Galkotdi - Babra, Amreli
Galkotdi is a village situated in the Babra taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Babra and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Galkotdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Galkotdi is 515465. The village covers a total geographical area of 1590.97 hectares and falls under the 365435 pincode. Babra is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Galkotdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lathi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Galkotdi
As per Census 2011, Galkotdi village has a total population of 2,233 people, consisting of 1,161 males and 1,072 females. The village has 407 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 243 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,448 literate and 785 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Galkotdi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,233 | 1,161 | 1,072 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 243 | 143 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 87 | 49 | 38 |
| Literate Population | 1,448 | 797 | 651 |
| Illiterate Population | 785 | 364 | 421 |
Nearby Villages of Galkotdi
Galkotdi is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Galkotdi
Public transport in the Galkotdi is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Babra to Galkotdi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Galkotdi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Galkotdi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Galkotdi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Galkotdi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Galkotdi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Galkotdi
Where is Galkotdi located?
Galkotdi village is located in Babra Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Galkotdi?
Galkotdi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Galkotdi?
The pincode of Galkotdi is 365435.
What is the population of Galkotdi?
Galkotdi has a total population of 2,233, including 1,161 males and 1,072 females.
How many households are there in Galkotdi?
There are 407 households in Galkotdi.
What is the literacy rate in Galkotdi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Galkotdi is 64.85%. Male literacy is 68.65% and female literacy is 60.73%.