Depla - Jesar, Bhavnagar
Depla is a village situated in the Jesar taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 5 km from Palitana and around 110 km from Bhavnagar. Depla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Depla is 516538. The village covers a total geographical area of 1574.63 hectares and falls under the 364510 pincode. Palitana is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Depla village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Palitana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Depla
As per Census 2011, Depla village has a total population of 1,710 people, consisting of 861 males and 849 females. The village has 332 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 230 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 735 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Depla are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,710 | 861 | 849 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 230 | 119 | 111 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| Literate Population | 975 | 558 | 417 |
| Illiterate Population | 735 | 303 | 432 |
Nearby Villages of Depla
Depla 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 Depla
Depla 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 | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palitana to Depla is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Depla is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Depla
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Depla village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Depla
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Depla village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Depla
Where is Depla located?
Depla village is located in Jesar Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Depla?
Depla is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Depla?
The pincode of Depla is 364510.
What is the population of Depla?
Depla has a total population of 1,710, including 861 males and 849 females.
How many households are there in Depla?
There are 332 households in Depla.
What is the literacy rate in Depla?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Depla is 57.02%. Male literacy is 64.81% and female literacy is 49.12%.