Indian Village Directory

Valukad Village

Valukad is an inhabited village in Palitana Taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 516480, the Census 2011 record lists 4,196 people in 842 households and the reported area is 1,575.82 hectares. The local references include Valukad Gram Panchayat, Palitana CD Block and the nearest town reference is Palitana at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Valukad is a village in Palitana Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 516480 and 4,196 people in 842 households.
Village Code516480
Population4,196
Households842
Area1,575.82 hectares
Nearest TownPalitana

Key Village Facts

Village
Valukad
Census Village Code
516480
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Bhavnagar
District Census Code
481
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Palitana
Sub-district Census Code
03858
CD Block
Palitana
Gram Panchayat
Valukad
Households
842
Population
4,196
Male Population
2,088
Female Population
2,108
Sex Ratio
1,009.58
Area
1,575.82 hectares
Area
15.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Palitana
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
364270
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Valukad at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 4,196 people, 1,575.82 hectares of reported area and Palitana as the nearest town reference for Valukad, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateGujarat
DistrictBhavnagar
TalukaPalitana
CD BlockPalitana
Gram PanchayatVALUKAD
  • Valukad falls under Palitana Taluka in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 516480.
  • The record lists 4,196 people living in 842 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,575.82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Palitana.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density266.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share10.65%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.83%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share23%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Valukad in the official administrative record. Census village code 516480, Valukad Gram Panchayat and Palitana CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
481
Sub-district Census Code
03858
Village Census Code
516480
CD Block Code
0137
Gram Panchayat Code
15
CD Block Name
Palitana
Gram Panchayat Name
Valukad

Location and Distance

Palitana is the nearest town listed for Valukad, about 13 km away. Bhavnagar is listed as the district headquarters at about 65 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Palitana
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Bhavnagar
Distance from District Headquarter
65 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Palitana
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
13 km
Nearest Town
Palitana
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
1,575.82 hectares
Area
15.76 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 4,196 people in 842 households, with 2,088 male residents and 2,108 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 10.65% and ST share is 0.83% for Valukad. Population density works out to about 266.27 people per sq km.

Total Households
842
Total Population
4,196
Male Population
2,088
Female Population
2,108
Sex Ratio
1,009.58
Average Household Size
4.98
SC Population
447
SC Male Population
219
SC Female Population
228
SC Population Share
10.65
ST Population
35
ST Male Population
17
ST Female Population
18
ST Population Share
0.83
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Valukad list 3 government primary schools and 1 government secondary 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
3
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Valukad. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
4
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Valukad include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Covered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
297.58 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Valukad 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
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major 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 Valukad include commercial bank, cooperative bank, self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Commercial Bank
Available
Cooperative Bank
Available
Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Valukad 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 Valukad show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Sesame and Pearlmillet/Bajra, net sown area is 1,293.82 hectares and irrigated land is 297.58 hectares (23% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sesame
Agricultural Commodities Third
Pearlmillet/Bajra
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
27.93
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
23.07 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
50 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
181 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1293.82
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
996.24 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
297.58

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Valukad

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Available in village
Cooperative Bank
Available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
11
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 64%
CRM 4 36%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 4 36%
Bank of Baroda 1 9.1%
Indian Overseas Bank 1 9.1%
Punjab National Bank 1 9.1%
State Bank of India 1 9.1%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) Palitana Bhidbhanjan Road, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364270
Axis Bank Limited CRM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) Main Bazaar Bhidbhandan Road Ground Floor, Momai Plaza, Shop No. 1a, 1 Palitana, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364270
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) Palace Road, Palitana Bhairav Para, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364270
Indian Overseas Bank ATM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) Main Bazaar, Danapith Shop No.1, 2, 3 Om Plaza, Opp Laldas Temple Palitana, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364270
Punjab National Bank ATM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) Palitana, Dist. Bhavnagar Pnb, Hawa Mahal Road, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364270
State Bank of India ATM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) Bhavnagar Road Swtambar Derasar, Bhavnagar, Gujarat, 364270
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) Ta: Palitana, Dist: Bhavnagar, Gujarat-364270 Shree Nani Paniyali Mahila Dudh Utpadak Sahkari Mandli Ltd, at- Nani Pani…
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 364270 Bhavnagar Palitana Palitana (M) At- Medha.ta: Palitana, Dist: Bhavnagar, Gujarat-364270 Shree Medha Mahila Dudh Utpadak Sahkari Mandli Ltd, Bhavnagar…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Valukad village located?

Valukad is in Palitana Taluka of Bhavnagar district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Valukad village in?

Valukad village is in Bhavnagar district.

Which state is Valukad village in?

Valukad village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Valukad under?

Valukad comes under Palitana Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Valukad?

The Census village code of Valukad is 516480.

Which Gram Panchayat is Valukad under?

Valukad is listed under VALUKAD Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Palitana.

What is the population of Valukad village?

The village record lists 4,196 people and 842 households for Valukad.

How many households are in Valukad village?

The village record lists 842 households for Valukad.

What is the male and female population of Valukad?

The record lists 2,088 male residents and 2,108 female residents for Valukad.

What is the sex ratio of Valukad village?

The sex ratio of Valukad is 1,009.58 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Valukad village?

The reported geographical area of Valukad is 1,575.82 hectares.

What is the population density of Valukad village?

The approximate population density of Valukad is 266.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Valukad?

The nearest town listed for Valukad is Palitana, about 13 km away.

How far is Valukad from the district headquarters?

Valukad is about 65 km from Bhavnagar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Valukad from the sub-district headquarters?

Valukad is about 13 km from Palitana, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Valukad?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 1 government secondary school for Valukad.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Valukad?

For Valukad, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Sesame and Pearlmillet/Bajra, net sown area is 1,293.82 hectares and irrigated land is 297.58 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Valukad?

The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Valukad. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.