Bhada village, Mandvi taluka | Pincode 370475

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LGD code: 507264
Pincode: 370475
Post office: Laija
Population: 802
Households: 187
Literacy rate: 62.8%
Sex ratio: 1179 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 373
Distance to district centre: 257 km
Distance to mandal centre: 135 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 297 km
Distance to Mumbai: 265 km
Nearest railway station: Una · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Dr. Bhalala Hospital, Vadli · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Bhada compares

By population, Bhada ranks #56 of 94 villages in Mandvi mandal.

Literacy rate

62.8%

−0.3% vs mandal average

Bhada: 62.8%
Mandvi mandal: 63.1%
Kachchh district: 59.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,179

+228 vs mandal average

Bhada: 1,179
Mandvi mandal: 951

Household size

people per home

4.3

−0.5 vs mandal average

Bhada: 4.3
Mandvi mandal: 4.8

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

Bhada at a glance

Bhada is a village of 802 people in 187 households (Census 2011) in Mandvi taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat, the 56th-largest of 94 villages in Mandvi taluka. Literacy is 63%, about the same as the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 1,179 women per 1,000 men. It lies 257 km from the Kachchh district centre, 28 km from Khambha, the nearest town, 21 km from Una railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 370475, served by Laija post office; the LGD village code is 507264. The nearest hospital or health centre is Dr. Bhalala Hospital, Vadli, 3 km away. The village votes in Rajkot Rural assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhanuben Manoharbhai Babariya. The population is estimated at 946 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Bhada · this village	802	63%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Bhada

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
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: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: MANDVI
Distance to nearest town (km): 23
Distance to district HQ (km): 86
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 23
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): BHADA
Total area (ha): 616.18
Irrigated area (ha): 143.2
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Bhada

LGD code: 507264
Pincode: 370475
Post office: Laija
Population (Census 2011): 802
Population (projected 2026): 946
Households: 187
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1179
Literacy rate: 62.8%
Coordinates: 20.88520°N, 71.22630°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajkot
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Rajkot Rural
Member of Parliament: Parshottam Rupala
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhanuben Manoharbhai Babariya
Block / Mandal: Mandvi

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

Bhada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

802

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Population · 2026

946

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

187

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

220

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: 802Census 2011
Households: 187Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1179 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9462026 proj. · +18% vs 2011
Est. households: 2202026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Notable places in Bhada

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Hospital
Dr. Bhalala Hospital, Vadli
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Hospital
Krishna Hospital
📍 2.9 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Dr. Bhalala Hospital
📍 3.0 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Bhada

Mandal centre

Mandvi · ≈ 135 km

≈ 4 h 38 min by car · 5 h 30 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kachchh · ≈ 257 km

≈ 8 h 47 min by car · 10 h 25 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,709 people

Khambha · ≈ 28 km

≈ 58 min by car · 1 h 9 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar297 kmcapital
Mumbai265 km
Hyderabad856 km
Delhi1050 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationUna21 km
Hospital / PHCDr. Bhalala Hospital, Vadli3 km
ATM / bankICICI Bank31 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil20 km
Police stationPolice Station Diu31 km

Nearest to the village

Health centre: Dr. Bhalala Hospital, Vadli2.6 km

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What is the pincode of Bhada?

The pincode of Bhada, Mandvi taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat is 370475. The post office is Laija.

Which post office delivers to Bhada?

Mail for Bhada is delivered through Laija post office, pincode 370475, in Mandvi taluka, Kachchh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Bhada located?

Bhada is a village in Mandvi taluka of Kachchh district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Bhada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhada village has a population of 802 across 187 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhada in?

Bhada falls under the Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency (PC #10) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Bhada in?

Bhada falls under the Rajkot Rural assembly constituency (AC #71) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Bhada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Bhada village is 62.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Bhada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Bhada village is 1179 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Bhada?

The nearest health facility to Bhada is Dr. Bhalala Hospital, Vadli (~2.6 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Bhada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Bhada, 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 Bhada from Kachchh district centre?

Bhada is approximately 257 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kachchh district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Bhada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bhada village is 507264.

Which is the nearest town to Bhada?

Khambha (population 10,709, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 28 km from Bhada in a straight line.

How big is Bhada compared to other villages in Mandvi taluka?

Bhada ranks 56 of 94 villages in Mandvi taluka by Census 2011 population (802 residents).

How far is Bhada from Gandhinagar?

Bhada is about 297 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 386 km.

How far is Bhada from Mumbai?

Bhada is about 265 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 345 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhada?

Una is the nearest railway station to Bhada, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Bhada?

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

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhada?

ICICI Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Bhada, about 31 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 40 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Bhada?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Bhada, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MLA of Bhada?

Bhada falls under Rajkot Rural assembly constituency (AC 71). The sitting MLA is Bhanuben Manoharbhai Babariya (BJP).

Who is the MP for Bhada?

Bhada is in Rajkot Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Parshottam Rupala (BJP).

What is the population of Bhada in 2026?

Bhada is estimated at 946 people in 2026, up about 18% from 802 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Bhada in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Bhada 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, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)