Vankiya

Vankiya is a village located in Dhrol taluka of Jamnagar district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Dhrol (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Jamnagar. As per 2009 stats, Vankiya village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Vankiya unique in its vibrant Dhrol-Jamnagar region. You’ll see Vankiya’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Vankiya

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Vankiya is 513738. The village spans a total geographical area of 1958.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 361210. Dhrol is nearest town to Vankiya village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

When it comes to local governance, Vankiya village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kalavad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Vankiya

Population of Vankiya

According to the 2011 Census, Vankiya has a total population of about 2,316, with approximately 1,196 males and 1,120 females. The sex ratio is around 936 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 252 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 301 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.42%, with male literacy at about 79.43% and female literacy near 62.86%. There are around 447 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Vankiya's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Vankiya

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Vankiya. As per the 2011 stats, Vankiya had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Vankiya

Knowing the nearby villages of Vankiya helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Vankiya.

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