Gangavada - Umrala, Bhavnagar
Gangavada is a village situated in the Umrala taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Umrala and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Lakhawad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangavada village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangavada is 516213. The village covers a total geographical area of 803.82 hectares and falls under the 364230 pincode. Dhola is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Gangavada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gadhada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhavnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Gangavada
Gangavada 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 Gangavada
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Gangavada. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Gangavada.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhola to Gangavada is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Gangavada is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gangavada
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gangavada village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Gangavada
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gangavada village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gangavada
Where is Gangavada located?
Gangavada village is located in Umrala Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gangavada?
The Gram Panchayat of Gangavada is Lakhawad.
What is the pincode of Gangavada?
The pincode of Gangavada is 364230.