Karvanda - Songadh, Tapi
Karvanda is a village situated in the Songadh taluka of Tapi district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Songadh and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Vyara. Malangdev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karvanda village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Karvanda is 524701. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.13 hectares and falls under the 394716 pincode. Navapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Karvanda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nizar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Karvanda
According to the 2011 Census, Karvanda village had a total population of 456 people, including 227 males and 229 females, living in 99 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.87%, with male literacy at 51.53% and female literacy at 44.33%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 454.
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 | 456 | 227 | 229 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 57 | 31 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 454 | 225 | 229 |
| Literate Population | 191 | 101 | 90 |
| Illiterate Population | 265 | 126 | 139 |
Nearby Villages of Karvanda
Karvanda 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 Karvanda
Karvanda 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 Navapur to Karvanda is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vyara to Karvanda is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Karvanda
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karvanda village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Karvanda
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karvanda 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Karvanda
Where is Karvanda located?
Karvanda village is located in Songadh Taluka, Tapi district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Karvanda?
The Gram Panchayat of Karvanda is Malangdev.
What is the pincode of Karvanda?
The pincode of Karvanda is 394716.
What is the population of Karvanda?
Karvanda had a total population of 456, including 227 males and 229 females.
How many households are there in Karvanda?
Karvanda had 99 households.
What is the literacy rate in Karvanda?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karvanda was 47.87%. Male literacy was 51.53% and female literacy was 44.33%.