Derol Village Overview
Derol is a village in Himatnagar tehsil of Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat. It lies about 20 km from Himatnagar, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Derol village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Derol 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 Derol is 510530. The village covers a geographical area of 1699.93 hectares and has a pincode of 383220. Vijapur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Location Map of Derol
Population & Demographics of Derol
This section provides population and demographic details of Derol village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,043 | 1,594 | 1,449 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 383 | 223 | 160 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 211 | 118 | 93 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 2,017 | 1,204 | 813 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,026 | 390 | 636 |
Key population details of Derol village are given below:
- Derol village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,043, including approximately 1,594 males and 1,449 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 211 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 6 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Derol village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.28%.
- There are around 639 households in Derol village.
Transport & Connectivity of Derol
Transport facilities help residents of Derol 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 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Derol
The following villages are located close to Derol 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 Derol
- Where is Derol located?
- Derol village is located in Himatnagar Taluka, Sabar Kantha district, Gujarat, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Derol?
- Derol is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Derol?
- The pincode of Derol is 383220.
- What is the population of Derol?
- Derol has a total population of 3,043, including 1,594 males and 1,449 females.
- How many households are there in Derol?
- There are 639 households in Derol.
- What is the literacy rate in Derol?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Derol is 66.28%. Male literacy is 75.53% and female literacy is 56.11%.