Zabu village, Dhanpur taluka | Pincode 389382

Navratri (Garba) in Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BABUBHAI

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LGD code: 519629
Pincode: 389382
Post office: Dhanpur
Population: 4,852
Households: 727
Literacy rate: 26.7%
Sex ratio: 1022 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,309

Census 2011 · in context

How Zabu compares

By population, Zabu ranks #6 of 90 villages in Dhanpur mandal.

Literacy rate

26.7%

−9.2% vs mandal average

Zabu: 26.7%
Dhanpur mandal: 35.9%
Dahod district: 47.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,022

+36 vs mandal average

Zabu: 1,022
Dhanpur mandal: 986

Household size

people per home

6.7

−0.3 vs mandal average

Zabu: 6.7
Dhanpur mandal: 7.0

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

Zabu at a glance

Zabu is a village of 4,852 people in 727 households (Census 2011) in Dhanpur taluka, Dahod district, Gujarat, the 6th-largest of 90 villages in Dhanpur taluka. Literacy is 27%, 9 points below the taluka average of 36% and the sex ratio is 1,022 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 389382, served by Dhanpur post office; the LGD village code is 519629. The sarpanch is BABUBHAI, and the village votes in Dasada assembly constituency, represented by MLA P.K.Parmar. The population is estimated at 5,721 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Zabu

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
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: DOHAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): ZABU
Total area (ha): 731.09
Irrigated area (ha): 35.09
Forest area (ha): 204

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

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Key facts — Zabu

LGD code: 519629
Pincode: 389382
Post office: Dhanpur
Population (Census 2011): 4,852
Population (projected 2026): 5,721
Households: 727
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1022
Literacy rate: 26.7%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dasada
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: P.K.Parmar
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BABUBHAI
Block / Mandal: Dhanpur

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 Dahod district level

Then & Now

Zabu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,852

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

5,721

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

727

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

857

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: 4,852Census 2011
Households: 727Census 2011
Literacy rate: 26.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1022 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,7212026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 8572026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 4,91,67,754ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —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 · Dahod district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Dahod district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Dahod 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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September 2026

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‘Wait And Watch’: Gujarat Government Holds Off Drought Call Despite Crop Losses In Three Districts

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Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth

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AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat

Reported by aamaadmiparty.org.

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‘Wait And Watch’: Gujarat Government Holds Off Drought Call Despite Crop Losses In Three Districts
GujaratSamachar English16h ago
Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth
The Tribune22h ago
AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat
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PepsiCo conducted sting operation on Gujarat farmers, filed cases: Activist Kavita challenges company; ‘Dem...
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Gujarat State Fertilizers Enters Crop Protection in Force, CM Launches Seven Products Under Sardar Brand
Global Agriculture2 days ago
Gujarat’s Kalpasar Project Still On Paper After 28 Years, Farmers May Have To Wait Another Eight Years For Water
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People often ask about Zabu

What is the pincode of Zabu?

The pincode of Zabu, Dhanpur taluka, Dahod district, Gujarat is 389382. The post office is Dhanpur.

Which post office delivers to Zabu?

Mail for Zabu is delivered through Dhanpur post office, pincode 389382, in Dhanpur taluka, Dahod district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Zabu located?

Zabu is a village in Dhanpur taluka of Dahod district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Zabu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Zabu village has a population of 4,852 across 727 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Zabu?

The current sarpanch of Zabu gram panchayat is BABUBHAI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Zabu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Zabu in?

Zabu falls under the Dasada assembly constituency (AC #60) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Zabu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Zabu village is 26.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Zabu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Zabu village is 1022 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Zabu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Zabu, 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 Zabu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Zabu village is 519629.

How big is Zabu compared to other villages in Dhanpur taluka?

Zabu ranks 6 of 90 villages in Dhanpur taluka by Census 2011 population (4,852 residents).

Who is the MLA of Zabu?

Zabu falls under Dasada assembly constituency (AC 60). The sitting MLA is P.K.Parmar (BJP).

Who is the MP for Zabu?

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

What is the population of Zabu in 2026?

Zabu is estimated at 5,721 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,852 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Zabu in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Zabu?

BABUBHAI is the sarpanch of Zabu gram panchayat, Dhanpur taluka. See the sarpanch list of Dhanpur 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, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)