Piyaj
About Piyaj
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Piyaj village is 511151. Piyaj village is located in Kalol taluka of Gandhinagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Kalol (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Gandhinagar. As per 2009 stats, Piyaj village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 826.39 hectares. Piyaj has a total population of 4,342 peoples, out of which male population is 2,222 while female population is 2,120. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 954 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of piyaj village is 62.76% out of which 74.71% males and 50.24% females are literate. There are about 826 houses in piyaj village. Pincode of piyaj village locality is 382721.
When it comes to administration, Piyaj village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Piyaj village comes under Kalol Vidhan Sabha constituency & Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency. Kalol is nearest town to piyaj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
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Population of Piyaj
The population details of Piyaj cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,342 | 2,222 | 2,120 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 631 | 327 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 490 | 254 | 236 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 2,725 | 1,660 | 1,065 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,617 | 562 | 1,055 |
Connectivity of Piyaj
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Piyaj
Where is Piyaj located?
Piyaj village is situated in Kalol Taluka, within the Gandhinagar district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Piyaj?
Piyaj serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Piyaj?
The pincode of Piyaj is 382721, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Piyaj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Piyaj is 4,342, with 2,222 males and 2,120 females.
How many households are there in Piyaj as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Piyaj village has a total of 826 households.
What is the literacy rate in Piyaj as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Piyaj is 62.76%. The male literacy rate is 74.71%, while the female literacy rate is 50.24%.