Thadach - Palitana, Bhavnagar
Thadach is a village situated in the Palitana taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palitana and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Thadach village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Thadach is 516558. The village covers a total geographical area of 1060.77 hectares and falls under the 364140 pincode. Talaja is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Thadach 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 Thadach
As per Census 2011, Thadach village has a total population of 4,661 people, consisting of 2,397 males and 2,264 females. The village has 833 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 674 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,891 literate and 1,770 illiterate residents. Additionally, 174 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Thadach are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,661 | 2,397 | 2,264 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 674 | 370 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 174 | 81 | 93 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 2,891 | 1,710 | 1,181 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,770 | 687 | 1,083 |
Transport and Connectivity of Thadach
Public transport in the Thadach 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 Talaja to Thadach is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Thadach is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Thadach
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Thadach 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 Thadach
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Thadach village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Thadach
Where is Thadach located?
Thadach village is located in Palitana Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Thadach?
Thadach is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Thadach?
The pincode of Thadach is 364140.
What is the population of Thadach?
Thadach has a total population of 4,661, including 2,397 males and 2,264 females.
How many households are there in Thadach?
There are 833 households in Thadach.
What is the literacy rate in Thadach?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thadach is 62.03%. Male literacy is 71.34% and female literacy is 52.16%.