Movan - Khambhalia, Devbhumi Dwarka
Movan is a village situated in the Khambhalia taluka of Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 25 km from Khambhalia and around 81 km from Jamnagar. Movan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Movan is 513533. The village covers a total geographical area of 1852.96 hectares and falls under the 361305 pincode. Khambhalia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.
Movan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khambhalia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Movan
As per Census 2011, Movan village has a total population of 4,080 people, consisting of 2,062 males and 2,018 females. The village has 780 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 614 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,113 literate and 1,967 illiterate residents. Additionally, 274 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Movan are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,080 | 2,062 | 2,018 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 614 | 328 | 286 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 274 | 141 | 133 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 2,113 | 1,257 | 856 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,967 | 805 | 1,162 |
Nearby Villages of Movan
Movan 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 Movan
Public transport in the Movan is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khambhalia to Movan is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jamnagar to Movan is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Movan
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Movan 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Movan
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Movan 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 Movan
Where is Movan located?
Movan village is located in Khambhalia Taluka, Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Movan?
Movan is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Movan?
The pincode of Movan is 361305.
What is the population of Movan?
Movan has a total population of 4,080, including 2,062 males and 2,018 females.
How many households are there in Movan?
There are 780 households in Movan.
What is the literacy rate in Movan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Movan is 51.79%. Male literacy is 60.96% and female literacy is 42.42%.