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
According to the 2011 Census, Techava village had a total population of 1,965 people, including 1,010 males and 955 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 58.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 62, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| 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 had a total population of 1,965, including 1,010 males and 955 females.
How many households are there in Techava?
Techava had 411 households.
What is the literacy rate in Techava?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Techava was 70.50%. Male literacy was 81.66% and female literacy was 58.72%.