Vijapdi - Savar Kundla, Amreli
Vijapdi is a village situated in the Savar Kundla taluka of Amreli district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Savar Kundla and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Amreli. Vijapdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vijapdi is 515806. The village covers a total geographical area of 1358.49 hectares and falls under the 364530 pincode. Savar Kundla is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Vijapdi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Savarkundla Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Vijapdi
As per Census 2011, Vijapdi village has a total population of 7,234 people, consisting of 3,695 males and 3,539 females. The village has 1,245 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,020 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,464 literate and 2,770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 194 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vijapdi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,234 | 3,695 | 3,539 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,020 | 547 | 473 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 194 | 101 | 93 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 4,464 | 2,533 | 1,931 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,770 | 1,162 | 1,608 |
Nearby Villages of Vijapdi
Vijapdi 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 Vijapdi
Vijapdi 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 Vijapdi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amreli to Vijapdi is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Vijapdi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vijapdi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Vijapdi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vijapdi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Vijapdi
Where is Vijapdi located?
Vijapdi village is located in Savar Kundla Taluka, Amreli district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vijapdi?
Vijapdi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Vijapdi?
The pincode of Vijapdi is 364530.
What is the population of Vijapdi?
Vijapdi has a total population of 7,234, including 3,695 males and 3,539 females.
How many households are there in Vijapdi?
There are 1,245 households in Vijapdi.
What is the literacy rate in Vijapdi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vijapdi is 61.71%. Male literacy is 68.55% and female literacy is 54.56%.