Ozar village, Kaprada taluka | Pincode 396191

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LGD code: 523544
Pincode: 396191
Post office: Vapi
Population: 2,896
Households: 528
Literacy rate: 60.3%
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,603
Distance to district centre: 188 km
Distance to mandal centre: 220 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 330 km
Distance to Mumbai: 187 km
Nearest railway station: Niphad · 48 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Rural Hospital, Abhona · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Ozar compares

By population, Ozar ranks #25 of 128 villages in Kaprada mandal.

Literacy rate

60.3%

+17.5% vs mandal average

Ozar: 60.3%
Kaprada mandal: 42.8%
Valsad district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

992

−1 vs mandal average

Ozar: 992
Kaprada mandal: 993

Household size

people per home

5.5

−0.3 vs mandal average

Ozar: 5.5
Kaprada mandal: 5.8

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

Ozar at a glance

Ozar is a village of 2,896 people in 528 households (Census 2011) in Kaprada taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat, the 25th-largest of 128 villages in Kaprada taluka. Literacy is 60%, 18 points above the taluka average of 43% and the sex ratio is 992 women per 1,000 men. It lies 188 km from the Valsad district centre, 51 km from Niphad, the nearest town, 48 km from Niphad railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 396191, served by Vapi post office; the LGD village code is 523544. The nearest hospital or health centre is Rural Hospital, Abhona, 6 km away. The village votes in Jambusar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami. The population is estimated at 3,414 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Ozar · this village	2,896	60%	—
Ozar · Valsad	3,060	75%	0 km N
Abhona · Kalwan	5,863	78%	6.5 km E
Dalwat · Kalwan	2,264	71%	8.1 km NW
Hatgad · Surgana	3,054	54%	13 km NW
Saputara · Ahwa	—	—	16.5 km NW
Desrane · Kalwan	1,977	55%	16.6 km NE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Ozar

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: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
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: VAPI
Distance to nearest town (km): 21
Distance to district HQ (km): 70
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): OZAR
Total area (ha): 844.95
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 241.3

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

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Key facts — Ozar

LGD code: 523544
Pincode: 396191
Post office: Vapi
Population (Census 2011): 2,896
Population (projected 2026): 3,414
Households: 528
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 992
Literacy rate: 60.3%
Coordinates: 20.47752°N, 73.86307°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Bharuch
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jambusar
Member of Parliament: Mansukhbhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami
Block / Mandal: Kaprada
Nearest PHC: Madafar Medical Clinic (214.7 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 Valsad district level

Then & Now

Ozar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,896

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,414

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

528

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

623

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: 2,896Census 2011
Households: 528Census 2011
Literacy rate: 60.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 992 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,4142026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6232026 projection
Active job cards: 59,892MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 25,646MGNREGA · 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: 1,020NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.9%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 85.3%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 75.7%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 · Valsad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Valsad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Valsad 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 Ozar · Kaprada mandal area

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Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Madafar Medical Clinic
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PHC · doctors
Dr. Dilipbhai Jantran
📍 219.3 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Ozar

Mandal centre

Kaprada · ≈ 220 km

≈ 7 h 32 min by car · 8 h 57 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Valsad · ≈ 188 km

≈ 6 h 27 min by car · 7 h 39 min by bike

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Nearest town · 20,249 people

Niphad · ≈ 51 km

≈ 1 h 44 min by car · 2 h 4 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar330 kmcapital
Mumbai187 km
Hyderabad596 km
Bengaluru924 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNiphad48 km
Bus stopManur Bus Stop16 km
Hospital / PHCRural Hospital, Abhona6 km
ATM / bankBaroda Gujarat Gramin Bank17 km
Petrol pumpFuel16 km
CollegeMUHS Administrative Building45 km
Police stationSaputara Police Station16 km

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What is the pincode of Ozar?

The pincode of Ozar, Kaprada taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat is 396191. The post office is Vapi.

Which post office delivers to Ozar?

Mail for Ozar is delivered through Vapi post office, pincode 396191, in Kaprada taluka, Valsad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Ozar located?

Ozar is a village in Kaprada taluka of Valsad district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Ozar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Ozar village has a population of 2,896 across 528 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ozar in?

Ozar falls under the Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency (PC #22) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Ozar in?

Ozar falls under the Jambusar assembly constituency (AC #150) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Ozar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Ozar village is 60.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Ozar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Ozar village is 992 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Ozar?

The nearest health facility to Ozar is Madafar Medical Clinic (~214.7 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Ozar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Ozar, 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 Ozar from Valsad district centre?

Ozar is approximately 188 km (straight-line) from the centre of Valsad district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Ozar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ozar village is 523544.

Which is the nearest town to Ozar?

Niphad (population 20,249, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 51 km from Ozar in a straight line.

How big is Ozar compared to other villages in Kaprada taluka?

Ozar ranks 25 of 128 villages in Kaprada taluka by Census 2011 population (2,896 residents).

How far is Ozar from Gandhinagar?

Ozar is about 330 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 429 km.

How far is Ozar from Mumbai?

Ozar is about 187 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 243 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ozar?

Niphad is the nearest railway station to Ozar, about 48 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 62 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Ozar?

Manur Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Ozar, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 21 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ozar?

Rural Hospital, Abhona is the nearest hospital or health centre to Ozar, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Ozar?

Baroda Gujarat Gramin Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Ozar, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Ozar?

Fuel is the nearest petrol pump to Ozar, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Who is the MLA of Ozar?

Ozar falls under Jambusar assembly constituency (AC 150). The sitting MLA is Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami (BJP).

Who is the MP for Ozar?

Ozar is in Bharuch Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mansukhbhai Vasava (BJP).

What is the population of Ozar in 2026?

Ozar is estimated at 3,414 people in 2026, up about 18% from 2,896 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Ozar in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-11
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)