Vav Taluka in Banas Kantha district, Gujarat has 121 Census 2011 village records, including 120 inhabited villages. The listed villages cover 246,156 people, 44,267 households and 169,468 hectares. Reported local context includes 79 Gram Panchayats, village facilities, land-use fields, nearest-town references and individual village profiles. Census datasets record this administrative level as a sub-district, while local usage may call it a tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil.
In short:
Vav Taluka has 121 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 120 inhabited villages. They are part of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat.
Villages121
Inhabited Villages120
Population246,156
Households44,267
Area (ha)169,467.78
CD Blocks1
Key Facts
Location
Vav Taluka is in Banas Kantha district, Gujarat.
Village Records
121 Census 2011 village records
Inhabited Villages
120
Listed Population
246,156
Households
44,267
Recorded Village Area
169,468 hectares
Gram Panchayats
79
Largest by Population
Vav (12,034 people)
Largest by Area
Suigam (5,232.62 hectares)
Largest Villages by Population
Vav is the highest-population village listed in Vav Taluka, with 12,034 people and 2,286 households. It represents 4.9% of the listed taluka village population. Open the village profile to compare its Census code, facilities, area and nearest-town details.
Suigam has the largest recorded village area in Vav Taluka, at 5,232.62 hectares. This is 3.1% of the listed local village area. Use area values for broad comparison only; land and revenue work should use official records.
Vav Taluka has 246,156 people in 44,267 households across 121 Census 2011 village records.
Average Population / Village2,034
Average Household Size5.6
Inhabited Village %99%
Population Density / sq km145.3
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population246,156
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage links Vav villages with local names reported in Census 2011 records. The page includes 1 CD block and 79 Gram Panchayats. Reported Gram Panchayats include Achhuva, Arjanpura and Asaragam.
CD Blocks Reported1
Gram Panchayats Reported79
Nearest Town Names Reported2
CD blocks reported: Vav.
Gram Panchayats reported: Achhuva, Arjanpura, Asaragam, Asaravas, Baiyak, Baluntri, Benap, Bhachali, Bhakhari, Bharadava, Bhatasana, Bhatvar Vas and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage for Vav Taluka is based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) amenities fields. Reported signals include primary school in 120 villages (99%), mobile coverage in 108 villages (89%), all-weather road in 119 villages (98%), domestic power supply in 120 villages (99%). These are historical village amenities, not live service guarantees.
Facility Coverage Summary
Facility
Villages with Facility
Reported Villages
Gap Count
% of All Villages
Primary School
120
120
1
99.17
Mobile Coverage
108
120
13
89.26
All-Weather Road
119
120
2
98.35
PDS Shop
97
120
24
80.17
Domestic Power Supply
120
120
1
99.17
Median Nearest Town Distance25 km
Villages within 5 km1
Villages over 25 km59
Nearest Town Distance Bands
Distance Band
Villages
Share
Within 5 Km
1
0.8%
5-10 Km
1
0.8%
10-25 Km
60
50%
Over 25 Km
59
49%
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance fields show how Vav villages relate to nearby towns and headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 121 villages, with an average of 26.74 km. The farthest listed nearest-town distance is 62.0 km for Nadabet. Use these figures for orientation only.
Distance Summary
Distance Type
Reported Villages
Average km
Maximum km
Village
Place / HQ
Nearest Town Distance
121
26.74
62
Nadabet
Tharad
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains the fields available for Vav Taluka. The page summarises 26 data fields and 3,131 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
Data Available by Section
Data Section
Fields
Reported Values
Available / Positive Values
Census Codes and Administrative Details
6
726
484
Location and Distance
3
363
239
Population and Social Groups
3
362
360
Education Facilities
8
960
222
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
2
240
227
Financial, Market and Public Services
1
120
97
Power Supply
3
360
360
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official district, state or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
The A-Z table below helps you find the correct village inside Vav Taluka. Each row brings together the village name, Census code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility signals where those details are listed.
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
Last Reviewed
30 May 2026
Main Source
Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
Postal Context
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Banking Context
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Vav Taluka has 121 Census 2011 village records in this directory, including 120 inhabited villages. They are part of Banas Kantha district in Gujarat.
Which is the most populated village in Vav Taluka?
Vav is the most populated village listed for Vav Taluka, with 12,034 people and 2,286 households.
Which village has the largest recorded area in Vav Taluka?
Suigam has the largest recorded village area in Vav Taluka, at 5,232.62 hectares.
How many Gram Panchayats are reported for Vav Taluka?
The administrative summary reports 79 Gram Panchayats for Vav Taluka. Reported names include Achhuva, Arjanpura and Asaragam.
What village facilities are reported in Vav Taluka?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-count signals include primary school in 120 villages, domestic power supply in 120 villages, all-weather road in 119 villages. These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
What can I find in the Vav Taluka village table?
The table lists villages with Census village code, population, households, area, nearest town and key facility details where available.
Is Vav also a sub-district in Census data?
Yes. In Census data this administrative level is recorded as a sub-district, while local wording may use terms such as tehsil, taluka, taluk, mandal, block or tahasil depending on the state.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.