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
As per Census 2011, Velavapura village has a total population of 4,083 people, consisting of 2,123 males and 1,960 females. The village has 678 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 666 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,587 literate and 1,496 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Velavapura are given below:
| 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 has a total population of 4,083, including 2,123 males and 1,960 females.
How many households are there in Velavapura?
There are 678 households in Velavapura.
What is the literacy rate in Velavapura?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velavapura is 63.36%. Male literacy is 73.58% and female literacy is 52.30%.