Piyava - Chotila, Surendranagar
Piyava is a village situated in the Chotila taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chotila and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Surendranagar. Piyava village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Piyava is 512380. The village covers a total geographical area of 1628.83 hectares and falls under the 363520 pincode. Chotila is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Piyava village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chotila Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surendranagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Piyava
According to the 2011 Census, Piyava village had a total population of 1,933 people, including 994 males and 939 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.22%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 52.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304.
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 | 1,933 | 994 | 939 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 300 | 148 | 152 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 304 | 151 | 153 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,065 | 655 | 410 |
| Illiterate Population | 868 | 339 | 529 |
Nearby Villages of Piyava
Piyava 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 Piyava
Piyava 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 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chotila to Piyava is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Surendranagar to Piyava is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Piyava
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Piyava village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Piyava
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Piyava 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 Piyava
Where is Piyava located?
Piyava village is located in Chotila Taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Piyava?
Piyava is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Piyava?
The pincode of Piyava is 363520.
What is the population of Piyava?
Piyava had a total population of 1,933, including 994 males and 939 females.
How many households are there in Piyava?
Piyava had 359 households.
What is the literacy rate in Piyava?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Piyava was 65.22%. Male literacy was 77.42% and female literacy was 52.10%.