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:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,489 | 2,289 | 2,200 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 428 | 221 | 207 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 531 | 274 | 257 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 3,395 | 1,856 | 1,539 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,094 | 433 | 661 |
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.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available 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 Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available 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%.