Navavas (Danta) - Danta, Banas Kantha
Navavas (Danta) is a village situated in the Danta taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Danta and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Palanpur. Navavas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Navavas (Danta) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Navavas (Danta) is 507967. The village covers a total geographical area of 979.2 hectares and falls under the 385120 pincode. Palanpur is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.
Navavas (Danta) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Danta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Navavas (Danta)
According to the 2011 Census, Navavas (Danta) village had a total population of 4,385 people, including 2,261 males and 2,124 females, living in 760 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.34%, with male literacy at 92.16% and female literacy at 61.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,385 | 2,261 | 2,124 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 695 | 361 | 334 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 365 | 193 | 172 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 70 | 55 | 15 |
| Literate Population | 2,854 | 1,751 | 1,103 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,531 | 510 | 1,021 |
Nearby Villages of Navavas (Danta)
Navavas (Danta) 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 Navavas (Danta)
Navavas (Danta) 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 | 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 Palanpur to Navavas (Danta) is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Navavas (Danta)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Navavas (Danta) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Navavas (Danta)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Navavas (Danta) 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) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Navavas (Danta)
Where is Navavas (Danta) located?
Navavas (Danta) village is located in Danta Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Navavas (Danta)?
The Gram Panchayat of Navavas (Danta) is Navavas.
What is the pincode of Navavas (Danta)?
The pincode of Navavas (Danta) is 385120.
What is the population of Navavas (Danta)?
Navavas (Danta) had a total population of 4,385, including 2,261 males and 2,124 females.
How many households are there in Navavas (Danta)?
Navavas (Danta) had 760 households.
What is the literacy rate in Navavas (Danta)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Navavas (Danta) was 77.34%. Male literacy was 92.16% and female literacy was 61.62%.