Kharva village, Wadhwan taluka | Pincode 363030

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JASHUBEN SOMABHAI MORIYA

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LGD code: 512235
Pincode: 363030
Post office: Wadhwancity
Population: 2,948
Households: 603
Literacy rate: 64.7%
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,333
Distance to district centre: 114 km
Distance to mandal centre: 103 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 239 km
Distance to Mumbai: 462 km
Nearest railway station: Jalia Devani · 13 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Hingola Hirani Hospital · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Kharva compares

By population, Kharva ranks #12 of 45 villages in Wadhwan mandal.

Literacy rate

64.7%

+0.6% vs mandal average

Kharva: 64.7%
Wadhwan mandal: 64.1%
Surendranagar district: 62.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

933

−13 vs mandal average

Kharva: 933
Wadhwan mandal: 946

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.2 vs mandal average

Kharva: 4.9
Wadhwan mandal: 5.1

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

Kharva at a glance

Kharva is a village of 2,948 people in 603 households (Census 2011) in Wadhwan taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, the 12th-largest of 45 villages in Wadhwan taluka. Literacy is 65%, about the same as the taluka average of 64% and the sex ratio is 933 women per 1,000 men. It lies 114 km from the Surendranagar district centre, 21 km from Jodiya, the nearest town, 13 km from Jalia Devani railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 363030, served by Wadhwancity post office; the LGD village code is 512235. The nearest hospital or health centre is Hingola Hirani Hospital, 3 km away. The sarpanch is JASHUBEN SOMABHAI MORIYA , and the village votes in Limbdi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana. The population is estimated at 3,476 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Kharva · this village	2,948	65%	—
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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kharva

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
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: 1
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: WADHWAN
Distance to nearest town (km): 7
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 7
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): KHARVA
Total area (ha): 3,453.83
Irrigated area (ha): 16.68
Forest area (ha): 5.25

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

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Key facts — Kharva

LGD code: 512235
Pincode: 363030
Post office: Wadhwancity
Population (Census 2011): 2,948
Population (projected 2026): 3,476
Households: 603
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 933
Literacy rate: 64.7%
Coordinates: 22.53790°N, 70.42373°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Limbdi
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JASHUBEN SOMABHAI MORIYA
Block / Mandal: Wadhwan

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

Kharva — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,948

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,476

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

603

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

711

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: 2,948Census 2011
Households: 603Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 933 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7112026 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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Notable places near Kharva · Wadhwan mandal area

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Monument· 1

Commerce

Fuel
Indian oil
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Transport

Bus stop · highway
Muli
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Muli
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · monument
Navlakha temple
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Getting there

How to reach Kharva

Mandal centre

Wadhwan · ≈ 103 km

≈ 3 h 31 min by car · 4 h 10 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Surendranagar · ≈ 114 km

≈ 3 h 54 min by car · 4 h 38 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 13,178 people

Jodiya · ≈ 21 km

≈ 43 min by car · 51 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar239 kmcapital
Mumbai462 km
Delhi959 km
Hyderabad1019 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationJalia Devani13 km
Bus stopDhrol Bus Station3 km
Hospital / PHCHingola Hirani Hospital3 km
ATM / bankCentral Bank of India37 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum3 km
CollegeG M Patel Girls School & Collage3 km
Police stationDhrol Police Station3 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Kharva

3 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕BAPS Swaminarayan MandirTemple2.7 km ↗
🛕Bramhnath Mahadev TempleTemple3.6 km ↗
🛕Shree Surapura Dada Temple Joshi FamilyTemple3.6 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Kharva

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🎓G M Patel Girls School & CollageCollege3.1 km ↗

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People often ask about Kharva

What is the pincode of Kharva?

The pincode of Kharva, Wadhwan taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat is 363030. The post office is Wadhwancity.

Which post office delivers to Kharva?

Mail for Kharva is delivered through Wadhwancity post office, pincode 363030, in Wadhwan taluka, Surendranagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kharva located?

Kharva is a village in Wadhwan taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Kharva as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kharva village has a population of 2,948 across 603 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kharva?

The current sarpanch of Kharva gram panchayat is JASHUBEN SOMABHAI MORIYA .

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kharva in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kharva in?

Kharva falls under the Limbdi assembly constituency (AC #61) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Kharva?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kharva village is 64.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Kharva?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kharva village is 933 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kharva?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kharva, 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 Kharva from Surendranagar district centre?

Kharva is approximately 114 km (straight-line) from the centre of Surendranagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Kharva?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kharva village is 512235.

Which is the nearest town to Kharva?

Jodiya (population 13,178, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 21 km from Kharva in a straight line.

How big is Kharva compared to other villages in Wadhwan taluka?

Kharva ranks 12 of 45 villages in Wadhwan taluka by Census 2011 population (2,948 residents).

How far is Kharva from Gandhinagar?

Kharva is about 239 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 311 km.

How far is Kharva from Mumbai?

Kharva is about 462 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 600 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kharva?

Jalia Devani is the nearest railway station to Kharva, about 13 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Kharva?

Dhrol Bus Station is the nearest bus stop to Kharva, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kharva?

Hingola Hirani Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Kharva, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Kharva?

Central Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Kharva, about 37 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 48 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Kharva?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Kharva, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 3 km.

Who is the MLA of Kharva?

Kharva falls under Limbdi assembly constituency (AC 61). The sitting MLA is Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana (BJP).

Who is the MP for Kharva?

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

Which schools and colleges are near Kharva?

Within 5 km of Kharva: G M Patel Girls School & Collage (3.1 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Kharva in 2026?

Kharva is estimated at 3,476 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,948 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kharva in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Kharva?

JASHUBEN SOMABHAI MORIYA is the sarpanch of Kharva gram panchayat, Wadhwan taluka. See the sarpanch list of Wadhwan 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)