Adhgam Village Overview
Adhgam is a village in Kankrej tehsil of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. It lies about 20 km from Shihori tehsil headquarters and around 90 km from Palanpur district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Adhgam village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Adhgam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Adhgam is 508549. The village covers a geographical area of 1059.17 hectares and has a pincode of 385555. Tharad is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Adhgam
Population & Demographics of Adhgam
This section provides population and demographic details of Adhgam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,985 | 1,545 | 1,440 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 422 | 217 | 205 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 483 | 255 | 228 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,592 | 1,011 | 581 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,393 | 534 | 859 |
Key population details of Adhgam village are given below:
- Adhgam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,985, including approximately 1,545 males and 1,440 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 483 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Adhgam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.33%.
- There are around 502 households in Adhgam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Adhgam
Transport facilities help residents of Adhgam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Adhgam
The following villages are located close to Adhgam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Adhgam
- Where is Adhgam located?
- Adhgam village is located in Kankrej Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Adhgam?
- Adhgam is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Adhgam?
- The pincode of Adhgam is 385555.
- What is the population of Adhgam?
- Adhgam has a total population of 2,985, including 1,545 males and 1,440 females.
- How many households are there in Adhgam?
- There are 502 households in Adhgam.
- What is the literacy rate in Adhgam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Adhgam is 53.33%. Male literacy is 65.44% and female literacy is 40.35%.