Zariya Village Overview
Zariya is a village in Sihor tehsil of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It lies about 26 km from Sihor tehsil headquarters and around 49 km from Bhavnagar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Zariya village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Zariya village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Zariya is 516359. The village covers a geographical area of 1195.09 hectares and has a pincode of 364230. Sihor is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Zariya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Palitana Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Zariya
Population & Demographics of Zariya
This section provides population and demographic details of Zariya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,921 | 992 | 929 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 247 | 157 | 90 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 204 | 105 | 99 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,191 | 701 | 490 |
| Illiterate Population | 730 | 291 | 439 |
Key population details of Zariya village are given below:
- Zariya village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,921, including approximately 992 males and 929 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 204 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 5 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Zariya village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.00%.
- There are around 353 households in Zariya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Zariya
Transport facilities help residents of Zariya village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Zariya
The following villages are located close to Zariya and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zariya
- Where is Zariya located?
- Zariya village is located in Sihor Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Zariya?
- Zariya is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Zariya?
- The pincode of Zariya is 364230.
- What is the population of Zariya?
- Zariya has a total population of 1,921, including 992 males and 929 females.
- How many households are there in Zariya?
- There are 353 households in Zariya.
- What is the literacy rate in Zariya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Zariya is 62.00%. Male literacy is 70.67% and female literacy is 52.74%.