Megal
About Megal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Megal village is 508070. Megal village is located in Vadgam taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Vadgam (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Palanpur. As per 2009 stats, Megal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 703.42 hectares. Megal has a total population of 1,726 peoples, out of which male population is 878 while female population is 848. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 965 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of megal village is 64.25% out of which 75.51% males and 52.59% females are literate. There are about 374 houses in megal village. Pincode of megal village locality is 385421.
When it comes to administration, Megal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Megal village comes under Vadgam Vidhan Sabha constituency & Patan Lok Sabha constituency. Palanpur is nearest town to megal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 27km away.
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Population of Megal
The population details of Megal cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,726 | 878 | 848 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 221 | 109 | 112 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 291 | 150 | 141 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,109 | 663 | 446 |
| Illiterate Population | 617 | 215 | 402 |
Connectivity of Megal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Megal
Where is Megal located?
Megal village is situated in Vadgam Taluka, within the Banas Kantha district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Megal?
Megal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Megal?
The pincode of Megal is 385421, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Megal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Megal is 1,726, with 878 males and 848 females.
How many households are there in Megal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Megal village has a total of 374 households.
What is the literacy rate in Megal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Megal is 64.25%. The male literacy rate is 75.51%, while the female literacy rate is 52.59%.