Pedhda village, Lakhtar taluka | Pincode 363110

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

chandrasinh rana

Contact: 63****4211

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LGD code: 512160
Pincode: 363110
Post office: Vana
Population: 1,138
Households: 236
Literacy rate: 66.9%
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 349

Census 2011 · in context

How Pedhda compares

By population, Pedhda ranks #31 of 43 villages in Lakhtar mandal.

Literacy rate

66.9%

+6.5% vs mandal average

Pedhda: 66.9%
Lakhtar mandal: 60.4%
Surendranagar district: 62.3%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

916

−26 vs mandal average

Pedhda: 916
Lakhtar mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

4.8

−0.4 vs mandal average

Pedhda: 4.8
Lakhtar mandal: 5.2

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

Pedhda at a glance

Pedhda is a village of 1,138 people in 236 households (Census 2011) in Lakhtar taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat, the 31st-largest of 43 villages in Lakhtar taluka. Literacy is 67%, 7 points above the taluka average of 60% and the sex ratio is 916 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 363110, served by Vana post office; the LGD village code is 512160. The sarpanch is chandrasinh rana, and the village votes in Dhandhuka assembly constituency, represented by MLA Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi. The population is estimated at 1,342 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pedhda

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
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: 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: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SURENDRANAGAR
Distance to nearest town (km): 31
Distance to district HQ (km): 31
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 19
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): PEDHDA
Total area (ha): 1,894.49
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 4.04

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

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Key facts — Pedhda

LGD code: 512160
Pincode: 363110
Post office: Vana
Population (Census 2011): 1,138
Population (projected 2026): 1,342
Households: 236
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 916
Literacy rate: 66.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Surendranagar
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Dhandhuka
Member of Parliament: Chandubhai Shihora
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kalubhai Rupabhai Dabhi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: chandrasinh rana
Block / Mandal: Lakhtar
Nearest railway station: Tagdi (10.5 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

Pedhda — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,138

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,342

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

236

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

278

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: 1,138Census 2011
Households: 236Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,3422026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2782026 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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September 2026

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‘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

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AAP leader Isudan Gadhvi folds hands and appeals to the Chief Minister to declare drought in Gujarat

Reported by aamaadmiparty.org.

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‘Wait And Watch’: Gujarat Government Holds Off Drought Call Despite Crop Losses In Three Districts
GujaratSamachar English16h ago
Work for welfare of farmers, society: Gujarat Governor to youth
The Tribune23h 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 challenges company; ‘Dem...
Bhaskar Englishyesterday
Gujarat State Fertilizers Enters Crop Protection in Force, CM Launches Seven Products Under Sardar Brand
Global Agriculture2 days ago
Gujarat’s Kalpasar Project Still On Paper After 28 Years, Farmers May Have To Wait Another Eight Years For Water
GujaratSamachar English2 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Pedhda

What is the pincode of Pedhda?

The pincode of Pedhda, Lakhtar taluka, Surendranagar district, Gujarat is 363110. The post office is Vana.

Which post office delivers to Pedhda?

Mail for Pedhda is delivered through Vana post office, pincode 363110, in Lakhtar taluka, Surendranagar district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pedhda located?

Pedhda is a village in Lakhtar taluka of Surendranagar district, Gujarat, India.

What is the population of Pedhda as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pedhda village has a population of 1,138 across 236 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pedhda?

The current sarpanch of Pedhda gram panchayat is chandrasinh rana.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pedhda in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pedhda in?

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

What is the literacy rate in Pedhda?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pedhda village is 66.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Pedhda?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pedhda village is 916 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Pedhda?

The nearest railway station to Pedhda is Tagdi (~10.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pedhda?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pedhda, 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 Pedhda?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pedhda village is 512160.

How big is Pedhda compared to other villages in Lakhtar taluka?

Pedhda ranks 31 of 43 villages in Lakhtar taluka by Census 2011 population (1,138 residents).

Who is the MLA of Pedhda?

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

Who is the MP for Pedhda?

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

What is the population of Pedhda in 2026?

Pedhda is estimated at 1,342 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,138 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pedhda in?

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

Who is the sarpanch of Pedhda?

chandrasinh rana is the sarpanch of Pedhda gram panchayat, Lakhtar taluka. See the sarpanch list of Lakhtar 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
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)