathiwar km and is inhabited by 406029 persons of which Penisuola (4.1.3) and has been divided into four­ 320149 reside in rural and 85880 in urban areas. Its 2 micro regions on the basis of topography, geology, density is 163 persons per km . the region is less soils, climate and vegetation. developed.

4.1.3.1 Bhavnagar Coastal Plain 4.1.3.3. Songadh Forested Plain

The region extends over the coastal areas of the The region spreads over the parts of Talaja, district and occupies major parts of Bhavnagar, Palitana, Gariadhar, Sihor and some parts of Ghogha, Talaja and Mahuva talukas and some Ghogha and Umrala talukas. General slope of the parts of Vallabhipur and Rajula talukas. Major parts region is eastward. It is covered by Alluvium, blown of Bhavnagar taluka is marshy and low area. sand, etc. and Deccan Trap. The soils found in the Geologically the region is composed of Alluvium, region are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. blown sand, etc. Nari and Gaj eries, SUb-Nummultic Beds, Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils of the The region contains 180 villages and Tree towns. 2 region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthents-Ochrepts and It area is 1480,7 km where 275794 persons reside. Usterts-Ochrepts. There are 275 villages and five Rural and urban population of the region is 230449 2 towns in the region. Its area is 3139.5 km whichis c.nd 45345 respectively. The density of the region is 2 inhabited by 804017 persons of which 407557 186 Persons per km . reside in rural and 396460 in urban areas. The region has a density of 256 persons per km2 and it 4.1.3.4 Keri, Ka.lubhar and Ghelo Plain is agriculturally developed. The region extends over the Botad and 4.1.3.2 Palitana-5avarkundla Upland Gadhada and parts of Bhavnagar, Vallabhipur, Sihor and Umrala, talukas. The region is elevated towards The region extends over Savarkundla and parts east. There are 222 villages and six towns in the 2 of Mahuva, Talaja, Palitana and Gariadhar talukas. region. It area is 2687.8 km which is inhabited by The slope of the region is eastward. Parts of 393715 persons of which 295826 persons reside in Savarkundla and Palitana are forested with a rural and 97889 persons in urban Areas. It has general height of 150 metres above the mean sea geologically formation of Aluvium, blown sand, etc, level. Its geology is Composed of Deccan Trap and SUb-Nummultic Beds the soils of the region are Trap dykes soils found in the region are Orthids­ orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts-Ochrepts. The 2 Aqupets and Orthids-Ochrepts. the region contains density of the region is 146 person per km . the 200 villages and two towns with an area of 2490.9 agricultural sector of the region is less developed.

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District Name: BHAVNAGAR Census Location Code No: 04 State: GUJARAT

2 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

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

2 51. Division No. Taluka Location code Areajn Km 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 2 Plain Mahuva 1 Town 6.0 27.3 Km 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 2 Pali- Savarkundla 8.0 71.00 Km 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

2 Palilana 13.0 31.40 Km 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

2 Sotad 2 43.1 56.80 Krn 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE

PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: BHAVANAGAR Census Location Code No: 04 State: Gujarat

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.1 Bhallnagar Alluvium, Orthids- The region extends over 145 km2, along the Bhavnagar Ghogha, blown Aquepts coast line of Bhavnagar district and it occupies Coastal Mahuva, sand, etc. Orthents- Bhallnagar, Ghogha, Mahulla, Talaja, Plain Talaja, Nari and Ochrepts Vallabhipur and Rajula talukas. Val1abhipur Gaj Series Usterts- and Rajula Sub- Ochrepts The region makes its boundaries with district talukas. Nummulitic A1hmadabad in the north, Gulf of Khambhat in Beds Deccan the east, Arabian Sea in the south and Trap Trap dykes. 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.

278 2 3 4 5 6 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).

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.2 Savar- Deccan Orthids- The region extends over south-western part of Politana kundla, Trap Trap Aquepts the district occupying lalukas of Savarkundla, Savarkundla Mahuva, dykes Orthents- Mahuva, Talaja, Palitana and Gariadhar. Upland Talaja Ochrepts Palitana The region is surrounded by district Amreli in and Guriadhar the south and west, Bhavnagar Coastal Plain talukas. 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

279 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.3 Talaja, Alluvium, Orthents- The region extends over mid western parts of Songadh Palitana, blown Ochrepts the district and occupies parts of Talaja, Forested Gariadhar, sand, etc. Usterts- Palitana, Gariadhar, Sihor, Ghogha and Plain Sihor, Ghogha Deccan Ochrepts Umrala talukas. The region is surrounded by and Umrala Trap Keri, Kalubhar and Ghelo Plain in the north, talukas 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.

