Galwada

Galwada is a village located in Palanpur taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 10km away from Palanpur, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Galwada village. As per 2009 stats, Galwada village is also a gram panchayat.

Galwada has its own place in the vibrant Banas Kantha region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Galwada

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Galwada is 508198. The village spans a total geographical area of 523.82 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 385001. Palanpur is nearest town to Galwada village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Galwada 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 Vadgam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Patan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Galwada

Below is a concise population overview of Galwada as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,146 1,109 1,037
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 247 136 111
Scheduled Castes (SC) 317 165 152
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 N/A 2
Literate Population 1,520 896 624
Illiterate Population 626 213 413

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Galwada village:

  • The total population of Galwada village is around 2,146, including approximately 1,109 males and 1,037 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 247 children aged 0–6 years in Galwada village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Galwada village has 317 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Galwada village is about 70.83%, with male literacy at 80.79% and female literacy at 60.17%.
  • There are around 420 households in Galwada village.

Connectivity of Galwada

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Galwada

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

Talepura Dalwada Madana Khasa Hoda Sagrosana Esbipura Lalawada Sambarda Pipli Gopalpura

Frequently Asked Questions about Galwada

Where is Galwada located?
Galwada village is situated in Palanpur Taluka, within the Banas Kantha district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Galwada?
Galwada serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Galwada?
The pincode of Galwada is 385001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Galwada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Galwada is 2,146, with 1,109 males and 1,037 females.
How many households are there in Galwada as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Galwada village has a total of 420 households.
What is the literacy rate in Galwada as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Galwada is 70.83%. The male literacy rate is 80.79%, while the female literacy rate is 60.17%.