Timbi - Jafrabad, Amreli
Timbi is a village situated in the Jafrabad taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jafrabad and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Timbi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Timbi is 515901. The village covers a total geographical area of 2024.57 hectares and falls under the 365730 pincode. Una is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Timbi 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 Timbi
As per Census 2011, Timbi village has a total population of 8,161 people, consisting of 4,216 males and 3,945 females. The village has 1,438 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,906 literate and 3,255 illiterate residents. Additionally, 466 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Timbi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,161 | 4,216 | 3,945 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,114 | 597 | 517 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 466 | 234 | 232 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 4,906 | 2,866 | 2,040 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,255 | 1,350 | 1,905 |
Nearby Villages of Timbi
Timbi 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 Timbi
Timbi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Timbi.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Una to Timbi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Timbi is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Timbi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Timbi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Timbi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Timbi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Timbi
Where is Timbi located?
Timbi village is located in Jafrabad Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Timbi?
Timbi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Timbi?
The pincode of Timbi is 365730.
What is the population of Timbi?
Timbi has a total population of 8,161, including 4,216 males and 3,945 females.
How many households are there in Timbi?
There are 1,438 households in Timbi.
What is the literacy rate in Timbi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Timbi is 60.12%. Male literacy is 67.98% and female literacy is 51.71%.