Vijaypur village, Lalpur taluka | Pincode 361170

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LGD code: 513924
Pincode: 361170
Post office: Lalpur (Jamnagar)
Population: 601
Households: 107
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 294

Census 2011 · in context

How Vijaypur compares

By population, Vijaypur ranks #63 of 74 villages in Lalpur mandal.

Literacy rate

61.4%

+2.1% vs mandal average

Vijaypur: 61.4%
Lalpur mandal: 59.3%
Jamnagar district: 64.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

951

−2 vs mandal average

Vijaypur: 951
Lalpur mandal: 953

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Vijaypur: 5.6
Lalpur mandal: 5.2

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

Vijaypur at a glance

Vijaypur is a village of 601 people in 107 households (Census 2011) in Lalpur taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, the 63rd-largest of 74 villages in Lalpur taluka. Literacy is 61%, 2 points above the taluka average of 59% and the sex ratio is 951 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 361170, served by Lalpur (Jamnagar) post office; the LGD village code is 513924. The village votes in Kalavad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai. The population is estimated at 709 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vijaypur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
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: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
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): 22
Distance to district HQ (km): 22
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): VIJAYPUR
Total area (ha): 285.88
Irrigated area (ha): 60.7
Forest area (ha): 24

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

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Key facts — Vijaypur

LGD code: 513924
Pincode: 361170
Post office: Lalpur (Jamnagar)
Population (Census 2011): 601
Population (projected 2026): 709
Households: 107
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 951
Literacy rate: 61.4%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamnagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalavad
Member of Parliament: Poonamben Maadam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai
Block / Mandal: Lalpur

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

Vijaypur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

601

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

709

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

107

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

126

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: 601Census 2011
Households: 107Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.4%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 951 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7092026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 1262026 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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What is the pincode of Vijaypur?

The pincode of Vijaypur, Lalpur taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat is 361170. The post office is Lalpur (Jamnagar).

Which post office delivers to Vijaypur?

Mail for Vijaypur is delivered through Lalpur (Jamnagar) post office, pincode 361170, in Lalpur taluka, Jamnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vijaypur located?

Vijaypur is a village in Lalpur taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Vijaypur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vijaypur village has a population of 601 across 107 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vijaypur in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vijaypur in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Vijaypur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vijaypur village is 61.4%.

What is the sex ratio in Vijaypur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vijaypur village is 951 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vijaypur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vijaypur, 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 Vijaypur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vijaypur village is 513924.

How big is Vijaypur compared to other villages in Lalpur taluka?

Vijaypur ranks 63 of 74 villages in Lalpur taluka by Census 2011 population (601 residents).

Who is the MLA of Vijaypur?

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

Who is the MP for Vijaypur?

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

What is the population of Vijaypur in 2026?

Vijaypur is estimated at 709 people in 2026, up about 18% from 601 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Vijaypur in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)