Udakiya Village Overview
Udakiya is a village in Dhoraji tehsil of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It lies about 15 km from Dhoraji tehsil headquarters and around 107 km from Rajkot district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Udakiya village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Udakiya 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 Udakiya is 513390. The village covers a geographical area of 472.41 hectares and has a pincode of 360410. Dhoraji is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Udakiya
Population & Demographics of Udakiya
This section provides population and demographic details of Udakiya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 692 | 345 | 347 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 72 | 33 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 564 | 305 | 259 |
| Illiterate Population | 128 | 40 | 88 |
Key population details of Udakiya village are given below:
- Udakiya village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 692, including approximately 345 males and 347 females, with a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Udakiya village is high, with a literacy rate of about 81.50%.
- There are around 158 households in Udakiya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Udakiya
Transport facilities help residents of Udakiya 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Udakiya
The following villages are located close to Udakiya 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 Udakiya
- Where is Udakiya located?
- Udakiya village is located in Dhoraji Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Udakiya?
- Udakiya is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Udakiya?
- The pincode of Udakiya is 360410.
- What is the population of Udakiya?
- Udakiya has a total population of 692, including 345 males and 347 females.
- How many households are there in Udakiya?
- There are 158 households in Udakiya.
- What is the literacy rate in Udakiya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Udakiya is 81.50%. Male literacy is 88.41% and female literacy is 74.64%.