280 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Bhavnagar 4.1.3.4 Sotad, Alluvium, Orthents- The region extends over north-western part of Keri, Kalu- Gadhada, blown Ochrepts- the district occupying parts of Botad, bharand Bhavnagar, sand, etc. Usterts- Gadhada, Bhavnagar, Vallabhipur, Sihor and Ghelo Plain Vallabhipur Sub- Ochrepts Umrala talukas. The region makes its Sihor and Nummulitic boundaries with district Ahmadabad in the Umrala Beds Deccan north, Bhavnagar Coastal Plain in the east, talukas. Trap Trap Songadh Forested Plain in the south and dykes. 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,

281

DISTRICT AMRELI

Regional Divisions

2 District Amreli is a part of Kathiwar Peninsula population is 173 persons per Km . {4.1.3} and has been divided into four sub-micro regions on the basis of topography, geology, soils,. 4.1.3.3 Gir Forest Upland natural vegetation and climate. The region spreads over the south-western part 4.1.3.1 Bhadar River Plain of the district occupying Khambha, and parts of Dhari and Rajula talukas. Some parts of the region This region extends over north-western part of adjoining Junagadh district is covered with forests. the district and occupies major parts of Sabra and From the elevation point of view the region is Kunkavav Vadia talukas. The region is drained by divided between two parts i.e. south-west and the tributaries of Bhadar river. General slope of the north-west. The south-western part is elevated region is towards north-west. Geologically the towards south while north-western part is elevated re~ion is formed of Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. towards north. There are 108 villages and one town Soils of the region are Orthents-Ochrepts and in the region. Its area is 1359.2 Km2 which is Usterts-Ochrepts. The region contains 79 villa~es inhabited by 148792 persons of which 131252 and one town which cover an area of 1018.2 Km . It persons live in rural and 17540 persons in urban is inhabited by 138817 persons of which 129122 areas. Its density of population is 109 persons per persons reside in rural and 9695 persons in urban Km2. Geologically the region is formed by Deccan areas. The region has density of 136 persons per Trap and Trap dykes. Soils found in the region are Km2. Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts.

4.1.3.2 Shetrunji River Plain 4.1.3.4 Amreli Coastal Plain

This region extends over north-eastern part of The region extends over the coastal parts of the the district occupying Lathi, Lilia and Amreli and district occupying Jafrabad and pa~s of Rajula parts of Sabra, Kunkavav Vadia and Dhari talukas. taluka. General slope of the region Is south-ward. The region is elevated towards east. Geoligically it is The region is composed of Alluvium, blown sand, formed by Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils found etc. Nari and Gaj series, SUb-Nummulitic Beds, in the region are Orthents-Ochrepts and Usterts­ Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. Soils of the region are Ochrepts. The region has 228 villages and six towns Orthids-Aquepts. It has 113 villages and three towns which cover an area of 2772.7 Km2. It is inhabited which cover an area of 1019.7 Km2. It is inhabited by 480888 persons of which 350076 persons live in by 167054 persons of which 126490 persons reside rural and 130812 persons in urban areas. The in rural and 40564 in urban areas. The density of region is agriculturally less developed. Its 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

2 District Region No. of villages in No. of towns in Area in Km 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 District Name: AMRELI State: GUJARAT

2 51. Division Taluka Location Code No.of Total No. of Area in Km 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 2 AmreliUrban 59.80 Km 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

2 Dhari Urban 1.5 49.70 Km 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.

2 Rajula Urban - 2 24.0 24.3 Km area 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name:AMRELI Census Location Code No. 05 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics - name number administ­ and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Annreli 4.1.3.1 Sabra and Deccan Orthents­ This region extends over the north·western Shadar Kunkavav Trap Ochrepts parts of Kunkavav Vadia and Sabra talukas. It River Vadia Trap Usterts­ is surrounded by district Rajleo! in the west and Plain talukas dykes Ochrepts 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.

