Badhla village, Lalpur taluka | Pincode 361170

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

JIGNABEN DINESHBHAI VASOYA

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LGD code: 513929
Pincode: 361170
Post office: Lalpur (Jamnagar)
Population: 1,003
Households: 221
Literacy rate: 56.8%
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 694

Census 2011 · in context

How Badhla compares

By population, Badhla ranks #46 of 74 villages in Lalpur mandal.

Literacy rate

56.8%

−2.5% vs mandal average

Badhla: 56.8%
Lalpur mandal: 59.3%
Jamnagar district: 64.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

936

−17 vs mandal average

Badhla: 936
Lalpur mandal: 953

Household size

people per home

4.5

−0.7 vs mandal average

Badhla: 4.5
Lalpur mandal: 5.2

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

Badhla at a glance

Badhla is a village of 1,003 people in 221 households (Census 2011) in Lalpur taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat, the 46th-largest of 74 villages in Lalpur taluka. Literacy is 57%, 3 points below the taluka average of 59% and the sex ratio is 936 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 361170, served by Lalpur (Jamnagar) post office; the LGD village code is 513929. The sarpanch is JIGNABEN DINESHBHAI VASOYA, and the village votes in Kalavad assembly constituency, represented by MLA Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai. The population is estimated at 1,183 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Badhla

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: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
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: JAMNAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 42
Distance to district HQ (km): 42
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 28
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BAGHLA/ SAJADIYALI
Total area (ha): 866.29
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Badhla

LGD code: 513929
Pincode: 361170
Post office: Lalpur (Jamnagar)
Population (Census 2011): 1,003
Population (projected 2026): 1,183
Households: 221
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 936
Literacy rate: 56.8%
Lok Sabha constituency: Jamnagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kalavad
Member of Parliament: Poonamben Maadam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Chavda Meghjibhai Amarabhai
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: JIGNABEN DINESHBHAI VASOYA
Block / Mandal: Lalpur

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

Badhla — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,003

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,183

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

221

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

261

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: 1,003Census 2011
Households: 221Census 2011
Literacy rate: 56.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 936 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,1832026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2612026 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.

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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

Reported by GujaratSamachar English.

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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 English14h ago
Monsoon Is Almost Over For Gujarat, One Third of Taluka Are Facing Drought
GujaratSamachar English23h ago
‘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
The Tribune2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Badhla

What is the pincode of Badhla?

The pincode of Badhla, Lalpur taluka, Jamnagar district, Gujarat is 361170. The post office is Lalpur (Jamnagar).

Which post office delivers to Badhla?

Mail for Badhla is delivered through Lalpur (Jamnagar) post office, pincode 361170, in Lalpur taluka, Jamnagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Badhla located?

Badhla is a village in Lalpur taluka of Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Badhla as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Badhla village has a population of 1,003 across 221 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Badhla?

The current sarpanch of Badhla gram panchayat is JIGNABEN DINESHBHAI VASOYA.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Badhla in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Badhla in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Badhla?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Badhla village is 56.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Badhla?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Badhla village is 936 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Badhla?

12 schemes currently match residents of Badhla, 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 Badhla?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Badhla village is 513929.

How big is Badhla compared to other villages in Lalpur taluka?

Badhla ranks 46 of 74 villages in Lalpur taluka by Census 2011 population (1,003 residents).

Who is the MLA of Badhla?

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

Who is the MP for Badhla?

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

What is the population of Badhla in 2026?

Badhla is estimated at 1,183 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,003 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Badhla in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Badhla?

JIGNABEN DINESHBHAI VASOYA is the sarpanch of Badhla gram panchayat, Lalpur taluka. See the sarpanch list of Lalpur 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
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