Langad - Songadh, Tapi
Langad is a village situated in the Songadh taluka of Tapi district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Songadh and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Vyara. Otta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Langad village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Langad is 524702. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.35 hectares and falls under the 394716 pincode. Navapur is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Langad 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 Langad
According to the 2011 Census, Langad village had a total population of 330 people, including 172 males and 158 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.14%, with male literacy at 64.71% and female literacy at 55.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.
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 | 330 | 172 | 158 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 34 | 19 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 329 | 171 | 158 |
| Literate Population | 178 | 99 | 79 |
| Illiterate Population | 152 | 73 | 79 |
Nearby Villages of Langad
Langad 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 Langad
Public transport in the Langad 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 Langad is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Vyara to Langad is about 71 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 Langad
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Langad 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 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Langad
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Langad 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) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Langad
Where is Langad located?
Langad village is located in Songadh Taluka, Tapi district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Langad?
The Gram Panchayat of Langad is Otta.
What is the pincode of Langad?
The pincode of Langad is 394716.
What is the population of Langad?
Langad had a total population of 330, including 172 males and 158 females.
How many households are there in Langad?
Langad had 68 households.
What is the literacy rate in Langad?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Langad was 60.14%. Male literacy was 64.71% and female literacy was 55.24%.