Gujarat Amreli 4.1.3.2 Babra, Deccan Orthents­ The region extends over the talukas of Sabra, Shetrunji Kunkavav Trap Ochrepts Kunkavav Vadia, Lathi, Annreii, Lilia and Dhari River Vadia, Lathi, Trap Usterts­ talukas, It is surrounded by Shadar River Plain Plain Annreli, Lilia dykes Ochrepts in the north, district 8havnagar in the east, and Dhari Amreli Coastal Plain in the south and district talukas. Junagadh in the west.

290 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Amreli 4.1.3.3 Dhari, Deccan Orthids­ The region covers thE' talukas of Dhari, Gir Khamba Trap Aquepts Khamba and Rajula and extends over south­ Forest and Trap Orthents­ western parts of the district. The region makes Upland Rajula dykes Ochrepts its boundaries with Shetrunji River Plain in the taluka 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.

291 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Armeli 4.1.3.4 Rajula Alluvium, Orthids- The region extends over the southern part of Amreli and blown Aquepts. the district and occupies Rajula and Jafrabad Coastal Jafrabad sand, etc. talukas. It is surrounded by Gir Forest Upland Plain talukas Nari and in the north, district Bhavnagar in the east, Gaj Series Arabian Sea in the south and district Junagadh Sub-Nummulitic in the west. Beds Deccan Trap The region is 147 metres above the M.S.L. Trap dykes 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.

292 DISTRICT JUNAGADH

Regional Divisions

District Junagadh is the part of Kathiawar Vanthall, Junagadh, Mendarda, Talala, Bhesan, Peninsula (4.1.3) and has been divided into five sub­ Visavadar and some parts of Kunkavav Vadia and micro regions on the basis of topography, geology, Dhari talukas of Amreli district. The region is sloped soils, climate, and natural vegetation. towards south. The region is formed of Alluvium, blown sand, etc., Nari -Gaj Series, Deccan Trap 4.1.3.1 Junagadh Coastal Plain Inter-Trappean Beds and Trap dykes. The soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents­ This region spreads over Porbandar, Ranavav, Ochrepts. This region includes 488 villages and 13 Kutiyan, Mangrol, Manavadar, Keshod, Malia, towns covering an area of 4410.3Km2. The region is Patan-Varaval and Una talukas of Junagadh and inhabited by 1023447 persons of which 726626 Kodinar taluka of Amreli district. Some parts of this persons reside in rural and 296821 persons in urban plain adjoining the coast is covered with forest. areas. The density of population in the region is 232 2 Geologically the region is formed by Alluvium, persons per Km . The region is agriculturally blown sand, etc. Dwarka Bed, Nari Gaj Series, Sub­ developed due to fertility of soils. Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Trap and Inter-Trappean Beds. Soils are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents­ 4.1.3.4 Girnar Hills Ochrepts. There are 394 villages and 10 towns in 2 the region. Total area of the region is 3959.8Km This hilly region extends over the talukas of which is inhabited by 1039828 persons of which Junagadh and Bhesan. The region is covered by 675117 persons reside in rural and 364711 persons reserved forests. It is formed by Deccan Trap and in urban areas. The density of the population in the Inter-Trappean Beds. The soils found in the region region is 262 persons per Km2. This region is are Orthids-Aquepts. The region is entirely rural and 2 agriculturally developed. it has 15 villages covering an area of 180.2 Km which is inhabited by 1494 persons. The density of 2 4.1.3.2 8arda Hills Forested Region population is only 8 persons per Km as the region is hilly and densely forested. The region extends over north western part of the district occupying Porbandar, Ranavav and 4.1.3.5 Junagadh-Gir Forested Region Kutiyana talukas. The region is covered with reserved mixed forests. Barda hill is one of the The region extends over the south eastern part of major hills of the district. The region is covered by the district and is a well known Lion's Sanctuary in Alluvium, blown sand, etc, Deccan Trap and Inter­ India. The region occupies talukas of Una, trappean Beds. Soils of the region are Orthids­ Mendarda, Talala, and Visavadar, and Kodinar Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. The rural areas taluka of Amreli district. Entire region is covered 2 contain 50 villages covering an area of 444.9 Km . with dense reserved forest. It is formed of Alluvium, Which is inhabited by 38110 persons. The region blown sand, etc., Deccan Trap and Trap dykes. has a density of 86 persons per Km 2. Soils of the region are Orthids-Aquepts and Orthents-Ochrepts. It is entirely rural and contains 2 4.1.3.3 8hadar, Djat and Harna River Plain 266 villages which cover an area of 20997.7 Km . The region is inhabited by 139113 persons. The 2 This region extends over the talukas of Kutiyana, density of population is 66 persons per Km in the Mangrol, Manavadar, Keshod, Malia, Patan-Varaval, region.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISIONS

