Vadela village, Limkheda taluka | Pincode 389140

Navratri (Garba) in Gujarat

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

ARVIND BHAI PATEL

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LGD code: 519340
Pincode: 389140
Post office: Limkheda
Population: 3,807
Households: 618
Literacy rate: 61%
Sex ratio: 999 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,070

Census 2011 · in context

How Vadela compares

By population, Vadela ranks #12 of 80 villages in Limkheda mandal.

Literacy rate

61.0%

+13.9% vs mandal average

Vadela: 61.0%
Limkheda mandal: 47.1%
Dahod district: 47.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

999

−13 vs mandal average

Vadela: 999
Limkheda mandal: 1,012

Household size

people per home

6.2

−0.4 vs mandal average

Vadela: 6.2
Limkheda mandal: 6.6

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

Vadela at a glance

Vadela is a village of 3,807 people in 618 households (Census 2011) in Limkheda taluka, Dahod district, Gujarat, the 12th-largest of 80 villages in Limkheda taluka. Literacy is 61%, 14 points above the taluka average of 47% and the sex ratio is 999 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 389140, served by Limkheda post office; the LGD village code is 519340. The sarpanch is ARVIND BHAI PATEL, and the village votes in Dhrangadhra assembly constituency, represented by MLA Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora. The population is estimated at 4,488 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vadela

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
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: 3
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
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: 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): 5
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 5
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): VADELA
Total area (ha): 571.25
Irrigated area (ha): 205
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Vadela

LGD code: 519340
Pincode: 389140
Post office: Limkheda
Population (Census 2011): 3,807
Population (projected 2026): 4,488
Households: 618
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 999
Literacy rate: 61.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhrangadhra
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Prakashbhai Parsotambhai Varmora
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ARVIND BHAI PATEL
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

Vadela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,807

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,488

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

618

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

729

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: 3,807Census 2011
Households: 618Census 2011
Literacy rate: 61.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 999 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,4882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 7292026 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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Sukhpur
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People often ask about Vadela

What is the pincode of Vadela?

The pincode of Vadela, Limkheda taluka, Dahod district, Gujarat is 389140. The post office is Limkheda.

Which post office delivers to Vadela?

Mail for Vadela is delivered through Limkheda post office, pincode 389140, in Limkheda taluka, Dahod district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vadela located?

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

What is the population of Vadela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vadela village has a population of 3,807 across 618 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Vadela?

The current sarpanch of Vadela gram panchayat is ARVIND BHAI PATEL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vadela in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vadela in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Vadela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vadela village is 61.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Vadela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vadela village is 999 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Vadela?

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

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vadela?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vadela, 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 Vadela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vadela village is 519340.

How big is Vadela compared to other villages in Limkheda taluka?

Vadela ranks 12 of 80 villages in Limkheda taluka by Census 2011 population (3,807 residents).

Who is the MLA of Vadela?

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

Who is the MP for Vadela?

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

What is the population of Vadela in 2026?

Vadela is estimated at 4,488 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,807 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Vadela in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Vadela?

ARVIND BHAI PATEL is the sarpanch of Vadela 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, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)