Moti Vav village, Limkheda taluka | Pincode 389146

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

USHABEN BARIA

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LGD code: 519307
Pincode: 389146
Post office: Dudhia
Population: 3,510
Households: 535
Literacy rate: 47.5%
Sex ratio: 1053 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,606

Census 2011 · in context

How Moti Vav compares

By population, Moti Vav ranks #16 of 80 villages in Limkheda mandal.

Literacy rate

47.5%

+0.4% vs mandal average

Moti Vav47.5%

Limkheda mandal47.1%

Dahod district47.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,053

+41 vs mandal average

Moti Vav1,053

Limkheda mandal1,012

Household size

people per home

6.6

Same as the mandal average

Moti Vav6.6

Limkheda mandal6.6

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

Moti Vav at a glance

Moti Vav is a village of 3,510 people in 535 households (Census 2011) in Limkheda taluka, Dahod district, Gujarat, the 16th-largest of 80 villages in Limkheda taluka. Literacy is 48%, about the same as the taluka average of 47% and the sex ratio is 1,053 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 389146, served by Dudhia post office; the LGD village code is 519307. The sarpanch is USHABEN BARIA, and the village votes in Dhrangadhra assembly constituency, represented by MLA Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora. The population is estimated at 4,138 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Moti Vav

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
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: 0
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: 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: LIMKHEDA
Distance to nearest town (km): 13
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 13
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): MOTI VAV
Total area (ha): 509.95
Irrigated area (ha): 150
Forest area (ha): 20.8

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

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Key facts — Moti Vav

LGD code: 519307
Pincode: 389146
Post office: Dudhia
Population (Census 2011): 3,510
Population (projected 2026): 4,138
Households: 535
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1053
Literacy rate: 47.5%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhrangadhra
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: USHABEN BARIA
Block / Mandal: Limkheda
Nearest railway station: Sukhpur (10.1 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 Dahod district level

Then & Now

Moti Vav — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,510

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,138

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

535

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

631

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: 3,510Census 2011
Households: 535Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1053 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,1382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6312026 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.

Boundary & surroundings

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September 2026

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Gujarat cotton farmers can register for MSP sales till Oct 31

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Gujarat cotton farmers can register for MSP sales till Oct 31

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Gujarat: Green rules to be eased for farmers in areas around Gir

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Gujarat cotton farmers can register for MSP sales till Oct 31
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Gujarat: Green rules to be eased for farmers in areas around Gir
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Gujarat Cotton Farmers Asked To Register On ‘Kapas Kisan’ App For MSP Procurement
GujaratSamachar English21h ago
Monsoon Is Almost Over For Gujarat, One Third of Taluka Are Facing Drought
GujaratSamachar Englishyesterday
‘Wait And Watch’: Gujarat Government Holds Off Drought Call Despite Crop Losses In Three Districts
GujaratSamachar English2 days ago
Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth
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People often ask about Moti Vav

What is the pincode of Moti Vav?

The pincode of Moti Vav, Limkheda taluka, Dahod district, Gujarat is 389146. The post office is Dudhia.

Which post office delivers to Moti Vav?

Mail for Moti Vav is delivered through Dudhia post office, pincode 389146, in Limkheda taluka, Dahod district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Moti Vav located?

Moti Vav is a village in Limkheda taluka of Dahod district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Moti Vav as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Moti Vav village has a population of 3,510 across 535 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Moti Vav?

The current sarpanch of Moti Vav gram panchayat is USHABEN BARIA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Moti Vav in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Moti Vav in?

Moti Vav falls under the Dhrangadhra assembly constituency (AC #64) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Moti Vav?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Moti Vav village is 47.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Moti Vav?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Moti Vav village is 1053 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Moti Vav?

The nearest railway station to Moti Vav is Sukhpur (~10.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Moti Vav?

12 schemes currently match residents of Moti Vav, 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 Moti Vav?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Moti Vav village is 519307.

How big is Moti Vav compared to other villages in Limkheda taluka?

Moti Vav ranks 16 of 80 villages in Limkheda taluka by Census 2011 population (3,510 residents).

Who is the MLA of Moti Vav?

Moti Vav falls under Dhrangadhra assembly constituency (AC 64). The sitting MLA is Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora (BJP).

Who is the MP for Moti Vav?

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

What is the population of Moti Vav in 2026?

Moti Vav is estimated at 4,138 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,510 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Moti Vav in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Moti Vav?

USHABEN BARIA is the sarpanch of Moti Vav gram panchayat, Limkheda taluka. See the sarpanch list of Limkheda 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)