District Name: JUNAGADH Census Location Code No. 06 State: GUJARAT

2 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

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

2 SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km 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 2 Mangrol 28.50 6.5 Km 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

2 II. 4.1.3.2 (1) Ranavav 1 to 35 35 102.8 115.9 Km forest area included in Barda 2 ~ Ranavav rural i.e. 102.8 Km 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

2 Junagadh 3 13.5 6.6 Km 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 2 Girnar 4.1.3.3180 Km 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, 1t 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 4 5 6 7 8 9

2 (2) Talala 1,3105,81012, 77 225.7 470.7 Km area of Forest 24 to 27, 36 to 99 +470.7 included in this taluka 636.4

(3) Kodinar lto15,17t021, 21 184.8 Code No. 16,22,24 to 63 are in (District 23 division No. 4.1.3.1 of Junagadh Amreli) district i.e. All 63 villages of Kodinar taluka, dis!. Amreli fall in Junagadh district.

(4) Visavadar 58, 7710 102 27 33.3 Code No.1 to 57, 59 to 76 are in 2 + 162.2 division No. 4.1.3.3 162.16 Km 195.5 area of forest included in this division

(5) Una 1 to 6, 8 to 130 322.0 Code No.7, 21 to 33, 43 to 54, 63 20,34,40,41, -+63~.1 to 125 are in division 4.1.3.1 2 42, 55 to 62, 955.1 633.09 Km area of forest 12610 219. 266 2099.7 included in this division villages + Town-Nil 2099,7

303 STATEMENT ON REGION-WISE PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: JUNAGADH Census Location Code No. 06 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis- and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.1 Porbandar, Alluvium, Orthids- The region extends over parts of Probandar, Junagadh Ranavav, blown Aquepts, Ranavav, Kutiyana, Mangrol, Manavadar, Coastal Kutiyana, sand, etc. Orthents- Keshod, Malia, Patan-Veraval and Una talukas Plain Mangrol, Dwarka Ochrepts of Junagadh district and parts of Kodinar Manavadar, Beds, etc. taluka of Armeli district. Keshod, Nari and Malia, Gaj Series The region makes its boundaries with Barda Patan- Sub-Nummulitic Hills forested Region and Bhadar, Ojat and Veraval and Beds,Deccan Harna River Plain in the north, Junagadh Gir Una talukas Trap, Inter- Forested Region and Amreli district in the east. of Junagadh Trappean Arabian Sea in the south and south-west and district and Beds. district Jamnagar in the north-west. Kodinar

taluka of From physiographic pOint of view, the Amreli maximum height of the region is 52 metres district. 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.

304 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.2 Porbandar Alluvium, Orthids- The region extends over parts of Porbandar, Barda Ranavav, blown Aquepts, Ranavav and Kutiyana talukas of the district. It Hills and sand, etc. Orthents- is surrounded by district Jamnagar in the Forested Kutiyana Deccan Ochrepts north, Bhadar, 0lat and haryana River Plain in Region talukas Trap Inter- the east, Junagadh coastal Plain in the south Trappean and west. Beds.

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.

