Velavadar - Gariadhar, Bhavnagar

Velavadar is a village situated in the Gariadhar taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gariadhar and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Velavadar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Velavadar is 516456. The village covers a total geographical area of 2288.09 hectares and falls under the 364505 pincode. Gariadhar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Velavadar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gariadhar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Velavadar

As per Census 2011, Velavadar village has a total population of 4,489 people, consisting of 2,289 males and 2,200 females. The village has 863 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 428 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,395 literate and 1,094 illiterate residents. Additionally, 531 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 9 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Velavadar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,4892,2892,200
Child Population (0–6 yrs)428221207
Scheduled Castes (SC)531274257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)963
Literate Population3,3951,8561,539
Illiterate Population1,094433661

Nearby Villages of Velavadar

Velavadar 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 Velavadar

Velavadar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gariadhar to Velavadar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Velavadar is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Velavadar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Velavadar village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Velavadar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Velavadar village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Velavadar

Where is Velavadar located?

Velavadar village is located in Gariadhar Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Velavadar?

Velavadar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Velavadar?

The pincode of Velavadar is 364505.

What is the population of Velavadar?

Velavadar has a total population of 4,489, including 2,289 males and 2,200 females.

How many households are there in Velavadar?

There are 863 households in Velavadar.

What is the literacy rate in Velavadar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velavadar is 75.63%. Male literacy is 81.08% and female literacy is 69.95%.