Velariya Village Overview
Velariya is a village in Dhoraji tehsil of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It lies about 20 km from Dhoraji tehsil headquarters and around 90 km from Rajkot district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Velariya village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Velariya 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 Velariya is 513396. The village covers a geographical area of 226.49 hectares and has a pincode of 360410. Dhoraji is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Velariya
Population & Demographics of Velariya
This section provides population and demographic details of Velariya village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 91 | 43 | 48 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 73 | 38 | 35 |
| Illiterate Population | 18 | 5 | 13 |
Key population details of Velariya village are given below:
- Velariya village is a very small village with a total population of around 91, including approximately 43 males and 48 females, with a sex ratio of 1116 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Velariya village is high, with a literacy rate of about 80.22%.
- There are around 21 households in Velariya village.
Transport & Connectivity of Velariya
Transport facilities help residents of Velariya 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 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Velariya
The following villages are located close to Velariya 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 Velariya
- Where is Velariya located?
- Velariya village is located in Dhoraji Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Velariya?
- Velariya is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Velariya?
- The pincode of Velariya is 360410.
- What is the population of Velariya?
- Velariya has a total population of 91, including 43 males and 48 females.
- How many households are there in Velariya?
- There are 21 households in Velariya.
- What is the literacy rate in Velariya?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Velariya is 80.22%. Male literacy is 88.37% and female literacy is 72.92%.