Trapaj - Talaja, Bhavnagar
Trapaj is a village situated in the Talaja taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Talaja and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Trapaj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Trapaj is 516586. The village covers a total geographical area of 1839.2 hectares and falls under the 364150 pincode. Alang is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Trapaj 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 Trapaj
As per Census 2011, Trapaj village has a total population of 6,581 people, consisting of 3,392 males and 3,189 females. The village has 1,111 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 824 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,312 literate and 2,269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Trapaj are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,581 | 3,392 | 3,189 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 824 | 425 | 399 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 307 | 157 | 150 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 4,312 | 2,421 | 1,891 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,269 | 971 | 1,298 |
Nearby Villages of Trapaj
Trapaj 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 Trapaj
Public transport in the Trapaj 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 Alang to Trapaj is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Trapaj is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Trapaj
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Trapaj 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 Trapaj
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Trapaj village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Trapaj
Where is Trapaj located?
Trapaj village is located in Talaja Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Trapaj?
Trapaj is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Trapaj?
The pincode of Trapaj is 364150.
What is the population of Trapaj?
Trapaj has a total population of 6,581, including 3,392 males and 3,189 females.
How many households are there in Trapaj?
There are 1,111 households in Trapaj.
What is the literacy rate in Trapaj?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Trapaj is 65.52%. Male literacy is 71.37% and female literacy is 59.30%.