Methan village, Dhrangadhra taluka | Pincode 363310

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ZALA RANJANBA NITESHSINH

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LGD code: 512047
Pincode: 363310
Post office: Dhrangadhra
Population: 2,438
Households: 527
Literacy rate: 66.2%
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,293

Census 2011 · in context

How Methan compares

By population, Methan ranks #26 of 64 villages in Dhrangadhra mandal.

Literacy rate

66.2%

+5.4% vs mandal average

Methan: 66.2%
Dhrangadhra mandal: 60.8%
Surendranagar district: 62.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

914

−31 vs mandal average

Methan: 914
Dhrangadhra mandal: 945

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.7 vs mandal average

Methan: 4.6
Dhrangadhra mandal: 5.3

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

Methan at a glance

Methan is a village of 2,438 people in 527 households (Census 2011) in Dhrangadhra taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, the 26th-largest of 64 villages in Dhrangadhra taluka. Literacy is 66%, 5 points above the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 914 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 363310, served by Dhrangadhra post office; the LGD village code is 512047. The sarpanch is ZALA RANJANBA NITESHSINH, and the village votes in Dhrangadhra assembly constituency, represented by MLA Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora. The population is estimated at 2,874 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Methan

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
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: DHRANGADHRA
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 40
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 20
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): METHAN
Total area (ha): 3,896.68
Irrigated area (ha): 853.19
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Methan

LGD code: 512047
Pincode: 363310
Post office: Dhrangadhra
Population (Census 2011): 2,438
Population (projected 2026): 2,874
Households: 527
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 914
Literacy rate: 66.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhrangadhra
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ZALA RANJANBA NITESHSINH
Block / Mandal: Dhrangadhra

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 Surendranagar district level

Then & Now

Methan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,438

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,874

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

527

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

621

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: 2,438Census 2011
Households: 527Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 914 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8742026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6212026 projection
Active job cards: 41,606MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 13,184MGNREGA · 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: 992NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 68.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 55.6%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 · Surendranagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surendranagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surendranagar 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 Methan?

The pincode of Methan, Dhrangadhra taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat is 363310. The post office is Dhrangadhra.

Which post office delivers to Methan?

Mail for Methan is delivered through Dhrangadhra post office, pincode 363310, in Dhrangadhra taluka, Surendranagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Methan located?

Methan is a village in Dhrangadhra taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Methan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Methan village has a population of 2,438 across 527 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Methan?

The current sarpanch of Methan gram panchayat is ZALA RANJANBA NITESHSINH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Methan in?

Methan falls under the Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Methan in?

Methan falls under the Dhrangadhra assembly constituency (AC #64) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Methan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Methan village is 66.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Methan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Methan village is 914 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Methan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Methan, 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 Methan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Methan village is 512047.

How big is Methan compared to other villages in Dhrangadhra taluka?

Methan ranks 26 of 64 villages in Dhrangadhra taluka by Census 2011 population (2,438 residents).

Who is the MLA of Methan?

Methan falls under Dhrangadhra assembly constituency (AC 64). The sitting MLA is Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora (BJP).

Who is the MP for Methan?

Methan is in Surendranagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandubhai Shihora (BJP).

What is the population of Methan in 2026?

Methan is estimated at 2,874 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,438 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Methan in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Methan?

ZALA RANJANBA NITESHSINH is the sarpanch of Methan gram panchayat, Dhrangadhra taluka. See the sarpanch list of Dhrangadhra 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, 2026-09-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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