Station Vavdi - Jetpur, Rajkot
Station Vavdi is a village situated in the Jetpur taluka of Rajkot district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jetpur and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Rajkot. Station Vavdi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Station Vavdi is 513432. The village covers a total geographical area of 1256.13 hectares and falls under the 360485 pincode. Jetpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.
Station Vavdi 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 Station Vavdi
As per Census 2011, Station Vavdi village has a total population of 1,980 people, consisting of 1,000 males and 980 females. The village has 405 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,335 literate and 645 illiterate residents. Additionally, 156 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Station Vavdi are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,980 | 1,000 | 980 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 162 | 86 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 156 | 82 | 74 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 35 | 14 | 21 |
| Literate Population | 1,335 | 743 | 592 |
| Illiterate Population | 645 | 257 | 388 |
Nearby Villages of Station Vavdi
Station Vavdi 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 Station Vavdi
Public transport in the Station Vavdi is mainly available through bus services. Station Vavdi has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jetpur to Station Vavdi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajkot to Station Vavdi is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Station Vavdi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Station Vavdi village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Station Vavdi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Station Vavdi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Station Vavdi
Where is Station Vavdi located?
Station Vavdi village is located in Jetpur Taluka, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Station Vavdi?
Station Vavdi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Station Vavdi?
The pincode of Station Vavdi is 360485.
What is the population of Station Vavdi?
Station Vavdi has a total population of 1,980, including 1,000 males and 980 females.
How many households are there in Station Vavdi?
There are 405 households in Station Vavdi.
What is the literacy rate in Station Vavdi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Station Vavdi is 67.42%. Male literacy is 74.30% and female literacy is 60.41%.