Januda village, Malia Hatina taluka | Pincode 362255

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LGD code: 514895
Pincode: 362255
Post office: Sherbaug
Population: 1,770
Households: 290
Literacy rate: 64%
Sex ratio: 1053 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 660

Census 2011 · in context

How Januda compares

By population, Januda ranks #30 of 67 villages in Malia Hatina mandal.

Literacy rate

64.0%

−2.4% vs mandal average

Januda: 64.0%
Malia Hatina mandal: 66.4%
Junagadh district: 67.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,053

+103 vs mandal average

Januda: 1,053
Malia Hatina mandal: 950

Household size

people per home

6.1

+0.7 vs mandal average

Januda: 6.1
Malia Hatina mandal: 5.4

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

Januda at a glance

Januda is a village of 1,770 people in 290 households (Census 2011) in Malia Hatina taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat, the 30th-largest of 67 villages in Malia Hatina taluka. Literacy is 64%, 2 points below the taluka average of 66% and the sex ratio is 1,053 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 362255, served by Sherbaug post office; the LGD village code is 514895. The village votes in Visavadar assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai Bhayani. The population is estimated at 2,087 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Januda

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: CHORVAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 16
Distance to district HQ (km): 74
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 16
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): JANUDA
Total area (ha): 527.91
Irrigated area (ha): 168.6
Forest area (ha): 0

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

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Key facts — Januda

LGD code: 514895
Pincode: 362255
Post office: Sherbaug
Population (Census 2011): 1,770
Population (projected 2026): 2,087
Households: 290
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1053
Literacy rate: 64.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Junagadh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Visavadar
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Chudasama
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai Bhayani
Block / Mandal: Malia Hatina
Nearest PHC: Dr. Thummar Clinic (20.4 km)
Nearest railway station: Vavdi (16.1 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 Junagadh district level

Then & Now

Januda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,770

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,087

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

290

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

342

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: 1,770Census 2011
Households: 290Census 2011
Literacy rate: 64.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1053 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,0872026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3422026 projection
Active job cards: 34,594MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 7,577MGNREGA · 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: 876NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.7%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 93.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 58.8%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 · Junagadh district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Junagadh district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Junagadh 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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Centred on Malia Hatina mandal

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PHC· 1
Hospital· 1

Healthcare

PHC · clinic
Dr. Thummar Clinic
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Hospital
Jay Ambe Hospital
📍 22.3 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · station
Vavdi
📍 16.1 km awayOSM
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Railway · halt
Juni Chavand
📍 21.9 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Januda?

The pincode of Januda, Malia Hatina taluka, Junagadh district, Gujarat is 362255. The post office is Sherbaug.

Which post office delivers to Januda?

Mail for Januda is delivered through Sherbaug post office, pincode 362255, in Malia Hatina taluka, Junagadh district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Januda located?

Januda is a village in Malia Hatina taluka of Junagadh district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Januda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Januda village has a population of 1,770 across 290 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Januda in?

Januda falls under the Junagadh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #13) of Gujarat.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Januda in?

Januda falls under the Visavadar assembly constituency (AC #87) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Januda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Januda village is 64.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Januda?

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

What is the nearest health centre to Januda?

The nearest health facility to Januda is Dr. Thummar Clinic (~20.4 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Januda?

The nearest railway station to Januda is Vavdi (~16.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Januda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Januda, 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 Januda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Januda village is 514895.

How big is Januda compared to other villages in Malia Hatina taluka?

Januda ranks 30 of 67 villages in Malia Hatina taluka by Census 2011 population (1,770 residents).

Who is the MLA of Januda?

Januda falls under Visavadar assembly constituency (AC 87). The sitting MLA is Bhupendrabhai Gandubhai Bhayani (AAP).

Who is the MP for Januda?

Januda is in Junagadh Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Rajesh Chudasama (BJP).

What is the population of Januda in 2026?

Januda is estimated at 2,087 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,770 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Januda in?

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

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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