Valukad - Palitana, Bhavnagar

Valukad is a village situated in the Palitana taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palitana and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Valukad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Valukad is 516480. The village covers a total geographical area of 1575.82 hectares and falls under the 364270 pincode. Palitana is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Valukad 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 Valukad

According to the 2011 Census, Valukad village had a total population of 4,196 people, including 2,088 males and 2,108 females, living in 842 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.54%, with male literacy at 80.18% and female literacy at 63.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Valukad

Valukad 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 Valukad

Public transport in the Valukad is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Valukad.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palitana to Valukad is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Valukad 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 Valukad

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Valukad village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Valukad

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Valukad village are given below:

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