Sedarda - Mahuva, Bhavnagar
Sedarda is a village situated in the Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuva and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Sedarda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sedarda is 516707. The village covers a total geographical area of 2256.29 hectares and falls under the 364280 pincode. Mahuva is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sedarda 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 Sedarda
As per Census 2011, Sedarda village has a total population of 6,795 people, consisting of 3,416 males and 3,379 females. The village has 1,131 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,044 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,441 literate and 3,354 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sedarda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,795 | 3,416 | 3,379 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,044 | 519 | 525 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 286 | 146 | 140 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 3,441 | 2,113 | 1,328 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,354 | 1,303 | 2,051 |
Nearby Villages of Sedarda
Sedarda 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 Sedarda
Sedarda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Sedarda has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Sedarda is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Sedarda is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Sedarda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sedarda 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 Sedarda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sedarda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Sedarda
Where is Sedarda located?
Sedarda village is located in Mahuva Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sedarda?
Sedarda is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sedarda?
The pincode of Sedarda is 364280.
What is the population of Sedarda?
Sedarda has a total population of 6,795, including 3,416 males and 3,379 females.
How many households are there in Sedarda?
There are 1,131 households in Sedarda.
What is the literacy rate in Sedarda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sedarda is 50.64%. Male literacy is 61.86% and female literacy is 39.30%.