Golaj — Thasra, Kheda, Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sharmilaben Rathod

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

Key facts — Golaj

LGD code: 517725
Pincode: 388250
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

Golaj on the map

Centred on Thasra mandal

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Notable places near Golaj · Thasra mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

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Temple· 1

Religion

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Temple
Harsidhi Maa Temple Bavlu
📍 9.2 km awayOSM
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Education

College
Alpha College of Engineering
📍 7.4 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Golaj?

The pincode of Golaj, Thasra mandal, Kheda district, Gujarat is 388250.

In which district is Golaj located?

Golaj is a village in Thasra mandal 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.

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