Borda - Talaja, Bhavnagar
Borda is a village situated in the Talaja taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talaja and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Borda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Borda is 516653. The village covers a total geographical area of 833.92 hectares and falls under the 364130 pincode. Talaja is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Borda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Talaja Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Borda
As per Census 2011, Borda village has a total population of 4,792 people, consisting of 2,451 males and 2,341 females. The village has 964 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 729 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,582 literate and 2,210 illiterate residents. Additionally, 157 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Borda are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,792 | 2,451 | 2,341 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 729 | 394 | 335 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 157 | 76 | 81 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | - |
| Literate Population | 2,582 | 1,584 | 998 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,210 | 867 | 1,343 |
Nearby Villages of Borda
Borda 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 Borda
Borda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Talaja to Borda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Borda is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Borda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Borda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Borda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Borda village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Borda
Where is Borda located?
Borda village is located in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Borda?
Borda is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Borda?
The pincode of Borda is 364130.
What is the population of Borda?
Borda has a total population of 4,792, including 2,451 males and 2,341 females.
How many households are there in Borda?
There are 964 households in Borda.
What is the literacy rate in Borda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Borda is 53.88%. Male literacy is 64.63% and female literacy is 42.63%.