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Nakhatrana fact sheet
Every key fact about Nakhatrana in one place: Census 2011 figures, postal and phone codes, names and spellings, the local body, administration, constituencies, geography and climate, each with its source.
What did the 2011 Census record for Nakhatrana?
The 2011 Census of India recorded 17,478 people in Nakhatrana, living in 3,503 households, on an area of 24.28 square kilometres. The literacy rate was 82.59%, and the sex ratio was 983 females for every 1,000 males. The 2001 Census had counted 12,534 people, so the population grew by about 39% in ten years.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,478 | Census 2011, via author’s brief |
| Households | 3,503 | Census 2011, via author’s brief |
| Area | 24.28 km² (2,428.13 hectares) | Census 2011, via author’s brief |
| Literacy rate | 82.59% | Census 2011, via author’s brief |
| Sex ratio | 983 females per 1,000 males | Census 2011, via author’s brief |
| Census village code | 507004 | Census 2011, via author’s brief |
| Population in 2001 | 12,534 | Wikipedia |
Wikipedia lists the town’s area as 2 km²; this sheet uses the census geographical area of 2,428.13 hectares, the official figure for the area counted in 2011.
What are Nakhatrana’s PIN, STD and other codes?
Nakhatrana’s PIN code is 370615 and its STD (telephone) code is 02835. Vehicles registered in Kutch, including Nakhatrana, carry GJ-12 number plates. The town’s name is written નખત્રાણા in Gujarati and is also spelt Nakhtrana, especially in official records such as the name of the Nakhtrana Nagarpalika.
Who governs Nakhatrana?
Nakhatrana is governed locally by the Nakhtrana Nagarpalika, the town’s municipality, headed by an elected president. The town is in the Abdasa assembly constituency, represented by MLA Pradyumansinh Jadeja, and in the Kachchh parliamentary constituency. Administration runs through the Mamlatdar of Nakhatrana, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and the Collector of Kachchh.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local body | Nakhtrana Nagarpalika | Author’s brief |
| Head of the local body | Vasant Vaghela | Author’s brief |
| MLA (Abdasa) | Pradyumansinh Jadeja, also spelt Pradhyumansinh | Author’s brief |
| Assembly constituency | Abdasa | Author’s brief |
| Parliamentary constituency | Kachchh | Author’s brief |
| District | Kutch (Kachchh); Collector of Kachchh | Author’s brief |
| Sub-division | Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Prant Officer) | Author’s brief |
| Taluka | Mamlatdar, Nakhatrana; Nakhatrana Taluka Panchayat | Author’s brief |
Where exactly is Nakhatrana?
Nakhatrana lies at approximately 23.35° N, 69.26° E, at an elevation of about 135 to 140 metres, in the middle of Kutch district. It is the headquarters of Nakhatrana taluka and sits on the main road west from Bhuj. The Tropic of Cancer passes the southern tip of Dhinodhar Hill, about 15 km north-north-east of town.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinates | Approx. 23.35° N, 69.26° E | Author’s brief; Wikipedia |
| Elevation | About 135–140 m | Author’s brief |
| Geographical area | 2,428.13 hectares (24.28 km²) | Census 2011, via author’s brief |
| Nearest city | Bhuj | Wikipedia |
| Highway | On the main road from Bhuj to the west of Kutch | Wikipedia |
| Languages | Kutchi, Gujarati and Hindi | Wikipedia |
What is Nakhatrana’s climate?
Nakhatrana has a dry climate. Summer runs from March to June and temperatures can exceed 40°C; the monsoon lasts from June to September; October and November are the post-monsoon months; and winter runs from December to February. Kutch district receives about 346 mm of rain a year on average, a district-wide figure rather than one for the town.
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | March to June; can exceed 40°C | Author’s brief |
| Monsoon | June to September | Author’s brief |
| Post-monsoon | October and November | Author’s brief |
| Winter | December to February | Author’s brief |
| Average rainfall | 346 mm a year (Kutch district average) | Author’s brief |
| Climate type | Dry (Köppen) | Wikipedia |
See the best time to visit Nakhatrana for what each season means for travellers.
What schools and colleges does Nakhatrana have?
According to Wikipedia, Nakhatrana has six government primary schools, two high schools, four private schools, one college and an Industrial Training Institute (ITI). K.V. High School is one of the oldest. The town’s literacy rate was 82.59% in the 2011 Census, and it draws students from the surrounding villages of the taluka.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PIN code of Nakhatrana?
The PIN code of Nakhatrana is 370615. It covers the town of Nakhatrana in Kutch district, Gujarat. Villages elsewhere in Nakhatrana taluka can have their own PIN codes, so check the exact post office when sending mail to a village. Use 370615 with “Nakhatrana, Kutch, Gujarat” for addresses in town.
What is the STD code of Nakhatrana?
The STD code of Nakhatrana is 02835. To call a Nakhatrana landline from elsewhere in India, dial 02835 followed by the local number. From outside India, dial +91 2835 and the local number, dropping the leading zero. Mobile numbers do not need the STD code.
What is the population of Nakhatrana?
Nakhatrana had a population of 17,478 at the 2011 Census, in 3,503 households, up from 12,534 in 2001. The literacy rate was 82.59% and the sex ratio 983 females per 1,000 males. Results from the next census had not been published for the town when this fact sheet was last updated.
Which assembly constituency is Nakhatrana in?
Nakhatrana is in the Abdasa assembly constituency of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, and in the Kachchh constituency for the Lok Sabha. The brief for this guide names Pradyumansinh Jadeja, also spelt Pradhyumansinh, as the MLA for Abdasa. Check the Election Commission of India for the current representatives.
What is the area of Nakhatrana?
The census geographical area of Nakhatrana is 2,428.13 hectares, or 24.28 square kilometres. Wikipedia gives a much smaller figure of 2 square kilometres. This fact sheet uses the census figure, because it is the official measure of the area that was counted in the 2011 Census, and the population figures on this page refer to it.
How do you spell Nakhatrana?
Nakhatrana is the most common English spelling and the one used throughout this guide. Nakhtrana is also used, notably in the name of the Nakhtrana Nagarpalika and in some official records. In Gujarati the name is written નખત્રાણા. All refer to the same town in Kutch district, Gujarat, PIN 370615.