Golaj village, Thasra taluka | Pincode 388250

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sharmilaben Rathod

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LGD code: 517725
Pincode: 388250
Post office: Thasra
Population: 3,412
Households: 716
Literacy rate: 62.7%
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,337

Census 2011 · in context

How Golaj compares

By population, Golaj ranks #16 of 68 villages in Thasra mandal.

Literacy rate

62.7%

−6.0% vs mandal average

Golaj: 62.7%
Thasra mandal: 68.7%
Kheda district: 72.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

899

−38 vs mandal average

Golaj: 899
Thasra mandal: 937

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.3 vs mandal average

Golaj: 4.8
Thasra mandal: 5.1

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

Golaj at a glance

Golaj is a village of 3,412 people in 716 households (Census 2011) in Thasra taluka, Kheda district, Gujarat, the 16th-largest of 68 villages in Thasra taluka. Literacy is 63%, 6 points below the taluka average of 69% and the sex ratio is 899 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 388250, served by Thasra post office; the LGD village code is 517725. The sarpanch is Sharmilaben Rathod, and the village votes in Kadi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki. The population is estimated at 4,023 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Golaj

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: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
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: THASRA
Distance to nearest town (km): 3
Distance to district HQ (km): 48
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 3
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): GOLAJ
Total area (ha): 901.84
Irrigated area (ha): 720.11
Forest area (ha): 115.04

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

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Key facts — Golaj

LGD code: 517725
Pincode: 388250
Post office: Thasra
Population (Census 2011): 3,412
Population (projected 2026): 4,023
Households: 716
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 899
Literacy rate: 62.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Mahesana
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kadi
Member of Parliament: Haribhai Patel
Member of Legislative Assembly: Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sharmilaben Rathod
Block / Mandal: Thasra

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 Kheda district level

Then & Now

Golaj — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,412

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,023

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

716

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

844

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: 3,412Census 2011
Households: 716Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 899 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,0232026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8442026 projection
Active job cards: 39,956MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 15,772MGNREGA · 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: 868NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 70.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 76.1%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 · Kheda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kheda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kheda 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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Education

College
Alpha College of Engineering
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What is the pincode of Golaj?

The pincode of Golaj, Thasra taluka, Kheda district, Gujarat is 388250. The post office is Thasra.

Which post office delivers to Golaj?

Mail for Golaj is delivered through Thasra post office, pincode 388250, in Thasra taluka, Kheda district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Golaj located?

Golaj is a village in Thasra taluka of Kheda district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Golaj as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Golaj village has a population of 3,412 across 716 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Golaj?

The current sarpanch of Golaj gram panchayat is Sharmilaben Rathod.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Golaj in?

Golaj falls under the Mahesana Lok Sabha constituency (PC #4) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Golaj in?

Golaj falls under the Kadi assembly constituency (AC #24) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Golaj?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Golaj village is 62.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Golaj?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Golaj village is 899 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Golaj?

12 schemes currently match residents of Golaj, 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 Golaj?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Golaj village is 517725.

How big is Golaj compared to other villages in Thasra taluka?

Golaj ranks 16 of 68 villages in Thasra taluka by Census 2011 population (3,412 residents).

Who is the MLA of Golaj?

Golaj falls under Kadi assembly constituency (AC 24). The sitting MLA is Karsanbhai Punjabhai Solanki (BJP).

Who is the MP for Golaj?

Golaj is in Mahesana Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Haribhai Patel (BJP).

What is the population of Golaj in 2026?

Golaj is estimated at 4,023 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,412 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Golaj in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Golaj?

Sharmilaben Rathod is the sarpanch of Golaj gram panchayat, Thasra taluka. See the sarpanch list of Thasra 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-13
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)