Vadwala-Rana - Ranavav, Porbandar

Vadwala-Rana is a village situated in the Ranavav taluka of Porbandar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranavav and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Porbandar. Vadwala-Rana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vadwala-Rana is 514258. The village covers a total geographical area of 2652.74 hectares and falls under the 360570 pincode. Ranavav is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Vadwala-Rana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Vadwala-Rana

As per Census 2011, Vadwala-Rana village has a total population of 3,608 people, consisting of 1,848 males and 1,760 females. The village has 784 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 463 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,142 literate and 1,466 illiterate residents. Additionally, 447 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Vadwala-Rana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6081,8481,760
Child Population (0–6 yrs)463255208
Scheduled Castes (SC)447223224
Scheduled Tribes (ST)552827
Literate Population2,1421,226916
Illiterate Population1,466622844

Nearby Villages of Vadwala-Rana

Vadwala-Rana 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 Vadwala-Rana

Vadwala-Rana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Vadwala-Rana.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranavav to Vadwala-Rana is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Porbandar to Vadwala-Rana is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vadwala-Rana

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vadwala-Rana village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Vadwala-Rana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vadwala-Rana village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Vadwala-Rana

Where is Vadwala-Rana located?

Vadwala-Rana village is located in Ranavav Taluka, Porbandar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Vadwala-Rana?

Vadwala-Rana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Vadwala-Rana?

The pincode of Vadwala-Rana is 360570.

What is the population of Vadwala-Rana?

Vadwala-Rana has a total population of 3,608, including 1,848 males and 1,760 females.

How many households are there in Vadwala-Rana?

There are 784 households in Vadwala-Rana.

What is the literacy rate in Vadwala-Rana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Vadwala-Rana is 59.37%. Male literacy is 66.34% and female literacy is 52.05%.