Changa village, Jamnagar Rural taluka | Pincode 361012

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ramiben

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LGD code: 513653
Pincode: 361012
Post office: Chela
Population: 1,692
Households: 312
Literacy rate: 63.4%
Sex ratio: 998 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 742
Distance to district centre: 223 km
Distance to mandal centre: 232 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 72 km
Distance to Mumbai: 391 km
Nearest railway station: Dewa · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Charusat Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Changa compares

By population, Changa ranks #44 of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural mandal.

Literacy rate

63.4%

+0.4% vs mandal average

Changa: 63.4%
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 63.0%
Jamnagar district: 64.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

998

+63 vs mandal average

Changa: 998
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Changa: 5.4
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Changa at a glance

Changa is a village of 1,692 people in 312 households (Census 2011) in Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, the 44th-largest of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka. Literacy is 63%, about the same as the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 998 women per 1,000 men. It lies 223 km from the Jamnagar district centre, 9 km from Vaso, the nearest town, 7 km from Dewa railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 361012, served by Chela post office; the LGD village code is 513653. The nearest hospital or health centre is Charusat Hospital, 3 km away. The sarpanch is ramiben, and the village votes in Kalavad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai. The population is estimated at 1,995 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Changa · this village	1,692	63%	—
Changa · Petlad	7,536	80%	0 km N
Changa · Kankrej	3,113	53%	0 km N
Changa · Vadgam	4,276	69%	0 km N
Ghunteli · Petlad	2,447	88%	2.9 km SW
Padgol · Petlad	5,951	79%	2.9 km E
Ramol · Vatva	—	—	6.4 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Changa

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: JAMNAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 18
Distance to district HQ (km): 18
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 18
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHANGA BAVARIYA
Total area (ha): 1,858.11
Irrigated area (ha): 465.2
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Changa

LGD code: 513653
Pincode: 361012
Post office: Chela
Population (Census 2011): 1,692
Population (projected 2026): 1,995
Households: 312
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 998
Literacy rate: 63.4%
Coordinates: 22.59000°N, 72.80000°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamnagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalavad
Member of Parliament: Poonamben Maadam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ramiben
Block / Mandal: Jamnagar Rural

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 Jamnagar district level

Then & Now

Changa — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,692

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,995

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

312

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

368

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: 1,692Census 2011
Households: 312Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 998 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9952026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3682026 projection
Active job cards: 21,168MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 7,412MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 912NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 86.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.2%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 · Jamnagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamnagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamnagar 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.

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Getting there

How to reach Changa

Mandal centre

Jamnagar Rural · ≈ 232 km

≈ 7 h 56 min by car · 9 h 25 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamnagar · ≈ 223 km

≈ 7 h 37 min by car · 9 h 3 min by bike

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Nearest town · 11,514 people

Vaso · ≈ 9.1 km

≈ 19 min by car · 22 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar72 kmcapital
Mumbai391 km
Delhi802 km
Hyderabad829 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDewa7 km
Bus stopPetlad###11 km
Hospital / PHCCharusat Hospital3 km
ATM / bankState Bank Of India13 km
Petrol pumpKuber Petroleum12 km
Collegelake2 km
Police stationPolice Station12 km

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Changa

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🎓lakeCollege2.3 km ↗
🎓GroundCollege2.5 km ↗

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People often ask about Changa

What is the pincode of Changa?

The pincode of Changa, Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat is 361012. The post office is Chela.

Which post office delivers to Changa?

Mail for Changa is delivered through Chela post office, pincode 361012, in Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Changa located?

Changa is a village in Jamnagar Rural taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Changa as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Changa village has a population of 1,692 across 312 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Changa?

The current sarpanch of Changa gram panchayat is ramiben.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Changa in?

Changa falls under the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Changa in?

Changa falls under the Kalavad assembly constituency (AC #76) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Changa?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Changa village is 63.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Changa?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Changa village is 998 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Changa?

12 schemes currently match residents of Changa, 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.

How far is Changa from Jamnagar district centre?

Changa is approximately 223 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamnagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Changa?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Changa village is 513653.

Which is the nearest town to Changa?

Vaso (population 11,514, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 9 km from Changa in a straight line.

How big is Changa compared to other villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka?

Changa ranks 44 of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka by Census 2011 population (1,692 residents).

How far is Changa from Gandhinagar?

Changa is about 72 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 93 km.

How far is Changa from Mumbai?

Changa is about 391 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 508 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Changa?

Dewa is the nearest railway station to Changa, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Changa?

Petlad### is the nearest bus stop to Changa, about 11 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 14 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Changa?

Charusat Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Changa, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Changa?

State Bank Of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Changa, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 17 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Changa?

Kuber Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Changa, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Changa?

Changa falls under Kalavad assembly constituency (AC 76). The sitting MLA is Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai (BJP).

Who is the MP for Changa?

Changa is in Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Poonamben Maadam (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Changa?

Within 5 km of Changa: lake (2.3 km), Ground (2.5 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Changa in 2026?

Changa is estimated at 1,995 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,692 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Changa in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Changa in Jamnagar district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Changa?

ramiben is the sarpanch of Changa gram panchayat, Jamnagar Rural taluka. See the sarpanch list of Jamnagar Rural taluka for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)