Runaj
Runaj is a revenue village in Sojitra taluka, Anand district, Gujarat. It had a population of 3,572 in 731 households (Census 2011).
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3,572 souls. 731 homes.
Sojitra taluka, Anand district, Gujarat.
Runaj today
- Banana₹2,100Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹2,250Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Bitter gourd₹1,250Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Runaj at a glance
Runaj is a mid-sized village of Sojitra taluka: 3,572 people in 731 households (Census 2011), 9th of its 21 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 82.3%, level with Anand district's 82.6% (Sojitra taluka: 84.7%), while the sex ratio was 934 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 922. It falls under Runaj gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 388150, served by Runaj post office. The village covers 684 hectares — about 6.8 km², or roughly 522 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Sojitra (સોજીત્રા) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Runaj is in the Runaj (રૂણજ) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Runaj compares
By population, Runaj ranks #9 of 21 inhabited villages in Sojitra taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Runaj had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 388150
Post office: Runaj
Other villages in Sojitra taluka
View all 22 →Runaj — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Gujarat's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+22.6%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,572Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,847 / 1,725
- Households
- 731
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 82.3%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,426
- Work participation
- 39.9%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Runaj on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Runaj. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Runaj · 22.5366° N, 72.7218° E
Electoral profile
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Runaj isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Sojitra taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices624 in Anand district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
KUND BHAGOL, SOJITRA-, DIST.ANAND, GUJARAT 387240
Bank · No map location — listed by district
DHANLAXMI MARKET
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GRD FLOOR SHOP NO 1 2 AND 3 RAMDEV PEARL SOJITRA SOJITRA GUJARAT 387240
Hospitals & clinics195 in Anand district
Schools & anganwadis6 in Anand district
Colleges & universities18 in Anand district
Government offices3 in Anand district
Temples14 in Anand district
Temple
Anand
Other places of worship1 in Anand district
Transport39 in Anand district
Community places8 in Anand district
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People often ask about Runaj
Where is Runaj located?
Runaj is a village in Sojitra taluka of Anand district, Gujarat, India.
Which district is Runaj in?
Runaj is in Anand district of Gujarat.
Which gram panchayat does Runaj belong to?
Runaj comes under the Runaj gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Runaj?
The pincode of Runaj, Sojitra, Anand is 388150.
What is the population of Runaj?
As per the 2011 Census, Runaj had a population of 3,572 (1,847 males and 1,725 females).
How many households are there in Runaj?
Runaj had 731 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Runaj?
Runaj covers about 684 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Runaj?
The literacy rate of Runaj was 82.3% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Runaj?
Runaj had 934 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Runaj in?
Runaj is in the Sojitra (સોજીત્રા) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Runaj?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Runaj is 516869 and its Census 2011 village code is 516869.
Which villages are near Runaj?
Villages near Runaj include Tarapur (about 8.5 km), Nandoli (about 10 km), Padgol (about 13 km), Agas (about 15 km), Bhatiel (about 15 km).
What is the population of Runaj in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Runaj's Census 2011 population of 3,572 by Gujarat's official RGI projection (+22.6% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 4,380 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Runaj?
The sarpanch of Runaj has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Anand district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 6 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · Amruthapani | Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,250 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC | 500 | 1,000 | 750 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC | 1,000 | 1,500 | 1,200 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage · Cabbage | Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC | 500 | 750 | 625 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC | 800 | 1,500 | 1,000 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot · Carrot | Anand(Veg,Yard,Anand) APMC | 2,000 | 2,500 | 2,250 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Runaj's shops. Best mandi price near Runaj →
Official dataAgmarknet, 6 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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