Vajvad village, Kaprada taluka | Pincode 396126

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

sangitaben patel

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LGD code: 523520
Pincode: 396126
Post office: Nanapondha
Population: 1,684
Households: 357
Literacy rate: 74.5%
Sex ratio: 1026 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 657

Census 2011 · in context

How Vajvad compares

By population, Vajvad ranks #65 of 128 villages in Kaprada mandal.

Literacy rate

74.5%

+31.7% vs mandal average

Vajvad: 74.5%
Kaprada mandal: 42.8%
Valsad district: 68.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,026

+33 vs mandal average

Vajvad: 1,026
Kaprada mandal: 993

Household size

people per home

4.7

−1.1 vs mandal average

Vajvad: 4.7
Kaprada mandal: 5.8

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

Vajvad at a glance

Vajvad is a village of 1,684 people in 357 households (Census 2011) in Kaprada taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat, the 65th-largest of 128 villages in Kaprada taluka. Literacy is 75%, 32 points above the taluka average of 43% and the sex ratio is 1,026 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 396126, served by Nanapondha post office; the LGD village code is 523520. The sarpanch is sangitaben patel, and the village votes in Jambusar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami. The population is estimated at 1,985 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vajvad

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: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
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: DHARAMPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 20
Distance to district HQ (km): 36
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): VAJVAD
Total area (ha): 455.08
Irrigated area (ha): 1
Forest area (ha): 166.92

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

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Key facts — Vajvad

LGD code: 523520
Pincode: 396126
Post office: Nanapondha
Population (Census 2011): 1,684
Population (projected 2026): 1,985
Households: 357
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1026
Literacy rate: 74.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Bharuch
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Jambusar
Member of Parliament: Mansukhbhai Vasava
Member of Legislative Assembly: Devkishordasji Bhaktisvarupdasji Swami
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: sangitaben patel
Block / Mandal: Kaprada
Nearest PHC: Dr. Dilipbhai Jantran (5.4 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

Vajvad — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,684

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,985

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

357

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

421

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: 1,684Census 2011
Households: 357Census 2011
Literacy rate: 74.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1026 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,9852026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4212026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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Dr. Dilipbhai Jantran
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PHC · clinic
Madafar Medical Clinic
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What is the pincode of Vajvad?

The pincode of Vajvad, Kaprada taluka, Valsad district, Gujarat is 396126. The post office is Nanapondha.

Which post office delivers to Vajvad?

Mail for Vajvad is delivered through Nanapondha post office, pincode 396126, in Kaprada taluka, Valsad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vajvad located?

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

What is the population of Vajvad as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vajvad village has a population of 1,684 across 357 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Vajvad?

The current sarpanch of Vajvad gram panchayat is sangitaben patel.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vajvad in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vajvad in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Vajvad?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vajvad village is 74.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Vajvad?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vajvad village is 1026 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Vajvad?

The nearest health facility to Vajvad is Dr. Dilipbhai Jantran (~5.4 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vajvad?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vajvad, 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 Vajvad?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vajvad village is 523520.

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

Vajvad ranks 65 of 128 villages in Kaprada taluka by Census 2011 population (1,684 residents).

Who is the MLA of Vajvad?

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

Who is the MP for Vajvad?

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

What is the population of Vajvad in 2026?

Vajvad is estimated at 1,985 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,684 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Vajvad in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Vajvad?

sangitaben patel is the sarpanch of Vajvad gram panchayat, Kaprada taluka. See the sarpanch list of Kaprada 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)