Chela village, Jamnagar Rural taluka | Pincode 361012

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Rajendersinh B bhatti

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LGD code: 513630
Pincode: 361012
Post office: Chela
Population: 7,035
Households: 1,306
Literacy rate: 46.7%
Sex ratio: 937 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 3,006
Distance to district centre: 61 km
Distance to mandal centre: 52 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 281 km
Distance to Mumbai: 470 km
Nearest railway station: Lakhabawal · 7 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Krishna Hospital · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Chela compares

By population, Chela ranks #2 of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural mandal.

Literacy rate

46.7%

−16.3% vs mandal average

Chela: 46.7%
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 63.0%
Jamnagar district: 64.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

937

+2 vs mandal average

Chela: 937
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.1 vs mandal average

Chela: 5.4
Jamnagar Rural mandal: 5.3

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

Chela at a glance

Chela is a village of 7,035 people in 1,306 households (Census 2011) in Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, the 2nd-largest of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka. Literacy is 47%, 16 points below the taluka average of 63% and the sex ratio is 937 women per 1,000 men. It lies 61 km from the Jamnagar district centre, 44 km from Jodiya, the nearest town, 7 km from Lakhabawal railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 361012, served by Chela post office; the LGD village code is 513630. The nearest hospital or health centre is Krishna Hospital, 4 km away. The sarpanch is Rajendersinh B bhatti, and the village votes in Kalavad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai. The population is estimated at 8,294 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Chela · this village	7,035	47%	—
Dared · Jamnagar Rural	5,666	54%	4.7 km N
Dared · Babra	3,219	61%	4.7 km N
Dared · Vallabhipur	2,006	59%	4.7 km N
Kansumara · Jamnagar Rural	2,546	58%	6.4 km N
Naghedi · Jamnagar Rural	3,758	53%	8.4 km NW
Dodhiya · Jamnagar Rural	1,398	69%	8.7 km W

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Chela

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
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: 2
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: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: Yes
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
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: JAMNAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 12
Distance to district HQ (km): 12
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): CHELA
Total area (ha): 2,999.68
Irrigated area (ha): 450.5
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Chela

LGD code: 513630
Pincode: 361012
Post office: Chela
Population (Census 2011): 7,035
Population (projected 2026): 8,294
Households: 1,306
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 937
Literacy rate: 46.7%
Coordinates: 22.37300°N, 70.05230°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamnagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalavad
Member of Parliament: Poonamben Maadam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Rajendersinh B bhatti
Block / Mandal: Jamnagar Rural

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 Jamnagar district level

Then & Now

Chela — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

7,035

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

8,294

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,306

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,540

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: 7,035Census 2011
Households: 1,306Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 937 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8,2942026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,5402026 projection
Active job cards: 21,168MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 7,412MGNREGA · 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: 912NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 83.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 86.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.2%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 · Jamnagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Jamnagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Jamnagar 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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Getting there

How to reach Chela

Mandal centre

Jamnagar Rural · ≈ 52 km

≈ 1 h 48 min by car · 2 h 8 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Jamnagar · ≈ 61 km

≈ 2 h 5 min by car · 2 h 28 min by bike

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Nearest town · 13,178 people

Jodiya · ≈ 44 km

≈ 1 h 30 min by car · 1 h 47 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar281 kmcapital
Mumbai470 km
Delhi998 km
Hyderabad1041 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationLakhabawal7 km
Bus stopNaghedi10 km
Hospital / PHCKrishna Hospital4 km
ATM / bankICICI Bank10 km
Petrol pumpNyara Petrolium8 km
CollegeG M Patel Girls School & Collage42 km
Police stationUdyognagar Police Chawki9 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Chela

2 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Aai Shri Khodaldham Khodiyar MandirTemple4.0 km ↗
🛕Ambaji MandirTemple4.1 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Chela

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Nilgiri primary school daredSchool4.5 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Chela?

The pincode of Chela, Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat is 361012. The post office is Chela.

Which post office delivers to Chela?

Mail for Chela is delivered through Chela post office, pincode 361012, in Jamnagar Rural taluka, Jamnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Chela located?

Chela is a village in Jamnagar Rural taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Chela as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Chela village has a population of 7,035 across 1,306 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Chela?

The current sarpanch of Chela gram panchayat is Rajendersinh B bhatti.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chela in?

Chela falls under the Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency (PC #12) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Chela in?

Chela falls under the Kalavad assembly constituency (AC #76) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Chela?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Chela village is 46.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Chela?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Chela village is 937 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Chela?

12 schemes currently match residents of Chela, 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.

How far is Chela from Jamnagar district centre?

Chela is approximately 61 km (straight-line) from the centre of Jamnagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Chela?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chela village is 513630.

Which is the nearest town to Chela?

Jodiya (population 13,178, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 44 km from Chela in a straight line.

How big is Chela compared to other villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka?

Chela ranks 2 of 100 villages in Jamnagar Rural taluka by Census 2011 population (7,035 residents).

How far is Chela from Gandhinagar?

Chela is about 281 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 365 km.

How far is Chela from Mumbai?

Chela is about 470 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 611 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chela?

Lakhabawal is the nearest railway station to Chela, about 7 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 9 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Chela?

Naghedi is the nearest bus stop to Chela, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chela?

Krishna Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Chela, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Chela?

ICICI Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Chela, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Chela?

Nyara Petrolium is the nearest petrol pump to Chela, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MLA of Chela?

Chela falls under Kalavad assembly constituency (AC 76). The sitting MLA is Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai (BJP).

Who is the MP for Chela?

Chela is in Jamnagar Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Poonamben Maadam (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Chela?

Within 5 km of Chela: Nilgiri primary school dared (4.5 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Chela in 2026?

Chela is estimated at 8,294 people in 2026, up about 18% from 7,035 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Chela in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Chela?

Rajendersinh B bhatti is the sarpanch of Chela gram panchayat, Jamnagar Rural taluka. See the sarpanch list of Jamnagar Rural 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, 2026-09-15
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)