Indian Village Directory

Vekra Village

Vekra is an inhabited village in Rapar Taluka of Kachchh district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 506588, the Census 2011 record lists 304 people in 55 households and the reported area is 658.42 hectares. The local references include Chhotapar Gram Panchayat, Rapar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rapar at about 15 km.

In short:

Vekra is a village in Rapar Taluka, Kachchh district, Gujarat, India. The available record shows Census village code 506588 and 304 people in 55 households.

Village Code506588
Population304
Households55
Area658.42 hectares
Nearest TownRapar

Detailed village profile

Vekra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 304 people, 658.42 hectares of reported area and Rapar as the nearest town reference for Vekra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Gujarat
District Kachchh
Taluka Rapar
CD Block Rapar
Gram Panchayat CHHOTAPAR
  • Vekra falls under Rapar Taluka in Kachchh district, Gujarat.
  • The Census village code is 506588.
  • The record lists 304 people living in 55 households.
  • The reported village area is 658.42 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Rapar.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Vekra
Census Village Code
506588
State
Gujarat
State Census Code
24
District
Kachchh
District Census Code
468
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Rapar
Sub-district Census Code
03723
CD Block
Rapar
Gram Panchayat
Chhotapar
Households
55
Population
304
Male Population
160
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
900
Area
658.42 hectares
Area
6.58 sq km
Nearest Town
Rapar
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
370145
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 46.17 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.53 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 5.92% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 5.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Vekra in the official administrative record. Census village code 506588, Chhotapar Gram Panchayat and Rapar CD Block.

State Census Code
24
District Census Code
468
Sub-district Census Code
03723
Village Census Code
506588
CD Block Code
0002
Gram Panchayat Code
79
CD Block Name
Rapar
Gram Panchayat Name
Chhotapar

Location and Distance

Rapar is the nearest town listed for Vekra, about 15 km away. Bhuj is listed as the district headquarters at about 166 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Rapar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Bhuj
Distance from District Headquarter
166 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Rapar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Gujarat
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Rapar
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
658.42 hectares
Area
6.58 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 304 people in 55 households, with 160 male residents and 144 female residents. The average household size is 5.53, and SC share is 5.92% and ST share is 0% for Vekra. Population density works out to about 46.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
55
Total Population
304
Male Population
160
Female Population
144
Sex Ratio
900
Average Household Size
5.53
SC Population
18
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
5.92
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Vekra 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

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Vekra include tank, pond or lake 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake 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
22.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Vekra include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
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 Vekra include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Vekra 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 Vekra show that reported agricultural commodities include Mung Bean, Cotton and Castor, net sown area is 428.28 hectares and irrigated land is 22.2 hectares (5.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Mung Bean
Agricultural Commodities Second
Cotton
Agricultural Commodities Third
Castor
Forest Area In Hectares
7 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
220.53
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.43 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
2.18 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
428.28
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
406.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.2

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Vekra

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
7
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 43%
CRM 4 57%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 3 43%
Axis Bank Limited 3 43%
Bank of India 1 14%

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 370155 Kachchh Rapar Adesar Adesar Krishna Complex, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370155
Axis Bank Limited CRM 370165 Kachchh Rapar Rapar (M) Siy Rapar Ground Floor, 7/113, 7/113 I, Ward No. 7, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370165
Bank of India CRM 370165 Kachchh Rapar Rapar (M) Rapar Arihant, Near Trambo Niwas Rapar, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370165
Bank of Baroda ATM 370429 Kachchh Rapar Naranpar Naranpar Swami Narayan Temple Naranpar, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370429
Bank of Baroda ATM 370165 Kachchh Rapar Rapar (M) Vandhi Bazar, Rahpar 370165, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370165

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 Vekra village located?

Vekra is in Rapar Taluka of Kachchh district in Gujarat, India.

Which district is Vekra village in?

Vekra village is in Kachchh district.

Which state is Vekra village in?

Vekra village is in Gujarat.

Which taluka is Vekra under?

Vekra comes under Rapar Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Vekra?

The Census village code of Vekra is 506588.

Which Gram Panchayat is Vekra under?

Vekra is listed under CHHOTAPAR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rapar.

What is the population of Vekra village?

The village record lists 304 people and 55 households for Vekra.

How many households are in Vekra village?

The village record lists 55 households for Vekra.

What is the male and female population of Vekra?

The record lists 160 male residents and 144 female residents for Vekra.

What is the sex ratio of Vekra village?

The sex ratio of Vekra is 900 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Vekra village?

The reported geographical area of Vekra is 658.42 hectares.

What is the population density of Vekra village?

The approximate population density of Vekra is 46.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Vekra?

The nearest town listed for Vekra is Rapar, about 15 km away.

How far is Vekra from the district headquarters?

Vekra is about 166 km from Bhuj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Vekra from the sub-district headquarters?

Vekra is about 15 km from Rapar, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Vekra?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Vekra.

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

For Vekra, reported agricultural commodities include Mung Bean, Cotton and Castor, net sown area is 428.28 hectares and irrigated land is 22.2 hectares.

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

The page shows 7 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Vekra. These records include 3 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.