Tikar village, Halvad taluka, Morbi | Pincode 363330

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

KAJALBEN RAMESHBHAI

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LGD code: 511943
Pincode: 363330
Post office: Halvad
Population: 5,940
Households: 1,178
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 2,218
Distance to district centre: 58 km
Distance to mandal centre: 34 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 157 km
Distance to Mumbai: 489 km
Nearest railway station: Dhanala · 16 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital · 17 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Tikar compares

By population, Tikar ranks #2 of 66 villages in Halvad mandal.

Literacy rate

62.2%

+0.8% vs mandal average

Tikar: 62.2%
Halvad mandal: 61.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

948

+2 vs mandal average

Tikar: 948
Halvad mandal: 946

Household size

people per home

5.0

−0.3 vs mandal average

Tikar: 5.0
Halvad mandal: 5.3

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

Tikar at a glance

Tikar is a village of 5,940 people in 1,178 households (Census 2011) in Halvad taluka, Morbi district, Gujarat, the 2nd-largest of 66 villages in Halvad taluka. Literacy is 62%, about the same as the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 948 women per 1,000 men. It lies 58 km from the Morbi district centre, 16 km from Dhanala railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 363330, served by Halvad post office; the LGD village code is 511943. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, 17 km away. The sarpanch is KAJALBEN RAMESHBHAI, and the village votes in Chotila assembly constituency, represented by MLA Shamji Chauhan. The population is estimated at 7,003 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tikar

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 4
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 1
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 1
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: Yes
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: HALVAD
Distance to nearest town (km): 17
Distance to district HQ (km): 86
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 17
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): TIKAR
Total area (ha): 4,378.5
Irrigated area (ha): 1,017
Forest area (ha): 121.4

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

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Key facts — Tikar

LGD code: 511943
Pincode: 363330
Post office: Halvad
Population (Census 2011): 5,940
Population (projected 2026): 7,003
Households: 1,178
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 948
Literacy rate: 62.2%
Coordinates: 23.15000°N, 71.10000°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Chotila
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Shamji Chauhan
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: KAJALBEN RAMESHBHAI
Block / Mandal: Halvad

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 Morbi district level

Then & Now

Tikar — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

5,940

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

7,003

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,178

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

1,389

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: 5,940Census 2011
Households: 1,178Census 2011
Literacy rate: 62.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 948 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 7,0032026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1,3892026 projection
Active job cards: 6,533MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,241MGNREGA · 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: 858NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 82.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.9%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 80.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 73.5%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 50.7%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 · Morbi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Morbi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Morbi 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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Getting there

How to reach Tikar

Mandal centre

Halvad · ≈ 34 km

≈ 1 h 10 min by car · 1 h 23 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Morbi · ≈ 58 km

≈ 1 h 59 min by car · 2 h 22 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar157 kmcapital
Mumbai489 km
Delhi861 km
Hyderabad1002 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDhanala16 km
Bus stopHalvad Bus Stand18 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital17 km
ATM / bankHDFC Bank17 km
Petrol pumpHP18 km
Police stationCity police line & A divison police station46 km

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Quick answers

People often ask about Tikar

What is the pincode of Tikar?

The pincode of Tikar, Halvad taluka, Morbi district, Gujarat is 363330. The post office is Halvad.

Which post office delivers to Tikar?

Mail for Tikar is delivered through Halvad post office, pincode 363330, in Halvad taluka, Morbi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Tikar located?

Tikar is a village in Halvad taluka of Morbi district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Tikar as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tikar village has a population of 5,940 across 1,178 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Tikar?

The current sarpanch of Tikar gram panchayat is KAJALBEN RAMESHBHAI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tikar in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tikar in?

Tikar falls under the Chotila assembly constituency (AC #63) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Tikar?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tikar village is 62.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Tikar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tikar village is 948 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tikar?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tikar, 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 Tikar from Morbi district centre?

Tikar is approximately 58 km (straight-line) from the centre of Morbi district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Tikar?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tikar village is 511943.

How big is Tikar compared to other villages in Halvad taluka?

Tikar ranks 2 of 66 villages in Halvad taluka by Census 2011 population (5,940 residents).

How far is Tikar from Gandhinagar?

Tikar is about 157 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 204 km.

How far is Tikar from Mumbai?

Tikar is about 489 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 636 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Tikar?

Dhanala is the nearest railway station to Tikar, about 16 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 20 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Tikar?

Halvad Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Tikar, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Tikar?

Government Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Tikar, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Tikar?

HDFC Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Tikar, about 17 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 22 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Tikar?

HP is the nearest petrol pump to Tikar, about 18 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 23 km.

Who is the MLA of Tikar?

Tikar falls under Chotila assembly constituency (AC 63). The sitting MLA is Shamji Chauhan (BJP).

Who is the MP for Tikar?

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

What is the population of Tikar in 2026?

Tikar is estimated at 7,003 people in 2026, up about 18% from 5,940 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tikar in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Tikar?

KAJALBEN RAMESHBHAI is the sarpanch of Tikar gram panchayat, Halvad taluka. See the sarpanch list of Halvad 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, 2026-09-08
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)