Nikava
Nikava is a revenue village in Kalavad taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat. It had a population of 4,799 in 992 households (Census 2011).
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4,799 souls. 992 homes.
Kalavad taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat.
Nikava today
- Ajwan₹23,250Jamnagar APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu)₹2,625Jamnagar APMC · 6 Nov 2026
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹6,900Jam Jodhpur APMC · 6 Nov 2026
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Nikava at a glance
Nikava is one of the larger villages of Kalavad taluka — 2nd of 98 by population, with 4,799 people in 992 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 77.8%, above Jamnagar district's 71.0% (Kalavad taluka: 72.4%), while the sex ratio was 923 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 951. It falls under Nikava gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 361162, served by Nikava post office. The village covers 2,504 hectares — about 25.0 km², or roughly 192 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Kalavad (કાલાવાડ) Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 0 self-help groups with 0 members (2025-26) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
Gram panchayat
Nikava is in the Nikava (નિકાવા) gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Nikava compares
By population, Nikava ranks #2 of 98 inhabited villages in Kalavad taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
What Nikava had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 4 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Available · 1 in the village
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 361162
Post office: Nikava
Other villages in Kalavad taluka
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- Mota Vadala
- Anandpar
- Nana Vadala
- Pipar
- Khandhera
- Pithadiya
- Navagam
- Mulila
- Makaji Meghpar
- Jashapar
- Dhundhoraji
- Chhatar
- Moti Nagajar
- Vodisang
- Pata Meghpar
- Napaniya Khijadiya
- Makrani Sanosara
- Kalmeghada
- Beraja
- Sarvaniya
- Moti Matli
- Khan Kotda
- Toda
- Mota Panchdevda
- Dudhala
- Arala
- Balambhadi
- Bava Khakhariya
- Mota Bhadukiya
- Banga
- Shishang
Nikava — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Gujarat's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+22.6%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 4,799Census 2011
- Male / female
- 2,495 / 2,304
- Households
- 992
- People per home
- 4.8
- Literacy rate
- 77.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 1,631
- Work participation
- 34.0%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Nikava on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 2 km, from the village's own post office in India Post's directory — not the exact site of Nikava. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Nikava · 22.2116° N, 70.5307° E
Electoral profile
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Nikava isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Kalavad taluka, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices479 in Jamnagar district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
LIMDA CHOWK, KALAVAD,DIST. JAMNAGAR , GUJARAT , PIN 361160
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND FLOOR, SARDAR CHOWK, VILLAGE PIPAR, TALUKA KALAVAD, DISTRICT JAMNAGAR,GUJARAT, PIN 361540
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NEAR ADARSH PETROL PUMP, OPP. A.P.M.C. KALAVAD, DIST. JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT - 361 160.
Hospitals & clinics181 in Jamnagar district
Schools & anganwadis13 in Jamnagar district
Colleges & universities7 in Jamnagar district
Police & fire stations9 in Jamnagar district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Jamnagar district
Government offices9 in Jamnagar district
Temples44 in Jamnagar district
Churches2 in Jamnagar district
Mosques6 in Jamnagar district
Other places of worship13 in Jamnagar district
Transport49 in Jamnagar district
Agriculture services5 in Jamnagar district
Community places37 in Jamnagar district
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People often ask about Nikava
Where is Nikava located?
Nikava is a village in Kalavad taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.
Which district is Nikava in?
Nikava is in Jamnagar district of Gujarat.
Which gram panchayat does Nikava belong to?
Nikava comes under the Nikava gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Nikava?
The pincode of Nikava, Kalavad, Jamnagar is 361162.
What is the population of Nikava?
As per the 2011 Census, Nikava had a population of 4,799 (2,495 males and 2,304 females).
How many households are there in Nikava?
Nikava had 992 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Nikava?
Nikava covers about 2,504 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Nikava?
The literacy rate of Nikava was 77.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Nikava?
Nikava had 923 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Nikava in?
Nikava is in the Kalavad (કાલાવાડ) development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Nikava?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Nikava is 513830 and its Census 2011 village code is 513830.
Which villages are near Nikava?
Villages near Nikava include Lodhika (about 14 km).
What is the population of Nikava in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Nikava's Census 2011 population of 4,799 by Gujarat's official RGI projection (+22.6% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 5,880 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Nikava?
The sarpanch of Nikava has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 12 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Jamnagar district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 6 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajwan | Jamnagar APMC | 12,650 | 27,050 | 23,250 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | Jamnagar APMC | 2,025 | 2,700 | 2,625 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | Jamnagar APMC | 7,000 | 7,380 | 7,225 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) · Average (Whole) | Jam Jodhpur APMC | 6,500 | 7,200 | 6,900 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) · Black Gram (Whole) | Jam Jodhpur APMC | 7,500 | 9,900 | 8,500 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) | Jamnagar APMC | 9,100 | 9,925 | 9,325 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton | Jam Jodhpur APMC | 8,000 | 9,375 | 9,100 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Cotton | Jamnagar APMC | 8,700 | 9,625 | 9,395 | 6 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Nikava's shops. Best mandi price near Nikava →
Official dataAgmarknet, 6 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the village's own post office in India Post's directory).
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