Velakot

Velakot is a village located in the Gir Gadhda Subdivision of Gir Somnath district,Gujarat, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Velakot, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Velakot Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageVelakot
Pincode362530
Area472.69 Sq. Km
Village Code515292
Sub-DistrictGir Gadhda
Sub-District Code6199
DistrictGir Somnath
District Code675
State/UTGujarat
State/UT Code24
Gram PanchayatVelakot
Gram Panchayat Code160000
Block PanchayatGir-Gadhada
Block Panchayat Code275705
Total Population (2011 Census)1937
Total Households329
Nearest TownUNA (Distance: 27 Km)

Velakot has a population of 1937 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Velakot Gram Panchayat and the Gir-Gadhada Block Panchayat in Gir Gadhda District. The village has 329 households and is identified by village code 515292. Velakot is located in the 362530 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Gir Gadhda Sub-District.

Total Population of Velakot

As of the 2011 census, Population of Velakot has a population of approximately 1937 people, where the male population is 984 and the female population is 953.

Total 1937
Male 984
Female 953

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Velakot

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Velakot is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 0
Male 0
Female 0
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 0
Male 0
Female 0

Household in Velakot

There are approximately 329 households in Velakot. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 329
People / Family 5

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Velakot

Velakot falls under the Gir Gadhda Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Velakot is Gir Gadhda, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Velakot Village

As per the 2011 Census, Velakot presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Velakot Village (2011):

Total 1023
Male 608
Female 415

illiteracy in Velakot Village (2011):

Total 914
Male 376
Female 538

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Connectivity of Velakot

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School1
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available (Within 3-5 km)
Well Available
Tank Available (Within 3-5 km)
Tubewell Available (Within 3-5 km)
Handpump Available
Other Sources Available (Within 3-5 km)

Nearby Villages of Velakot

Frequently Asked Questions About Velakot Village

The total population of Velakot Village is approximately 1937 people.

The male population is 984, while the female population is 953.

Velakot Village has about 329 households.

The average household size in Velakot is approximately 5 people per household.

The total literate population is 1023, which includes 608 males and 415 females.

The total illiterate population is 914, consisting of 376 males and 538 females.

There are 44 villages in the Gir Gadhda Sub-District.

Velakot Village falls under the Velakot Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Velakot Village is 362530.

Velakot Village is part of the Gir-Gadhada Block Panchayat.