Handla
About Handla
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Handla village is 514742. Handla village is located in Keshod taluka of Junagadh district in Gujarat, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Keshod (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Junagadh. As per 2009 stats, Handla village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 903.64 hectares. Handla has a total population of 1,493 peoples, out of which male population is 751 while female population is 742. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 988 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of handla village is 63.83% out of which 72.70% males and 54.85% females are literate. There are about 278 houses in handla village. Pincode of handla village locality is 362222.
When it comes to administration, Handla 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, Handla village comes under Keshod Vidhan Sabha constituency & Porbandar Lok Sabha constituency. Keshod is nearest town to handla village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.
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Population of Handla
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,493 | 751 | 742 |
| Children (0-6) | 188 | 86 | 102 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 232 | 117 | 115 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 150 | 68 | 82 |
| Literate Population | 953 | 546 | 407 |
| Illiterate Population | 540 | 205 | 335 |
Connectivity of Handla
| 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 Handla
Where is Handla located?
Handla village is situated in Keshod Taluka, within the Junagadh district of Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Handla?
Handla serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Handla?
The pincode of Handla is 362222, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Handla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Handla is 1,493, with 751 males and 742 females.
How many households are there in Handla as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Handla village has a total of 278 households.
What is the literacy rate in Handla as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Handla is 63.83%. The male literacy rate is 72.70%, while the female literacy rate is 54.85%.