305 2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.3 Kutiyana Alluvium, Orthids­ The region extends over middle part of the Bhadar, Mangrol, blown Aquepts district from north-west to south-east. it covers Ojat and Manavadar, sand,etc. Orthents­ parts of talukas of Kutiyana, Mangrol. Harna Keshod, Nari and Ochrepts Manavadar, Keshod, Malia, Patan-Veraval, River Malia, Gaj Series Vanthli, Junagadh, Mendarda, Talala, Shesan, Plain Patan-Vara­ Deccan Trap Visavadar and some parts of Kunkavav Vadia lIal, Vanthli, Inter.Trappean and Dhari talukas of Amreli district. Junagadh, Beds, Mendarada, Trap dykes. The region makes its boundaries wiUl district Talala, Rajkot in the north, district Amreli in the east, Bhesan, Junagadh Coastal Plain in the south and west. Mahal, Visavadar, From Physiographic point of view, maximum and some part height of the region is 241 metres above the of Kunkavav MSL near Visavadar town and minimum height Vadia and Dhari is 45 metres above the MSL near Shapur town talukas of in Vanthli taluka. General slope of the region is Amreli distt. 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.

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.4 Junagadh Deccan Orthids­ The region extends over parts of Junagadh Girnar and Bhesan Trap Aquepts taluka and some parts of Bhesan taluka. It is Hills talukas. Inter· Trappean surrounded by Bhadar, Ojat and Harna River Seds. 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,

306 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.5 Una Alluvium, Orthids· The region extends over south·eastern part of Junagadh· Mendarda, blown Aquepts, the district occupying talukas of Una, Gir Talala, and sand, tc. Orthents· Mendarada, Talala, Visavadar, and Kodinar. Forested Visavadar, Deccan Ochrepts. Region talukas of Trap The region is bounded by Bhadar, Ojat and Junagadh Trap dykes. Harna river Plain in the north and west, district and some Amreli in the south and Junagadh Coastal part of Plain in the south. Kodinar, taluka of Amreli The max:mum height of the region is 480 district. 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.

307 2 3 4 5 6 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.

308 DISDTRICT KACHCHH

Regional Divisions

Peninsular district Kachchh has been divided into 4.1.4.4 Banni Lowland nine sub-micro regions on the basis of topography, geology soils, climate and natural vegetation. The region extends over the northern and south eastern parts of the distiict occupying parts of 4.1.4.1. Rann of Kachcl1h Rapar, Bhuj, Bhachau, Nakhatrana, Anjar and' Lakhpat talukas. This 'is a low area adjoining the The region extends over the entire northern and -Rann of Kachchh. The region is' elevated towards south -eastern parts of the district occupying Rann north. The region is formed of Dwarka Beds, etc. of Kachchh and Little Rann of Kachchh.The entire Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Umia Series, Patcham, Chari region is covered with tidal mud flats.Only two and Katrol Series. Soils of the region are Orthids­ villages have emerged as island in region. Out of Aquepts, Orthids-Psamments and Orthids-Argids. these two villages one is uninhabited and the other The region is entirely rural and has 122 villages 2 is inhabited by 324 persons in an area of 59.2 Km. which cover an area of 3408.2 Km . It is inhabited by 148690 persons. The region is not developed. 4.1.4.2 Dungar Upland The density of the region is 44 persons per Km2.

The region spreads over the northern parts of 4.1.4.5 Rapar Stony Vaste Bhuj taluka of the district which includes 14 villages. The area of the region is 456.8 Km2 which is The region spreads over the north-eastern part inhabited by 17098 persons. It is entirely rural ofthe district which occuupies parts of Rapar and region.The region is characterised by sand Bhachau talukas. Entire region is covered with sand dunes. Geologically the region is formed of Sub - hills and rocks except western part near Rapar Nummulitie Bed amd Patcham,Charl and Katrol town. Drainage pattern of the region is arial. Series.Soils of the region are Orthids Psamments. Geologically the region is formed of Dwarla Bed etc The region is not developed. Its density is 37 Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Umia Series Patcham, Chari persons per Km2. and Katral Series. Soils found in the region are Orthids-Psmments and Orthids -Argids. There are 4.1.4.3 Khadir Island 30 villages and one town in the region. The area of the region is 748.2 Km2.which is inhabited by 49107 The region extends over the parts of Bhachau persons of which 38586 persons reside in rural· taluka which has emerged as an Island in the Rann areas and 10521 persons in Rapar town. It has a 2 of Kachchh. There are 10 villa~es in the region density of 66 persons per km . which cover an area of 314.1 Km It is inhabited by 5617 persons. The region is entirely rural. The Island 4.1.4.6 Sathsaida Bet is formed of Patcham, Chari and Katrol series .Sub­ Nummuliv Beds. Soils of the region are Orthids The region extends over south-easterns part of Argids. Northern part of the region is covered by the district occupying parts of Anjar taluka and Little forests. The density of the region is 18 persons per Rann of Kachchh. Entire region is covered with tidal 2 Km . mud flats and mangroves Swamps. Kandla port

