Lamba - Kalyanpur, Devbhumi Dwarka
Lamba is a village situated in the Kalyanpur taluka of Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 22 km from Kalyanpur and around 102 km from Jamnagar. Lamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamba is 513998. The village covers a total geographical area of 5193.28 hectares and falls under the 361315 pincode. Porbandar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Lamba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dwarka Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Lamba
As per Census 2011, Lamba village has a total population of 8,681 people, consisting of 4,520 males and 4,161 females. The village has 1,621 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,093 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,406 literate and 3,275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 145 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 22 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lamba are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,681 | 4,520 | 4,161 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,093 | 555 | 538 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 145 | 73 | 72 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Literate Population | 5,406 | 3,214 | 2,192 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,275 | 1,306 | 1,969 |
Nearby Villages of Lamba
Lamba 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 Lamba
Public transport in the Lamba is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Lamba.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| 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 Porbandar to Lamba is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jamnagar to Lamba is about 102 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Lamba
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lamba 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 Lamba
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lamba 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) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Lamba
Where is Lamba located?
Lamba village is located in Kalyanpur Taluka, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lamba?
Lamba is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Lamba?
The pincode of Lamba is 361315.
What is the population of Lamba?
Lamba has a total population of 8,681, including 4,520 males and 4,161 females.
How many households are there in Lamba?
There are 1,621 households in Lamba.
What is the literacy rate in Lamba?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lamba is 62.27%. Male literacy is 71.11% and female literacy is 52.68%.