Gediya - Dasada, Surendranagar
Gediya is a village situated in the Dasada taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patdi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Surendranagar. Gediya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gediya is 512154. The village covers a total geographical area of 1343.98 hectares and falls under the 363745 pincode. Kharaghoda is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.
Gediya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dasada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Surendranagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gediya
As per Census 2011, Gediya village has a total population of 1,980 people, consisting of 1,008 males and 972 females. The village has 440 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 229 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,393 literate and 587 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gediya are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,980 | 1,008 | 972 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 229 | 138 | 91 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 146 | 75 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Literate Population | 1,393 | 779 | 614 |
| Illiterate Population | 587 | 229 | 358 |
Nearby Villages of Gediya
Gediya 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 Gediya
Gediya 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 Kharaghoda to Gediya is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Surendranagar to Gediya is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gediya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gediya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Gediya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gediya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gediya
Where is Gediya located?
Gediya village is located in Dasada Taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gediya?
Gediya is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Gediya?
The pincode of Gediya is 363745.
What is the population of Gediya?
Gediya has a total population of 1,980, including 1,008 males and 972 females.
How many households are there in Gediya?
There are 440 households in Gediya.
What is the literacy rate in Gediya?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gediya is 70.35%. Male literacy is 77.28% and female literacy is 63.17%.