309 town is the only inhabited area in the region. It is Mundra. Mandvi and Abdasa talukas. This region Is formed of Dwarka Beds ,etc.and Deccan Trap. Soils characterised by hills (ranging between 200 to 375 of the region are Orthids -Agiepts. The area of metres above the mean sea level) and sand dunes. Kandla port town is 3.0 Km2 which is inhabited by Radial drainage patterns are seen in the region. 23978 persons having the density 7993 persons per Geologically it is formed of Dwarka Beds,etc.Nari Km2.Kandla port is one of the major ports of India. and Gaj Series , Undifferentiated Eocene Beds, SUb-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Traps, Urnia Series 4.1.4.7 Coastal Plain and Patcham, Chari and Katrol Series. Soils found in the region are Orthids-Aquepts, Orthids­ The region spreads over the Western parts of the Psarnments and Orthids-Argids. There are 391 district occupying Bhachau, Nakhatrana, Anjar, villages and two towns in the region which cover an 2 Lakhpat, Mundra, Mandvi,and Abdasa talukas. The area of 8232.8 Km . It is inhabited by 367299 region is flat plain but intersected by sand dunes. persons of which 285844 persons reside in rural and Geologically the region 'is formed of Dwarka Beds 81455 persons in urban areas. The density of the 2 etc., Nari and Gaj Series undifferentiated Eocean region is 45 persons per Km . Bed,Sub-Nummulitic Beds, Deccan Traps, UrnJa series and Patcham, Chari and Katrol Series Soils 4.1.4.9 Creek Zone found in the region are Orthids Aquepts,Orthids - Psamrnents and Orthids Argids. The region has 354 The region extends over the Western part of the villages and six towns which cover an area ·of district occupying talukas of Lakhpat and Abdasa, 5864.1 Km2.lt is inhabited by 430346 persons of Entire region is low area with some islands and which 271928 persons reside in rural and 158418 islets. Most of the villages are uninhabited. Among persons in urban areas. The density of the region is the creeks, Kori is the major one. Geologically the 73 persons per Km2. This is comparatively region Is formed of Dwarka Bed,etc: Nari and Gaj developed region in the district. Series .Soils found in the region are Orthids Psamments and Orthids -Argids. There are 26 4.1.4.8 Bhuj Upland Villa~es in the region which cover an area of 417.5 Km . It is inhabited by 7702 persons. The density of The region spreads over the middle part of the the region is 18 persons per Km2 which reveals that district occupying Bhuj, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Lakhpat, the region is not developed.

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DATA ON REGIONAL DIVISION

District Name: KACHCHH Census Location Code No. 07 State: GUJARAT

2 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

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

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

2 SI. Division Taluka Location code Total No. of Area in Km 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.

2 Anjar Urban 2 30.8 53.8 Km 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 2 Km area of Banni included in this laluka of the division.

318 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2 Bhuj urban 2 45.3 Included 118.3 Km 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 STATEMENT ON REGION-WIS:: PHYSIO-CULTURAL DETAILS

District Name: KACHCHH Census Location Code No: 07 State: GUJARAT

State District Division Name of Geology Soils Physio-Cultural Characteristics name number adminis­ and name trative divisions

2 3 4 5 6 7

Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.1 Rann and The region extends over the entire northern Rann of Parts of part and south-eastern part of the district. The Kachchh Rapar taluka region occupies entire Rann area of the of Kachchh district. It is surrounded by Pakistan in the and Vav north, Rajasthan in the north, Rajasthan in the taluka of north east, district Banas Kantha and Banas Kantha Surendranagar in the east, district Rajkot and district. Jamnagar in the south and Arabian Sea in the west.

The entire region is low lying and covered with tidal mud flats.

Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.2 Bhuj Sub- Orthids- The region spreads over northern part of Bhuj Dungar taluk" Nummulitic Psamments taluka of the district. The region is surrounded Upland Beds by Rann of Kachchh in the north, east and Patcham, west, and Banni Lowland in the south. Chari and Katrol Series 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.

