Vandh Sim village, Bhuj taluka | Pincode 370030

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LGD code: 506886
Pincode: 370030
Post office: Mankuwa
Population: 46
Households: 11
Literacy rate: 32.6%
Sex ratio: 533 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 24

Census 2011 · in context

How Vandh Sim compares

By population, Vandh Sim ranks #145 of 159 villages in Bhuj mandal.

Literacy rate

32.6%

−17.7% vs mandal average

Vandh Sim: 32.6%
Bhuj mandal: 50.3%
Kachchh district: 59.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

533

−431 vs mandal average

Vandh Sim: 533
Bhuj mandal: 964

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.5 vs mandal average

Vandh Sim: 4.2
Bhuj mandal: 4.7

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

Vandh Sim at a glance

Vandh Sim is a village of 46 people in 11 households (Census 2011) in Bhuj taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat, the 145th-largest of 159 villages in Bhuj taluka. Literacy is 33%, 18 points below the taluka average of 50% and the sex ratio is 533 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 370030, served by Mankuwa post office; the LGD village code is 506886. The village votes in Bhuj assembly constituency, represented by MLA Keshubhai Shivdas Patel. The population is estimated at 54 in 2026, up 17% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vandh Sim

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 0
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: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: BHUJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 14
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 14
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BHARASAR
Total area (ha): 1,038.99
Irrigated area (ha): 88.1
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Vandh Sim

LGD code: 506886
Pincode: 370030
Post office: Mankuwa
Population (Census 2011): 46
Population (projected 2026): 54
Households: 11
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 533
Literacy rate: 32.6%
Lok Sabha constituency: Kachchh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Bhuj
Member of Parliament: Vinodbhai Chavda
Member of Legislative Assembly: Keshubhai Shivdas Patel
Block / Mandal: Bhuj
Nearest railway station: Chirai (15.9 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 Kachchh district level

Then & Now

Vandh Sim — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+17.4%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Households · 2026

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: 46Census 2011
Households: 11Census 2011
Literacy rate: 32.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 533 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 542026 proj. · +17.4% vs 2011
Est. households: 132026 projection
Active job cards: 39,237MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 12,287MGNREGA · 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: 994NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 85.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 75.3%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 57.5%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 · Kachchh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kachchh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kachchh 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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Low-pressure system to bring extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat: IMD
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What is the pincode of Vandh Sim?

The pincode of Vandh Sim, Bhuj taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat is 370030. The post office is Mankuwa.

Which post office delivers to Vandh Sim?

Mail for Vandh Sim is delivered through Mankuwa post office, pincode 370030, in Bhuj taluka, Kachchh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vandh Sim located?

Vandh Sim is a village in Bhuj taluka of Kachchh district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Vandh Sim as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vandh Sim village has a population of 46 across 11 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vandh Sim in?

Vandh Sim falls under the Kachchh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vandh Sim in?

Vandh Sim falls under the Bhuj assembly constituency (AC #3) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Vandh Sim?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vandh Sim village is 32.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Vandh Sim?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vandh Sim village is 533 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Vandh Sim?

The nearest railway station to Vandh Sim is Chirai (~15.9 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vandh Sim?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vandh Sim, 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 Vandh Sim?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vandh Sim village is 506886.

How big is Vandh Sim compared to other villages in Bhuj taluka?

Vandh Sim ranks 145 of 159 villages in Bhuj taluka by Census 2011 population (46 residents).

Who is the MLA of Vandh Sim?

Vandh Sim falls under Bhuj assembly constituency (AC 3). The sitting MLA is Keshubhai Shivdas Patel (BJP).

Who is the MP for Vandh Sim?

Vandh Sim is in Kachchh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vinodbhai Chavda (BJP).

What is the population of Vandh Sim in 2026?

Vandh Sim is estimated at 54 people in 2026, up about 17% from 46 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Vandh Sim in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Vandh Sim in Kachchh 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, 2026-09-16
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)