Nesvad - Mahuva, Bhavnagar
Nesvad is a village situated in the Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuva and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Nesvad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nesvad is 516780. The village covers a total geographical area of 646.64 hectares and falls under the 364290 pincode. Mahuva is the nearest town, located about 1 km away.
Nesvad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahuva Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Nesvad
As per Census 2011, Nesvad village has a total population of 10,501 people, consisting of 5,407 males and 5,094 females. The village has 1,832 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,725 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,364 literate and 4,137 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nesvad are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,501 | 5,407 | 5,094 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,725 | 902 | 823 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 263 | 137 | 126 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 6,364 | 3,821 | 2,543 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,137 | 1,586 | 2,551 |
Nearby Villages of Nesvad
Nesvad 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 Nesvad
Public transport in the Nesvad is mainly available through bus services. Nesvad has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahuva to Nesvad is about 1 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Nesvad is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nesvad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nesvad 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 Nesvad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nesvad 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) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Nesvad
Where is Nesvad located?
Nesvad village is located in Mahuva Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nesvad?
Nesvad is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Nesvad?
The pincode of Nesvad is 364290.
What is the population of Nesvad?
Nesvad has a total population of 10,501, including 5,407 males and 5,094 females.
How many households are there in Nesvad?
There are 1,832 households in Nesvad.
What is the literacy rate in Nesvad?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nesvad is 60.60%. Male literacy is 70.67% and female literacy is 49.92%.