Dedan - Khambha, Amreli
Dedan is a village situated in the Khambha taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khambha and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Dedan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dedan is 515857. The village covers a total geographical area of 3604.8 hectares and falls under the 365550 pincode. Savar Kundla is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Dedan 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 Dedan
As per Census 2011, Dedan village has a total population of 7,751 people, consisting of 3,927 males and 3,824 females. The village has 1,324 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,355 literate and 3,396 illiterate residents. Additionally, 397 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dedan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,751 | 3,927 | 3,824 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,132 | 582 | 550 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 397 | 201 | 196 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 4,355 | 2,522 | 1,833 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,396 | 1,405 | 1,991 |
Nearby Villages of Dedan
Dedan 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 Dedan
Dedan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 Savar Kundla to Dedan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Dedan is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dedan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dedan village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Dedan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dedan village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dedan
Where is Dedan located?
Dedan village is located in Khambha Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dedan?
Dedan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Dedan?
The pincode of Dedan is 365550.
What is the population of Dedan?
Dedan has a total population of 7,751, including 3,927 males and 3,824 females.
How many households are there in Dedan?
There are 1,324 households in Dedan.
What is the literacy rate in Dedan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dedan is 56.19%. Male literacy is 64.22% and female literacy is 47.93%.