Men - Una, Gir Somnath
Men is a village situated in the Una taluka of Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 8 km from Una and around 160 km from Junagadh. Men village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Men is 515287. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.78 hectares and falls under the 362560 pincode. Una is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Men village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Una Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Junagadh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Men
As per Census 2011, Men village has a total population of 1,250 people, consisting of 614 males and 636 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 609 illiterate residents. Additionally, 127 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Men are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,250 | 614 | 636 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 186 | 88 | 98 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 127 | 69 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 641 | 359 | 282 |
| Illiterate Population | 609 | 255 | 354 |
Nearby Villages of Men
Men 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 Men
Public transport in the Men is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Men.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| 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 Una to Men is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Men is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Men
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Men village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Men
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Men 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 Men
Where is Men located?
Men village is located in Una Taluka, Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Men?
Men is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Men?
The pincode of Men is 362560.
What is the population of Men?
Men has a total population of 1,250, including 614 males and 636 females.
How many households are there in Men?
There are 210 households in Men.
What is the literacy rate in Men?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Men is 51.28%. Male literacy is 58.47% and female literacy is 44.34%.