Rafu village, Sami taluka | Pincode 384245

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LGD code: 509013
Pincode: 384245
Post office: Sami
Population: 3,255
Households: 581
Literacy rate: 50%
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,234

Census 2011 · in context

How Rafu compares

By population, Rafu ranks #5 of 59 villages in Sami mandal.

Literacy rate

50.0%

−4.4% vs mandal average

Rafu: 50.0%
Sami mandal: 54.4%
Patan district: 62.4%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

917

−29 vs mandal average

Rafu: 917
Sami mandal: 946

Household size

people per home

5.6

+0.4 vs mandal average

Rafu: 5.6
Sami mandal: 5.2

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

Rafu at a glance

Rafu is a village of 3,255 people in 581 households (Census 2011) in Sami taluka, Patan district, Gujarat, the 5th-largest of 59 villages in Sami taluka. Literacy is 50%, 4 points below the taluka average of 54% and the sex ratio is 917 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 384245, served by Sami post office; the LGD village code is 509013. The village votes in Viramgam assembly constituency, represented by MLA Hardik Bharatbhai Patel. The population is estimated at 3,838 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Rafu

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: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 1
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 1
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
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: RADHANPUR
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 75
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 30
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): RAFU
Total area (ha): 4,206.64
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 — Rafu

LGD code: 509013
Pincode: 384245
Post office: Sami
Population (Census 2011): 3,255
Population (projected 2026): 3,838
Households: 581
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 917
Literacy rate: 50.0%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Viramgam
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Hardik Bharatbhai Patel
Block / Mandal: Sami

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 Patan district level

Then & Now

Rafu — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,255

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

3,838

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

581

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

685

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: 3,255Census 2011
Households: 581Census 2011
Literacy rate: 50.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 917 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 3,8382026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 6852026 projection
Active job cards: 41,696MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 17,811MGNREGA · 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: 976NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 98.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 73.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 91.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 59.8%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 · Patan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Patan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Patan 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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Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth
The Tribune6h ago
AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat
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PepsiCo conducted sting operation on Gujarat farmers, filed cases: Activist Kavita challenged giant firm as...
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Gujarat State Fertilizers Enters Crop Protection in Force, CM Launches Seven Products Under Sardar Brand
Global Agricultureyesterday
Gujarat’s Kalpasar Project Still On Paper After 28 Years, Farmers May Have To Wait Another Eight Years For Water
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The Indian Express2 days ago

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What is the pincode of Rafu?

The pincode of Rafu, Sami taluka, Patan district, Gujarat is 384245. The post office is Sami.

Which post office delivers to Rafu?

Mail for Rafu is delivered through Sami post office, pincode 384245, in Sami taluka, Patan district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Rafu located?

Rafu is a village in Sami taluka of Patan district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Rafu as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Rafu village has a population of 3,255 across 581 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rafu in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Rafu in?

Rafu falls under the Viramgam assembly constituency (AC #39) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Rafu?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Rafu village is 50.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Rafu?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Rafu village is 917 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Rafu?

12 schemes currently match residents of Rafu, 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 Rafu?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Rafu village is 509013.

How big is Rafu compared to other villages in Sami taluka?

Rafu ranks 5 of 59 villages in Sami taluka by Census 2011 population (3,255 residents).

Who is the MLA of Rafu?

Rafu falls under Viramgam assembly constituency (AC 39). The sitting MLA is Hardik Bharatbhai Patel (BJP).

Who is the MP for Rafu?

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

What is the population of Rafu in 2026?

Rafu is estimated at 3,838 people in 2026, up about 18% from 3,255 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Rafu in?

Gujarat falls in the Gujarat Plains and Hills zone (cotton, groundnut, wheat, bajra) of the ICAR classification; Rafu in Patan 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
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)