Edal

Edal is a village located in Dhanera taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 26km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanera (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Siya is the gram panchayat of Edal village.

Here you can discover what makes Edal unique in its vibrant Dhanera-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Edal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Edal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Edal is 507636. The village spans a total geographical area of 704.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385310. Dhanera is nearest town to Edal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Edal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dhanera Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Edal

Population of Edal

According to the 2011 Census, Edal has a total population of about 1,445, with approximately 726 males and 719 females. The sex ratio is around 990 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 305 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 221 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 84. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.51%, with male literacy at about 62.53% and female literacy near 34.35%. There are around 217 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Edal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Edal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Edal. As per the 2011 stats, Edal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Edal

Knowing the nearby villages of Edal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Edal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Edal