Vanala village, Chuda taluka | Pincode 363421

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Sumit Shah

Contact: 73****3226

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LGD code: 512522
Pincode: 363421
Post office: Limbdi
Population: 1,194
Households: 222
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 638
Distance to district centre: 47 km
Distance to mandal centre: 13 km
Distance to Gandhinagar: 114 km
Distance to Mumbai: 387 km
Nearest railway station: Dhandhuka · 8 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Kasturba Hospital, Ahmedabad · 8 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Vanala compares

By population, Vanala ranks #26 of 36 villages in Chuda mandal.

Literacy rate

65.3%

+4.6% vs mandal average

Vanala: 65.3%
Chuda mandal: 60.7%
Surendranagar district: 62.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

938

+3 vs mandal average

Vanala: 938
Chuda mandal: 935

Household size

people per home

5.4

+0.3 vs mandal average

Vanala: 5.4
Chuda mandal: 5.1

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

Vanala at a glance

Vanala is a village of 1,194 people in 222 households (Census 2011) in Chuda taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, the 26th-largest of 36 villages in Chuda taluka. Literacy is 65%, 5 points above the taluka average of 61% and the sex ratio is 938 women per 1,000 men. It lies 47 km from the Surendranagar district centre, 24 km from Chuda, the nearest town, 8 km from Dhandhuka railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 363421, served by Limbdi post office; the LGD village code is 512522. The nearest hospital or health centre is Kasturba Hospital, Ahmedabad, 8 km away. The sarpanch is Sumit Shah, and the village votes in Dhandhuka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi. The population is estimated at 1,408 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Vanala · this village	1,194	65%	—
Vahiya · Barwala	1,758	55%	0 km N
Vanala · Vinchchiya	994	54%	0 km N
Vadhela · Barwala	1,363	45%	0 km N
Chachana · Chuda	1,128	61%	3.7 km NW
Vasana · Sankheda	2,581	60%	5.8 km SE
Vasana · Dhandhuka	2,276	73%	5.8 km SE

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Vanala

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
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: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: DHANDHUKA
Distance to nearest town (km): 10
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 27
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): VANALA
Total area (ha): 870.14
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 — Vanala

LGD code: 512522
Pincode: 363421
Post office: Limbdi
Population (Census 2011): 1,194
Population (projected 2026): 1,408
Households: 222
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 938
Literacy rate: 65.3%
Coordinates: 22.43653°N, 71.92103°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhandhuka
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Sumit Shah
Block / Mandal: Chuda
Nearest railway station: Kundali (30.1 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 Surendranagar district level

Then & Now

Vanala — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,194

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,408

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

222

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

262

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: 1,194Census 2011
Households: 222Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 938 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,4082026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2622026 projection
Active job cards: 41,606MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 13,184MGNREGA · 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: 992NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 75.1%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 63.8%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 68.4%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 55.6%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 · Surendranagar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 5,68,624PMAY-G · 5,68,624 of 9,02,354 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Surendranagar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 5,60,046Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Surendranagar 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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Getting there

How to reach Vanala

Mandal centre

Chuda · ≈ 13 km

≈ 27 min by car · 32 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Surendranagar · ≈ 47 km

≈ 1 h 37 min by car · 1 h 56 min by bike

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Nearest town · 15,350 people

Chuda · ≈ 24 km

≈ 50 min by car · 1 h by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Gandhinagar114 kmcapital
Mumbai387 km
Delhi868 km
Hyderabad887 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDhandhuka8 km
Bus stopDhandhuka bus station8 km
Hospital / PHCKasturba Hospital, Ahmedabad8 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil8 km

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People often ask about Vanala

What is the pincode of Vanala?

The pincode of Vanala, Chuda taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat is 363421. The post office is Limbdi.

Which post office delivers to Vanala?

Mail for Vanala is delivered through Limbdi post office, pincode 363421, in Chuda taluka, Surendranagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Vanala located?

Vanala is a village in Chuda taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Vanala as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Vanala village has a population of 1,194 across 222 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Vanala?

The current sarpanch of Vanala gram panchayat is Sumit Shah.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Vanala in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Vanala in?

Vanala falls under the Dhandhuka assembly constituency (AC #59) of Gujarat.

What is the literacy rate in Vanala?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Vanala village is 65.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Vanala?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Vanala village is 938 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Vanala?

The nearest railway station to Vanala is Kundali (~30.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Vanala?

12 schemes currently match residents of Vanala, 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 Vanala from Surendranagar district centre?

Vanala is approximately 47 km (straight-line) from the centre of Surendranagar district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Vanala?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Vanala village is 512522.

Which is the nearest town to Vanala?

Chuda (population 15,350, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 24 km from Vanala in a straight line.

How big is Vanala compared to other villages in Chuda taluka?

Vanala ranks 26 of 36 villages in Chuda taluka by Census 2011 population (1,194 residents).

How far is Vanala from Gandhinagar?

Vanala is about 114 km from Gandhinagar in a straight line (the state capital of Gujarat); by road expect roughly 148 km.

How far is Vanala from Mumbai?

Vanala is about 387 km from Mumbai in a straight line; by road expect roughly 503 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Vanala?

Dhandhuka is the nearest railway station to Vanala, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Vanala?

Dhandhuka bus station is the nearest bus stop to Vanala, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Vanala?

Kasturba Hospital, Ahmedabad is the nearest hospital or health centre to Vanala, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Vanala?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Vanala, about 8 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 10 km.

Who is the MLA of Vanala?

Vanala falls under Dhandhuka assembly constituency (AC 59). The sitting MLA is Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi (BJP).

Who is the MP for Vanala?

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

What is the population of Vanala in 2026?

Vanala is estimated at 1,408 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,194 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Vanala in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Vanala?

Sumit Shah is the sarpanch of Vanala gram panchayat, Chuda taluka. See the sarpanch list of Chuda 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, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)