Navo Vas - Vadgam, Banas Kantha
Navo Vas is a village situated in the Vadgam taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vadgam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Palanpur. Navo Vas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Navo Vas is 508077. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.88 hectares and falls under the 385120 pincode. Kheralu is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Navo Vas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Vadgam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Patan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Navo Vas
According to the 2011 Census, Navo Vas village had a total population of 658 people, including 337 males and 321 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.26%, with male literacy at 86.01% and female literacy at 67.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 263.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 658 | 337 | 321 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 104 | 51 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 263 | 135 | 128 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 428 | 246 | 182 |
| Illiterate Population | 230 | 91 | 139 |
Nearby Villages of Navo Vas
Navo Vas is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Navo Vas
Navo Vas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheralu to Navo Vas is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Palanpur to Navo Vas is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Navo Vas
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Navo Vas village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Navo Vas
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Navo Vas village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Navo Vas
Where is Navo Vas located?
Navo Vas village is located in Vadgam Taluka, Banas Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Navo Vas?
Navo Vas is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Navo Vas?
The pincode of Navo Vas is 385120.
What is the population of Navo Vas?
Navo Vas had a total population of 658, including 337 males and 321 females.
How many households are there in Navo Vas?
Navo Vas had 151 households.
What is the literacy rate in Navo Vas?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Navo Vas was 77.26%. Male literacy was 86.01% and female literacy was 67.91%.