Where is Medhala village located?
Medhala is in Tharad Taluka of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat, India.
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Medhala Village
Medhala is an inhabited village in Tharad Taluka of Banas Kantha district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 507524, the Census 2011 record lists 1,185 people in 228 households and the reported area is 745.32 hectares. The local references include Gadsisar Gram Panchayat, Tharad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tharad at about 24 km.
Village Code507524
Population1,185
Households228
Area745.32 hectares
Nearest TownTharad
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Medhala
- Census Village Code
- 507524
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Banas Kantha
- District Census Code
- 469
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tharad
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03733
- CD Block
- Tharad
- Gram Panchayat
- Gadsisar
- Households
- 228
- Population
- 1,185
- Male Population
- 624
- Female Population
- 561
- Sex Ratio
- 899.04
- Area
- 745.32 hectares
- Area
- 7.45 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Tharad
- Nearest Town Distance
- 24 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 385566
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Medhala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,185 people, 745.32 hectares of reported area and Tharad as the nearest town reference for Medhala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Medhala falls under Tharad Taluka in Banas Kantha district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 507524.
- The record lists 1,185 people living in 228 households.
- The reported village area is 745.32 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Tharad.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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 Density158.99 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.2 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share9.37%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share1.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Medhala in the official administrative record. Census village code 507524, Gadsisar Gram Panchayat and Tharad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 469
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03733
- Village Census Code
- 507524
- CD Block Code
- 0012
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 44
- CD Block Name
- Tharad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Gadsisar
Location and Distance
Tharad is the nearest town listed for Medhala, about 24 km away. Palanpur is listed as the district headquarters at about 119 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tharad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 24 km
- District Headquarter
- Palanpur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 119 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Tharad
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 24 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 24 km
- Nearest Town
- Tharad
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 24 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 745.32 hectares
- Area
- 7.45 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,185 people in 228 households, with 624 male residents and 561 female residents. The average household size is 5.2, and SC share is 9.37% and ST share is 0% for Medhala. Population density works out to about 158.99 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 228
- Total Population
- 1,185
- Male Population
- 624
- Female Population
- 561
- Sex Ratio
- 899.04
- Average Household Size
- 5.2
- SC Population
- 111
- SC Male Population
- 57
- SC Female Population
- 54
- SC Population Share
- 9.37
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Medhala 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 Medhala.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Medhala include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Medhala 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
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Medhala 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
- 8 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 Medhala show that reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Maize and Cumin, net sown area is 640.95 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares (1.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Pearlmillet/Bajra
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Cumin
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.69
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 93.94 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3.74 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 640.95
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 630.95 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Medhala village in?
Medhala village is in Banas Kantha district.
Which state is Medhala village in?
Medhala village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Medhala under?
Medhala comes under Tharad Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Medhala?
The Census village code of Medhala is 507524.
Which Gram Panchayat is Medhala under?
Medhala is listed under GADSISAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tharad.
What is the population of Medhala village?
The village record lists 1,185 people and 228 households for Medhala.
How many households are in Medhala village?
The village record lists 228 households for Medhala.
What is the male and female population of Medhala?
The record lists 624 male residents and 561 female residents for Medhala.
What is the sex ratio of Medhala village?
The sex ratio of Medhala is 899.04 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Medhala village?
The reported geographical area of Medhala is 745.32 hectares.
What is the population density of Medhala village?
The approximate population density of Medhala is 158.99 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Medhala?
The nearest town listed for Medhala is Tharad, about 24 km away.
How far is Medhala from the district headquarters?
Medhala is about 119 km from Palanpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Medhala from the sub-district headquarters?
Medhala is about 24 km from Tharad, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Medhala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Medhala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Medhala?
For Medhala, reported agricultural commodities include Pearlmillet/Bajra, Maize and Cumin, net sown area is 640.95 hectares and irrigated land is 10 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Medhala.