Visavadar - Mahuva, Bhavnagar
Visavadar is a village situated in the Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuva and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Visavadar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Visavadar is 516782. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.94 hectares and falls under the 364290 pincode. Mahuva is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Visavadar 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 Visavadar
As per Census 2011, Visavadar village has a total population of 521 people, consisting of 282 males and 239 females. The village has 99 households and a sex ratio of 847 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 251 literate and 270 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Visavadar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 521 | 282 | 239 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 108 | 61 | 47 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 17 | 20 |
| Literate Population | 251 | 181 | 70 |
| Illiterate Population | 270 | 101 | 169 |
Nearby Villages of Visavadar
Visavadar 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 Visavadar
Public transport in the Visavadar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| 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 Visavadar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Visavadar 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 Visavadar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Visavadar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Visavadar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Visavadar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Visavadar
Where is Visavadar located?
Visavadar village is located in Mahuva Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Visavadar?
Visavadar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Visavadar?
The pincode of Visavadar is 364290.
What is the population of Visavadar?
Visavadar has a total population of 521, including 282 males and 239 females.
How many households are there in Visavadar?
There are 99 households in Visavadar.
What is the literacy rate in Visavadar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Visavadar is 48.18%. Male literacy is 64.18% and female literacy is 29.29%.