Galiyana - Tarapur, Anand

Galiyana is a village situated in the Tarapur taluka of Anand district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tarapur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Anand. Galiyana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galiyana is 516821. The village covers a total geographical area of 1052.7 hectares and falls under the 388625 pincode. Sojitra is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Galiyana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sojitra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anand Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Galiyana

According to the 2011 Census, Galiyana village had a total population of 1,367 people, including 726 males and 641 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 883 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.42%, with male literacy at 91.02% and female literacy at 77.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Galiyana

Galiyana 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 Galiyana

Public transport in the Galiyana is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Galiyana.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sojitra to Galiyana is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anand to Galiyana is about 60 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 Galiyana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Galiyana village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Galiyana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Galiyana village are given below:

FAQs about Galiyana