Velva - Manavadar, Junagadh
Velva is a village situated in the Manavadar taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manavadar and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Junagadh. Velva village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Velva is 514369. The village covers a total geographical area of 1311.37 hectares and falls under the 362630 pincode. Manavadar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Velva village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manavadar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Porbandar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Velva
As per Census 2011, Velva village has a total population of 2,238 people, consisting of 1,141 males and 1,097 females. The village has 496 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,570 literate and 668 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Velva are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,238 | 1,141 | 1,097 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 194 | 88 | 106 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 294 | 150 | 144 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 1,570 | 889 | 681 |
| Illiterate Population | 668 | 252 | 416 |
Nearby Villages of Velva
Velva 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 Velva
Public transport in the Velva is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manavadar to Velva is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Velva is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Velva
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Velva village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Velva
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Velva village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Velva
Where is Velva located?
Velva village is located in Manavadar Taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Velva?
Velva is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Velva?
The pincode of Velva is 362630.
What is the population of Velva?
Velva has a total population of 2,238, including 1,141 males and 1,097 females.
How many households are there in Velva?
There are 496 households in Velva.
What is the literacy rate in Velva?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velva is 70.15%. Male literacy is 77.91% and female literacy is 62.08%.