Valukad

Valukad is a village located in Ghogha taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Ghogha (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Bhavnagar. As per 2009 stats, Valukad village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Valukad unique in its vibrant Ghogha-Bhavnagar region. You’ll see Valukad’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Valukad

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Valukad is 516296. The village spans a total geographical area of 2155.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 364060. Bhavnagar is nearest town to Valukad village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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

Google Map of Valukad

Population of Valukad

According to the 2011 Census, Valukad has a total population of about 6,881, with approximately 3,503 males and 3,378 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 861 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 480 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.63%, with male literacy at about 73.77% and female literacy near 59.24%. There are around 1,158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Valukad's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Valukad

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

Nearby Villages of Valukad

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Valukad