Babarkot - Jafrabad, Amreli
Babarkot is a village situated in the Jafrabad taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jafrabad and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Babarkot village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Babarkot is 515926. The village covers a total geographical area of 1352.38 hectares and falls under the 365540 pincode. Jafrabad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Babarkot village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajula Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Babarkot
According to the 2011 Census, Babarkot village had a total population of 4,624 people, including 2,342 males and 2,282 females, living in 820 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.06%, with male literacy at 67.25% and female literacy at 40.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 53.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,624 | 2,342 | 2,282 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 797 | 409 | 388 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 53 | 24 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,069 | 1,300 | 769 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,555 | 1,042 | 1,513 |
Nearby Villages of Babarkot
Babarkot 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 Babarkot
Babarkot is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jafrabad to Babarkot is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Babarkot is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Babarkot
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Babarkot village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Babarkot
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Babarkot village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Babarkot
Where is Babarkot located?
Babarkot village is located in Jafrabad Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Babarkot?
Babarkot is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Babarkot?
The pincode of Babarkot is 365540.
What is the population of Babarkot?
Babarkot had a total population of 4,624, including 2,342 males and 2,282 females.
How many households are there in Babarkot?
Babarkot had 820 households.
What is the literacy rate in Babarkot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babarkot was 54.06%. Male literacy was 67.25% and female literacy was 40.60%.