Velavas
About Velavas
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Velavas village is 507723. Velavas village is located in Dantiwada taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Dantiwada (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Velavas village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 356.99 hectares. Velavas has a total population of 1,104 peoples, out of which male population is 566 while female population is 538. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of velavas village is 60.87% out of which 73.14% males and 47.96% females are literate. There are about 215 houses in velavas village. Pincode of velavas village locality is 385505.
When it comes to administration, Velavas village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Velavas village comes under Dhanera Vidhan Sabha constituency & Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency. Palanpur is nearest town to velavas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.
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Population of Velavas
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,104 | 566 | 538 |
| Children (0-6) | 163 | 81 | 82 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 119 | 59 | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 187 | 100 | 87 |
| Literate Population | 672 | 414 | 258 |
| Illiterate Population | 432 | 152 | 280 |
Connectivity of Velavas
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Velavas
Where is Velavas located?
Velavas village is situated in Dantiwada Taluka, within the Banas Kantha district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velavas?
Velavas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Velavas?
The pincode of Velavas is 385505, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Velavas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Velavas is 1,104, with 566 males and 538 females.
How many households are there in Velavas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Velavas village has a total of 215 households.
What is the literacy rate in Velavas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Velavas is 60.87%. The male literacy rate is 73.14%, while the female literacy rate is 47.96%.