Visavadi - Dasada, Surendranagar
Visavadi is a village situated in the Dasada taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Patdi and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Surendranagar. Visavadi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Visavadi is 512101. The village covers a total geographical area of 1616.48 hectares and falls under the 363750 pincode. Patdi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Visavadi 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 Visavadi
According to the 2011 Census, Visavadi village had a total population of 2,291 people, including 1,196 males and 1,095 females, living in 497 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.58%, with male literacy at 94.11% and female literacy at 76.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 801, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.
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 | 2,291 | 1,196 | 1,095 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 239 | 126 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 801 | 419 | 382 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,756 | 1,007 | 749 |
| Illiterate Population | 535 | 189 | 346 |
Nearby Villages of Visavadi
Visavadi 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 Visavadi
Visavadi 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 Patdi to Visavadi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Surendranagar to Visavadi is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Visavadi
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Visavadi 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 | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Visavadi
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Visavadi village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Visavadi
Where is Visavadi located?
Visavadi village is located in Dasada Taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Visavadi?
Visavadi is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Visavadi?
The pincode of Visavadi is 363750.
What is the population of Visavadi?
Visavadi had a total population of 2,291, including 1,196 males and 1,095 females.
How many households are there in Visavadi?
Visavadi had 497 households.
What is the literacy rate in Visavadi?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Visavadi was 85.58%. Male literacy was 94.11% and female literacy was 76.27%.