Longdi - Mahuva, Bhavnagar
Longdi is a village situated in the Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuva and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Longdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Longdi is 516727. The village covers a total geographical area of 1092.98 hectares and falls under the 364295 pincode. Mahuva is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Longdi 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 Longdi
As per Census 2011, Longdi village has a total population of 3,184 people, consisting of 1,595 males and 1,589 females. The village has 577 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 491 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,658 literate and 1,526 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Longdi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,184 | 1,595 | 1,589 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 491 | 242 | 249 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 18 | 19 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,658 | 1,008 | 650 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,526 | 587 | 939 |
Nearby Villages of Longdi
Longdi 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 Longdi
Longdi 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 Mahuva to Longdi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Longdi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Longdi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Longdi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Longdi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Longdi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Longdi
Where is Longdi located?
Longdi village is located in Mahuva Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Longdi?
Longdi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Longdi?
The pincode of Longdi is 364295.
What is the population of Longdi?
Longdi has a total population of 3,184, including 1,595 males and 1,589 females.
How many households are there in Longdi?
There are 577 households in Longdi.
What is the literacy rate in Longdi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Longdi is 52.07%. Male literacy is 63.20% and female literacy is 40.91%.