Margala — Fatepura, Dahod, Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JIGNESHBHAI DAHYABHAI PATEL

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LGD code: 519086
Pincode: 389172
Population: 8,522
Households: 1,447
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Sex ratio: 1013 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 4,063

Key facts — Margala

LGD code: 519086
Pincode: 389172
Population (Census 2011): 8,522
Population (projected 2026): 10,047
Households: 1,447
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1013
Literacy rate: 44.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kheda
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Matar
Member of Parliament: Devusinh Chauhan
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalpeshbhai Ashabhai Parmar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JIGNESHBHAI DAHYABHAI PATEL
Block / Mandal: Fatepura
Nearest railway station: Dewa (15.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Dahod district level

Then & Now

Margala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

8,522

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

10,047

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,447

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,706

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 8,522Census 2011
Households: 1,447Census 2011
Literacy rate: 44.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1013 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 10,0472026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,7062026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Dahod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dahod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dahod district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Margala on the map

Centred on Fatepura mandal

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Notable places near Margala · Fatepura mandal area

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Railway· 1

Transport

Railway · halt
Dewa
📍 15.2 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Margala?

The pincode of Margala, Fatepura mandal, Dahod district, Gujarat is 389172.

In which district is Margala located?

Margala is a village in Fatepura mandal of Dahod district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Margala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Margala village has a population of 8,522 across 1,447 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Margala?

The current sarpanch of Margala gram panchayat is JIGNESHBHAI DAHYABHAI PATEL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Margala in?

Margala falls under the Kheda Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Margala in?

Margala falls under the Matar assembly constituency (AC #115) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Margala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Margala village is 44.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Margala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Margala village is 1013 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Margala?

The nearest railway station to Margala is Dewa (~15.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Margala?

12 schemes currently match residents of Margala, including Mukhya Mantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY), Vahli Dikri Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Margala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Margala village is 519086.

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