Pengiya

Pengiya is a village located in Dhanera taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Dhanera (tehsildar office) and 83km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Gola is the gram panchayat of Pengiya village.

Here you can discover what makes Pengiya unique in its vibrant Dhanera-Banas Kantha region. You’ll see Pengiya’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 Pengiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Pengiya is 507619. The village spans a total geographical area of 866.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385310. Dhanera is nearest town to Pengiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Pengiya 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 Pengiya

Population of Pengiya

According to the 2011 Census, Pengiya has a total population of about 2,313, with approximately 1,229 males and 1,084 females. The sex ratio is around 882 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 408 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 181 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 66. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.21%, with male literacy at about 50.85% and female literacy near 28.14%. There are around 342 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Pengiya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Pengiya

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

Nearby Villages of Pengiya

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pengiya