Luvana (K) - Raah, Vav-Tharad
Luvana (K) is a village situated in the Raah taluka of Vav-Tharad district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 30 km from Tharad and around 100 km from Palanpur. Luvana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Luvana (K) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Luvana (K) is 507511. The village covers a total geographical area of 1663.97 hectares and falls under the 385565 pincode. Tharad is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Luvana (K) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tharad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Banaskantha Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Luvana (K)
As per Census 2011, Luvana (K) village has a total population of 4,149 people, consisting of 2,136 males and 2,013 females. The village has 695 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 626 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,124 literate and 2,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Luvana (K) are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,149 | 2,136 | 2,013 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 626 | 317 | 309 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 328 | 175 | 153 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 2,124 | 1,380 | 744 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,025 | 756 | 1,269 |
Nearby Villages of Luvana (K)
Luvana (K) 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 Luvana (K)
Public transport in the Luvana (K) 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 Tharad to Luvana (K) is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Palanpur to Luvana (K) is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Luvana (K)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Luvana (K) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Luvana (K)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Luvana (K) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Luvana (K)
Where is Luvana (K) located?
Luvana (K) village is located in Raah Taluka, Vav-Tharad district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Luvana (K)?
The Gram Panchayat of Luvana (K) is Luvana.
What is the pincode of Luvana (K)?
The pincode of Luvana (K) is 385565.
What is the population of Luvana (K)?
Luvana (K) has a total population of 4,149, including 2,136 males and 2,013 females.
How many households are there in Luvana (K)?
There are 695 households in Luvana (K).
What is the literacy rate in Luvana (K)?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Luvana (K) is 51.19%. Male literacy is 64.61% and female literacy is 36.96%.