320 2 3 4 5 6 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.

Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.3 Bhachau Sub- Orthids- The region spreads over the parts of Bhachau Khadir taluka Nummulitic Argids taluka. This is an island which has emerged in Island Beds the Rann of Kachchh. It is located in the north Patcham, of the district and is surrounded by Rann. Chari and Katrol From relief point of view, the maximum height Series 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.

Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.4. Rapar. Dwarka Orthids­ The region spreads over the north-eastern and Banni Bhuj. Sub- Aquepts south-eastern part of the district, occupying Lowland Bhachau. Nummulitic Orthids- parts of talukas of Rapar, Bhuj, Bhachau, Nakhatrana, Beds, Psamments Nakhatrana, Anjar and Lakhpat. It is Anjar and Umia Orthids- surrounded by Rann of Kachchh in the north, Lakhpat Series Argids east and so·uth-east, Coastal Plain in the south· Taluka Patcham, west and Bhuj Upland in the west. Chari and Katrol Series From relief point of view, the maximum height

321 2 3 4 5 6 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 Orthids­ Aquepts, 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.

Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.5 Raparand Owarka Orthids- The region extends over north-eastern part of Rapar Bhachau Beds, etc. Psamments the district occupying parts of Rapar and Stony talukas Sub- Orthids- Bhachau talukas. The region is surrounded by Waste Nummulitic Argids Banni Lowland in the north, south and east Beds Umia and Coastal Plain in the west. Series Patcham, The maximum height in the region is 203 Chari and meters above the M.S.L. in the north of Adhoi Katrol Series 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 6 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.

Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.6 Anjar Owarka Orthids- The region extends over south-eastern parts of Sathsaida taluka and Beds etc. Aquepts the district occupying parts of Uttle Rann and Bet Parts of Deccan Anjar taluka. It is surrounded by Coastal Plain Ultle Trap in the north and west, Little Rann of Kachchh Rann, 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,

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Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.7 Bhachau, Dwarks Orthids- The region extends oller south-western parts of Coastal Nakhatrana, beds, etc. Aquepts the district occupying parts of talukas of Plain Anjar Nari and Orthids- Bhachau, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Lakhpat, Mundra, Lakhpat, Gaj Series Psamments Mandvi and Abdasa. Mundra, Undifferen- Orthids- Mandvi, tiated Argids It is surrounded by Bhuj Upland in the north, and Eocene Beds Rapar Stony Waste and Banni lowland in the Abdasa Sub-Nummulitic east, Gulf of Kachchh in the south and Creek talukas. Beds Deccan Zone in the west. Trap Umia Series Patch am , The maximum height of the region is 161 Chari and meters above the M.S.L. near Adhoi village of Katrol Series. 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.

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Gujarat Kachchh 4.1.4.8 Bhuj, Dwarka Orthids- The region extends ever the middle part of the Bhuj Nakhatrana, Beds, etc. Aquepts district occupying parts of talukas of Bhuj, Up/and Anjar, Nari and Orthids- Nakhatrana, Anja(, Mundra, Lakhpat, Mandvi Lakhpat, Gaj Series Psamments, and Abdasa. Mundra, Undifferen- Orthids- Mandvi tiated Argids The region makes its boundaries with Banni and Eocene Beds Lowland in the north, Rann of Kachchh in the Abdasa Sub-Nummulitic east and Coastal Plain in the south and wEIst. taluka beds Deccan Trap Umia Series The maximum height of the region is 388 Patcham, meters above the M.S.L. in the north of Chari and Nakhatrana and minimum height is 30 meters Katrol Series. 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.

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Gujarat KachChh 4.1.4.9 lakhpat Dwarka Orthids. The region extends over western part of the Creek and Beds, etc. Psamments, district occupying parts of talukas of Lakhpat Zone Abdasa Nari and Orthids· and Abdasa. talukas Gaj Series Argids. 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.

