Mota Bhadra - Jamkandorna, Rajkot
Mota Bhadra is a village situated in the Jamkandorna taluka of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jamkandorna and around 91 km from the district headquarters in Rajkot. Mota Bhadra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mota Bhadra is 513313. The village covers a total geographical area of 1816.4 hectares and falls under the 360405 pincode. Jetpur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.
Mota Bhadra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jetpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Porbandar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Mota Bhadra
According to the 2011 Census, Mota Bhadra village had a total population of 2,778 people, including 1,408 males and 1,370 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.77%, with male literacy at 87.63% and female literacy at 77.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.
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 | 2,778 | 1,408 | 1,370 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 242 | 131 | 111 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 127 | 69 | 58 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,099 | 1,119 | 980 |
| Illiterate Population | 679 | 289 | 390 |
Nearby Villages of Mota Bhadra
Mota Bhadra 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 Mota Bhadra
Mota Bhadra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 Jetpur to Mota Bhadra is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajkot to Mota Bhadra is about 91 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mota Bhadra
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mota Bhadra village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Mota Bhadra
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mota Bhadra village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Mota Bhadra
Where is Mota Bhadra located?
Mota Bhadra village is located in Jamkandorna Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Mota Bhadra?
Mota Bhadra is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Mota Bhadra?
The pincode of Mota Bhadra is 360405.
What is the population of Mota Bhadra?
Mota Bhadra had a total population of 2,778, including 1,408 males and 1,370 females.
How many households are there in Mota Bhadra?
Mota Bhadra had 586 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mota Bhadra?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mota Bhadra was 82.77%. Male literacy was 87.63% and female literacy was 77.84%.