Veljhar — Songadh, Tapi, Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

AMBUBHAI DEVSINGBHAI CHAUDHARI

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LGD code: 524575
Pincode: 394651
Population: 874
Households: 199
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Sex ratio: 1052 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 498

Key facts — Veljhar

LGD code: 524575
Pincode: 394651
Population (Census 2011): 874
Population (projected 2026): 1,030
Households: 199
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1052
Literacy rate: 56.3%
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: AMBUBHAI DEVSINGBHAI CHAUDHARI
Block / Mandal: Songadh
Nearest PHC: Dr. Lataben Golwalkar (10.4 km)
Nearest railway station: Bhavnagar Terminus (12.3 km)

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 Tapi district level

Then & Now

Veljhar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

874

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

1,030

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

199

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

235

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: 874Census 2011
Households: 199Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1052 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,0302026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 2352026 projection
Active job cards: 97,000MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 31,769MGNREGA · 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: 1,185NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 70.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 77.4%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 · Tapi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Tapi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Tapi 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

Veljhar on the map

Centred on Songadh mandal

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Notable places near Veljhar · Songadh mandal area

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Veljhar doesn't have its own precise centroid yet, so these places are nearby in the Songadh mandal — sorted by distance from the village's approximate centre. Claim the village to add precise locations.

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Hospital· 49
PHC· 20
Railway· 3
Temple· 2
Monument· 2
Bus stop· 2
Shop· 1
Mosque· 1

Religion

Temple guides on hindutone.com

Temple
Bhavnath Mahadev Temple
📍 12.0 km awayOSM
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Mosque
Chand Masjid
📍 14.6 km awayOSM
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Temple
Shree Swaminarayan Main Temple Bhavnagar
📍 17.8 km awayOSM
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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Leprosy Hospital
📍 9.6 km awayOSM
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Hospital
Jani Maternity and Nursing Home
📍 10.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · supermarket
Reasonable Provision & General Store
🕒 Mo-Su 08:00-22:00↗ website📍 14.2 km awayOSM
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Transport

Bus stop · bus_station
City Bus Stand
📍 12.1 km awayOSM
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Railway · station
Bhavnagar Terminus
📍 12.3 km awayOSM
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Heritage & leisure

Monument · monument
Ganga Deri Mandir/Ganga Chhatri
📍 12.0 km awayOSM
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Monument · castle
Bhavvilaa Palace
📍 15.0 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Veljhar?

The pincode of Veljhar, Songadh mandal, Tapi district, Gujarat is 394651.

In which district is Veljhar located?

Veljhar is a village in Songadh mandal of Tapi district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Veljhar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Veljhar village has a population of 874 across 199 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Veljhar?

The current sarpanch of Veljhar gram panchayat is AMBUBHAI DEVSINGBHAI CHAUDHARI.

What is the literacy rate in Veljhar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Veljhar village is 56.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Veljhar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Veljhar village is 1052 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Veljhar?

The nearest health facility to Veljhar is Government Leprosy Hospital (~9.6 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Veljhar?

The nearest railway station to Veljhar is Bhavnagar Terminus (~12.3 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Veljhar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Veljhar, 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 Veljhar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Veljhar village is 524575.

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