Where is Alau village located?
Alau is in Ranpur Taluka of Ahmadabad district in Gujarat, India.
Indian Village Directory
Alau Village
Alau is an inhabited village in Ranpur Taluka of Ahmadabad district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 511837, the Census 2011 record lists 4,085 people in 736 households and the reported area is 2,751.57 hectares. The local references include Alau Gram Panchayat, Ranpur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Botad at about 10 km.
Village Code511837
Population4,085
Households736
Area2,751.57 hectares
Nearest TownBotad
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Alau
- Census Village Code
- 511837
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Ahmadabad
- District Census Code
- 474
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Ranpur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03785
- CD Block
- Ranpur
- Gram Panchayat
- Alau
- Households
- 736
- Population
- 4,085
- Male Population
- 2,088
- Female Population
- 1,997
- Sex Ratio
- 956.42
- Area
- 2,751.57 hectares
- Area
- 27.52 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Botad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 382255
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Alau at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,085 people, 2,751.57 hectares of reported area and Botad as the nearest town reference for Alau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Alau falls under Ranpur Taluka in Ahmadabad district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 511837.
- The record lists 4,085 people living in 736 households.
- The reported village area is 2,751.57 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Botad.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density148.46 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.13%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share10.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Alau in the official administrative record. Census village code 511837, Alau Gram Panchayat and Ranpur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 474
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03785
- Village Census Code
- 511837
- CD Block Code
- 0064
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 26
- CD Block Name
- Ranpur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Alau
Location and Distance
Botad is the nearest town listed for Alau, about 10 km away. Ahmadabad is listed as the district headquarters at about 154 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Ranpur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19 km
- District Headquarter
- Ahmadabad
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 154 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Botad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Botad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 2,751.57 hectares
- Area
- 27.52 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,085 people in 736 households, with 2,088 male residents and 1,997 female residents. The average household size is 5.55, and SC share is 8.13% and ST share is 0% for Alau. Population density works out to about 148.46 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 736
- Total Population
- 4,085
- Male Population
- 2,088
- Female Population
- 1,997
- Sex Ratio
- 956.42
- Average Household Size
- 5.55
- SC Population
- 332
- SC Male Population
- 178
- SC Female Population
- 154
- SC Population Share
- 8.13
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Alau list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Alau.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- Rural Production Mart Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 84 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Alau include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Alau include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Alau is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Alau show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Cotton and Pearlmillet/Bajra, net sown area is 2,355.28 hectares and irrigated land is 237.74 hectares (10.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Cotton
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Pearlmillet/Bajra
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 19.55
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 83.15 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 98.54 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.64 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 194.41 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 2355.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2,117.54 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 237.74
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 153.74 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Alau village in?
Alau village is in Ahmadabad district.
Which state is Alau village in?
Alau village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Alau under?
Alau comes under Ranpur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Alau?
The Census village code of Alau is 511837.
Which Gram Panchayat is Alau under?
Alau is listed under ALAU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Ranpur.
What is the population of Alau village?
The village record lists 4,085 people and 736 households for Alau.
How many households are in Alau village?
The village record lists 736 households for Alau.
What is the male and female population of Alau?
The record lists 2,088 male residents and 1,997 female residents for Alau.
What is the sex ratio of Alau village?
The sex ratio of Alau is 956.42 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Alau village?
The reported geographical area of Alau is 2,751.57 hectares.
What is the population density of Alau village?
The approximate population density of Alau is 148.46 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Alau?
The nearest town listed for Alau is Botad, about 10 km away.
How far is Alau from the district headquarters?
Alau is about 154 km from Ahmadabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Alau from the sub-district headquarters?
Alau is about 19 km from Ranpur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Alau?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Alau.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Alau?
For Alau, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Cotton and Pearlmillet/Bajra, net sown area is 2,355.28 hectares and irrigated land is 237.74 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Alau.