Khambhada village, Barwala taluka | Pincode 382450

Navratri (Garba) in Gujarat

Nine nights of Garba and Dandiya Raas circling a perforated earthen lamp, the garbo, or an image of Amba — dancers moving anticlockwise, singing and clapping together. Garba of Gujarat was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December 2023, the fifteenth element from India to join it.

The regional form observed across Gujarat. How any one household or village keeps it varies, and is not something recorded here.

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KALUBHAI KHACHAR

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LGD code: 511861
Pincode: 382450
Post office: Barwala Ghelasha
Population: 3,994
Households: 820
Literacy rate: 57%
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,411

Census 2011 · in context

How Khambhada compares

By population, Khambhada ranks #2 of 24 villages in Barwala mandal.

Literacy rate

57.0%

−0.2% vs mandal average

Khambhada: 57.0%
Barwala mandal: 57.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

939

+12 vs mandal average

Khambhada: 939
Barwala mandal: 927

Household size

people per home

4.9

−0.7 vs mandal average

Khambhada: 4.9
Barwala mandal: 5.6

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

Khambhada at a glance

Khambhada is a village of 3,994 people in 820 households (Census 2011) in Barwala taluka, Botad district, Gujarat, the 2nd-largest of 24 villages in Barwala taluka. Literacy is 57%, about the same as the taluka average of 57% and the sex ratio is 939 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 382450, served by Barwala Ghelasha post office; the LGD village code is 511861. The sarpanch is KALUBHAI KHACHAR, and the village votes in Limbdi assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana. The population is estimated at 4,709 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Khambhada

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: 0
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: Yes
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: BARWALA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 132
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 10
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): KHAMBHADA
Total area (ha): 1,561.63
Irrigated area (ha): 188.13
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Khambhada

LGD code: 511861
Pincode: 382450
Post office: Barwala Ghelasha
Population (Census 2011): 3,994
Population (projected 2026): 4,709
Households: 820
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 939
Literacy rate: 57.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Limbdi
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kiritsinh Jitubha Rana
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KALUBHAI KHACHAR
Block / Mandal: Barwala

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 Botad district level

Then & Now

Khambhada — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,994

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,709

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

820

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

967

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: 3,994Census 2011
Households: 820Census 2011
Literacy rate: 57.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,7092026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9672026 projection
Active job cards: 20,566MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 6,318MGNREGA · 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: 71.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 72.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 77.6%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.8%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 · Botad district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Botad district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Botad 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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What is the pincode of Khambhada?

The pincode of Khambhada, Barwala taluka, Botad district, Gujarat is 382450. The post office is Barwala Ghelasha.

Which post office delivers to Khambhada?

Mail for Khambhada is delivered through Barwala Ghelasha post office, pincode 382450, in Barwala taluka, Botad district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Khambhada located?

Khambhada is a village in Barwala taluka of Botad district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Khambhada as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khambhada village has a population of 3,994 across 820 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Khambhada?

The current sarpanch of Khambhada gram panchayat is KALUBHAI KHACHAR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khambhada in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khambhada in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Khambhada?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khambhada village is 57.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Khambhada?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khambhada village is 939 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khambhada?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khambhada, 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 Khambhada?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khambhada village is 511861.

How big is Khambhada compared to other villages in Barwala taluka?

Khambhada ranks 2 of 24 villages in Barwala taluka by Census 2011 population (3,994 residents).

Who is the MLA of Khambhada?

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

Who is the MP for Khambhada?

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

What is the population of Khambhada in 2026?

Khambhada is estimated at 4,709 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,994 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Khambhada in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Khambhada?

KALUBHAI KHACHAR is the sarpanch of Khambhada gram panchayat, Barwala taluka. See the sarpanch list of Barwala 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, 2026-09-18
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)