Vankal Village Overview
Vankal is a village in Chikhli tehsil of Navsari district, Gujarat. It lies about 5 km from Chikhli tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Navsari district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Vankal village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Vankal village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Vankal is 523076. The village covers a geographical area of 547.09 hectares and has a pincode of 396325. Chikhli is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Vankal
Population & Demographics of Vankal
This section provides population and demographic details of Vankal village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,804 | 2,990 | 2,814 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 496 | 265 | 231 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 248 | 133 | 115 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 805 | 422 | 383 |
| Literate Population | 4,935 | 2,610 | 2,325 |
| Illiterate Population | 869 | 380 | 489 |
Key population details of Vankal village are given below:
- Vankal village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 5,804, including approximately 2,990 males and 2,814 females, with a sex ratio of 941 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 248 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 805 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Vankal village is high, with a literacy rate of about 85.03%.
- There are around 1,322 households in Vankal village.
Transport & Connectivity of Vankal
Transport facilities help residents of Vankal village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Vankal
The following villages are located close to Vankal and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vankal
- Where is Vankal located?
- Vankal village is located in Chikhli Taluka, Navsari district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Vankal?
- Vankal is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Vankal?
- The pincode of Vankal is 396325.
- What is the population of Vankal?
- Vankal has a total population of 5,804, including 2,990 males and 2,814 females.
- How many households are there in Vankal?
- There are 1,322 households in Vankal.
- What is the literacy rate in Vankal?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vankal is 85.03%. Male literacy is 87.29% and female literacy is 82.62%.