Velavapura - Deesa, Banas Kantha
Velavapura is a village situated in the Deesa taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Deesa and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Palanpur. Velavapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Velavapura is 508377. The village covers a total geographical area of 763.4 hectares and falls under the 385535 pincode. Deesa is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Velavapura village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kankrej Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Velavapura
According to the 2011 Census, Velavapura village had a total population of 4,083 people, including 2,123 males and 1,960 females, living in 678 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.71%, with male literacy at 89.36% and female literacy at 61.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.
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 | 4,083 | 2,123 | 1,960 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 666 | 375 | 291 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 210 | 114 | 96 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 101 | 52 | 49 |
| Literate Population | 2,587 | 1,562 | 1,025 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,496 | 561 | 935 |
Nearby Villages of Velavapura
Velavapura 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 Velavapura
Velavapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Velavapura has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Deesa to Velavapura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palanpur to Velavapura 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 Velavapura
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Velavapura 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 Velavapura
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Velavapura 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 <1 km |
FAQs about Velavapura
Where is Velavapura located?
Velavapura village is located in Deesa Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velavapura?
Velavapura is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Velavapura?
The pincode of Velavapura is 385535.
What is the population of Velavapura?
Velavapura had a total population of 4,083, including 2,123 males and 1,960 females.
How many households are there in Velavapura?
Velavapura had 678 households.
What is the literacy rate in Velavapura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velavapura was 75.71%. Male literacy was 89.36% and female literacy was 61.41%.