Navinal - Mundra, Kachchh
Navinal is a village situated in the Mundra taluka of Kachchh district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mundra and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bhuj. Navinal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Navinal is 507344. The village covers a total geographical area of 1038.33 hectares and falls under the 370405 pincode. Mundra is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.
Navinal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Navinal
As per Census 2011, Navinal village has a total population of 3,100 people, consisting of 2,406 males and 694 females. The village has 602 households and a sex ratio of 288 females per 1,000 males. There are 214 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,387 literate and 713 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Navinal are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,100 | 2,406 | 694 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 214 | 114 | 100 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 261 | 138 | 123 |
| Literate Population | 2,387 | 2,003 | 384 |
| Illiterate Population | 713 | 403 | 310 |
Nearby Villages of Navinal
Navinal 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 Navinal
Navinal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mundra to Navinal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhuj to Navinal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Navinal
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Navinal village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Navinal
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Navinal village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Navinal
Where is Navinal located?
Navinal village is located in Mundra Taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Navinal?
Navinal is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Navinal?
The pincode of Navinal is 370405.
What is the population of Navinal?
Navinal has a total population of 3,100, including 2,406 males and 694 females.
How many households are there in Navinal?
There are 602 households in Navinal.
What is the literacy rate in Navinal?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Navinal is 77.00%. Male literacy is 83.25% and female literacy is 55.33%.