326 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 & Diu and Pondicherry

Macro Region Meso Region State Micro Region District Sub· Micro Region with Code No. with Code No. with Code No. with Code No. & Name & Name & Name & Name

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COASTAL PLAINS (WEST)

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Goa, 4.1.1. Gujarat Daman 4.1.1.1 Daman (Valsad) Coastal Region Daman & Plain Coast. Plains & Diu Islands Gujarat Vadodara 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt Val sad 4.1.1.1 Val sad Coast. Bharuch 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Silt. Surat 4.1.1.1 Khambhat Coast Kheda 4.1.1.5 Khambhat silting Plain. Surat 4.1.1.7 Chorasi·Palsana Coastal Plain Bharuch 4.1.1.B Khambhat Coast

Goa, 4.1.3 Kathiawar Diu 4.1.3.1 Diu Coast (Junagadh Daman & Peninsula Coastal Diu Plain) Gujarat Junagadh 4.1.3.1 Junagadh Coastal Plain. Bhavnagar 4,1.3.1 Bhavnagar Coastal Plain, Jamnagar 4.1.3,1 Jamnagar North West- Coastal Plain, Raj kat 4.1.3,1 Maliya Coastal Plain. Amreli 4.1.3.4 Amreli Coastal Plain

4.1.4 Kachchh Kachchh 4,1.4,7 Coastal Plain Peninsula 4,2 Western Maharashtra 4,2.1 Maharashtra Thane 4.2.1.1 Thane Coast. Coastal Littoral Great-Bombay 4,2.1.1 Greater Bombay Coast. Region Raigarh 4,2,1,1 Raigarh Coast. Ratnagiri 4.2,1.1 Aatnagiri Coast.

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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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PLAIN

4.1.1 Gujarat Ahmadabad 4.1.1.1 Viramgam Plain. 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.

4.1.3 Kathiawar Surendra- 4.1.3.1 Halvad, Ohrangadhra Peninsula 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

BANAS VALLEY

3. The 3.1 Semi-Arid Rajasthan 3.1.1 Aravali Sirohi 3.1.1.3 Sipu-8anas Valley Deccan Rajasthan Range &the Plateau Associated Uplands

4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat BanasKantha 4.1.1.3 Banas Valley Coastal Region Plains Plains & Islands

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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

Middle Narmada Valley. 3.5 Central 3.5.2 Bhop~1 Sehore 3.5.2.3 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 330 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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3.8 Maha- 3.8.2 Western Nashik 3.8.2.3 Girna Basin rashtra Plateau Plateau with Protruded Hills 4_ The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1 Gujarat Surat 4.1.1.4 Tapi Basin Coastal Region Plain Plains & Islands Bharuch 4.1.1.6 Tapi Basin

PLATEAU/UPLAND

3. The 3.1 Semi-Arid Rajasthan 3.1.1. AravalJi Dungarpur 3.1.1.1. Dungarpur Upland. Deccan Rajas- Range & Plateau than the Associated Uplands

Banswara 3.1.1.2 8anaswar Upland Chillaur- 3.1.1.3 Eastern Chillaurgarh garh Uplands. Udaipur 3.1.1.5. Salumbar-Dhariawad Forested Uplands. Chittaur- 3.1.1.5. Wester~ Chittaurgarh garh Upland.

3.1.2. Semi-Arid Bundi 3.1.2.1. Hindoli Roneeja Upland. Uplands Kota 3.1.2.2. Kola Plateau. of Eastern Kota 3.1.2.3. Basan Upland.

Rajasthan Bhilwara 3.1.2.4. Forested Upland of Shahabad. Tonk 3.1.2.4. Todaraisingh Upland. Jhalawar 3.1.2.4. Aldera Plateau. Jhalawar 3.1.2.5. Pirawa Upland. Bundi 3.1.2.6. Dab; Plateau. Jhalawar 3.1.2.6. Dag Plateau Kola 3.1.2.6. Chhipa Barod-Chhabra Upland. Kota 3.1.2.7. Chechat Upland.

3.4 Northern Madhya 3.4.1. Northern Guna 3.4.1.2. Chachaura Upland. Madhya Pradesh Madhya Morena 3.4.1.2. Karhal Plateau. Pradesh Pradesh Morena 3.4.1.3. Sabalgarh-Imlia Upland. Upland Ravine Uplands- West

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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

4.1.1.5 Vindhyan Hills 4. The 4.1 Gujarat Gujarat 4.1.1. Gujarat Plain Vadodara 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

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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Konkan Hills 4.2 Western Mahara- 4.2.1 Mahara- Thane 4.2.1.2 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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