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
As per Census 2011, Babarkot village has a total population of 4,624 people, consisting of 2,342 males and 2,282 females. The village has 820 households and a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males. There are 797 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,069 literate and 2,555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Babarkot are given below:
| 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 |
| 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 has a total population of 4,624, including 2,342 males and 2,282 females.
How many households are there in Babarkot?
There are 820 households in Babarkot.
What is the literacy rate in Babarkot?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Babarkot is 44.74%. Male literacy is 55.51% and female literacy is 33.70%.