Jetalvad - Visavadar, Junagadh
Jetalvad is a village situated in the Visavadar taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Visavadar and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Junagadh. Jetalvad village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Jetalvad is 514626. The village covers a total geographical area of 1382.16 hectares and falls under the 362130 pincode. Visavadar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Jetalvad village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Visavadar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Junagadh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Jetalvad
As per Census 2011, Jetalvad village has a total population of 2,658 people, consisting of 1,371 males and 1,287 females. The village has 546 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 262 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,867 literate and 791 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jetalvad are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,658 | 1,371 | 1,287 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 262 | 127 | 135 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 166 | 87 | 79 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | - | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,867 | 1,071 | 796 |
| Illiterate Population | 791 | 300 | 491 |
Nearby Villages of Jetalvad
Jetalvad 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 Jetalvad
Jetalvad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Jetalvad has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Visavadar to Jetalvad is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Junagadh to Jetalvad is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Jetalvad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jetalvad village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Jetalvad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jetalvad village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Jetalvad
Where is Jetalvad located?
Jetalvad village is located in Visavadar Taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Jetalvad?
Jetalvad is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Jetalvad?
The pincode of Jetalvad is 362130.
What is the population of Jetalvad?
Jetalvad has a total population of 2,658, including 1,371 males and 1,287 females.
How many households are there in Jetalvad?
There are 546 households in Jetalvad.
What is the literacy rate in Jetalvad?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Jetalvad is 70.24%. Male literacy is 78.12% and female literacy is 61.85%.