Techava - Vijapur, Mahesana
Techava is a village situated in the Vijapur taluka of Mahesana district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijapur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Mahesana. Deriya-techava serves as the Gram Panchayat for Techava village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Techava is 509382. The village covers a total geographical area of 906.28 hectares and falls under the 384570 pincode. Vadnagar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Techava village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Techava
As per Census 2011, Techava village has a total population of 1,965 people, consisting of 1,010 males and 955 females. The village has 411 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 233 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,221 literate and 744 illiterate residents. Additionally, 62 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Techava are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,965 | 1,010 | 955 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 233 | 121 | 112 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 62 | 31 | 31 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,221 | 726 | 495 |
| Illiterate Population | 744 | 284 | 460 |
Nearby Villages of Techava
Techava 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 Techava
Public transport in the Techava 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 Vadnagar to Techava is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahesana to Techava is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Techava
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Techava village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Techava
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Techava village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Techava
Where is Techava located?
Techava village is located in Vijapur Taluka, Mahesana district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Techava?
The Gram Panchayat of Techava is Deriya-techava.
What is the pincode of Techava?
The pincode of Techava is 384570.
What is the population of Techava?
Techava has a total population of 1,965, including 1,010 males and 955 females.
How many households are there in Techava?
There are 411 households in Techava.
What is the literacy rate in Techava?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Techava is 62.14%. Male literacy is 71.88% and female literacy is 51.83%.