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{{for|a town with same name in [[Rajkot district]] of [[Gujarat]]|Bhayavadar, Rajkot}}
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'''Bhayavadar''' is a small village in the Kunkavav Vadia Taluka of the [[Amreli district]] in [[Gujarat]], India. The [[Patel]]s form the majority of the village 1539 village residents.

A large temple, called [[Swaminarayan]] [[Hindu temple|Mandir]], is the main attraction of Bhayavadar. A fair is organized every year in the village, which is quite popular among the villagers and people from the nearby villages and towns. Another holy place in the village is Makanbapa Sevadham Sankul, which is situated just outside the village. Many people come to this place to attain happiness. The nearest airport and railway station are [[Amreli Airport]] and [[Amreli railway station|Amreli Railway Station]], respectively.

==Geography==
Located 30 km (18.5 mi) southwest of the city of [[Amreli]] and 282 km (175 mi) northwest of the state capital of [[Gandhinagar]], Bhayavadar borders the nearby districts of [[Amreli District|Amreli]] and [[Junagadh district|Junagadh]].

==Demographics==
Bhayavadar is inhabited by a total of 310 families, making up a total population of 1539 people, 767 are male and 772 are female. (Indian Census 2011) Residents of Bhayavadar speak [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] is the local language, and is spoken by the majority of the residents. The village is accepting of persons of different castes, with persons of different backgrounds living harmoniously and peacefully in the village.{{Citation needed|date=April 2020}}

The population of Bhayavadar is made up of 10.46% children aged from 0–6. The average [[Human sex ratio|sex ratio]] of Bhayavadar is 1.007, which is higher than the Gujarat State average of 0.919 while the child sex ratio of Bhayavadar as per the census is 0.851, lower than Gujarat's average of 0.890.

Compared with the State average, Bhayavadar has a relatively high literacy rate, sitting at 78.66% in 2011, compared to 78.03% of Gujarat. Male literacy percentage in Bhayavadar stands at 86.62% while for the females it is at much lower, sitting at 70.92%.

==Administration==
In accordance with the [[Constitution of India]] and [[Panchayati raj (India)|Panchyati Raj Act]], the village is governed by a [[Sarpanch]], who is an elected representative of the village.

The administrative structure consists of eight members, including the [[Sarpanch]]. Under the Sarpanch, there are 7 panchayat members, who act as advisers to the Sarpanch. These 7 members are called Panches. The administrative system does not discriminate members based on gender, caste, or creed.

The political affinity of the village inhabitants is mixed. When it comes to electing political party representatives, it is done based on the development work done by the incumbent party members.

The latest election was held in December 2016 and [[Shrimati]] Kanchanben Lunagariya was elected as Sarpanch. Eight other people were elected as ''panchayat'' members.

The main person behind the development of the village is regarded to be Bhaya Nathu Wala. He is said to be the king and founder of Bhayavadar Village.

==Infrastructural Amenities==
The villagers are nourished with a good drinking water supply as well as a stable electricity supply. Telephones are common here, and nearly all houses have cable televisions.

The village entrance has a big [[Chabutro]] and a welcome gate. The basic facilities that are available in the village are:

* Government Middle School (up to Standard 8)
* Waterworks with a Water Purifier Plant
* Village Commonplace - Panchayat Ghar
* Wide roads and streets in the village
* Regular bus services, connecting the nearby villages and district headquarter (Amreli) and tehsil (Kunkavav) at regular intervals.
*Post Office Branch

==Economy==
Agriculture is the main driver of the economy here, and the majority of people here are involved in [[Agriculture|farming]]. Some people are also into politics, administration, and education. However, the bulk of the village youth have their own businesses in the fields of [[civil construction|construction]], [[embroidery machine|embroidery]], [[software company|software]], etc. Residents of the village are also known to work in [[Rajkot]], [[Ahemadabad]], [[Surat]], and [[Mumbai]].

== Sarpanch ==
Kishorbhai Lunagariya was the former [[Sarpanch]] of Bhayavadar. The incumbent [[Sarpanch]] is Shirimati Kanchanben Lunagariya, who has constantly been working painstakingly for the development of the village. She is assisted by the council of members of Gram Panchayat and Batukbhai Bhalala, the Deputy Sarpanch of the village.

== History of Leaders in 20th And 21st century ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Years !! Sarpanch !! Picture of Development&link
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| 01/06/1955 to 17/01/1958 || Bhavanbhai Lavjibhai Gajera (first sarpanch) ||
|-
| 17/01/1958 to 06/04/1958 || Vallabhbhai Hirjibhai Sorathiya ||
|-
| 06/04/1958 to 31/08/1958 || Punabhai Rudabhai (UpSarpanch) But Charge Of Sarpanch ||
|-
| 31/08/1959 to 25/01/1960 || Popatbhai Kurjibhai Sorathiya ||
|-
| 25/01/1960 to 24/08/1962 || Punabhai Rudabhia (UpSarpanch) But Charge Of Sarpanch ||
|-
| 24/8/1962 to 04/07/1967 || Lavjibhai Kurjibhai Sorathiya ||
|-
| 04/07/1967 to 04/07/1972 || Bhavanbhai Jerambhai Padasala ||
|-
| 04/07/1972 to 07/09/1976 || Lavjibhai Kurjibhai Sorathiya ||
|-
| 20/01/1983 to 23/8/1988 || Lavjibhai Kurjibhai Sorathiya ||
|-
| 11/01/1989 to 11/01/1994 || Lakhabahai Popatbhai Sorathiya ||
|-
| 11/01/1994 to 19/07/1995 || B.K. Dafda (Vahivatdar Taluka Panchayat Kunkavav Charge) ||
|-
| 19/07/1995 to 19/07/2000 || Chanpaben Lakhabhai Sorathiya ||
|-
| 19/07/2000 to 18/01/2002 || M.N. Patel (Vahivatdar Taluka Panchayat Kunkavav Charge ) ||
|-
| 18/01/2002 to 18/1/2007 || Bhupatbhai Wala ||
|-
| 18/01/2007 To 19/01/2012 || Kanchanben Kishorbhai Luinagariya ||
|-
| 19/1/2012 to 18/01/2017 || Kishorbhai Bachubhai Lunagariya ||
|-
| 18/01/2017 to Present || Kanchanben Kishorbhai Luinagariya ||
|-
|}

==Religion==
The majority of the villagers follow the [[Hindu]] religion. [[Patel]], Luhar, Suthar, [[Harijan]]s, [[Brahmin]]s are common castes here.

Villagers celebrate festivals like [[Holi]], [[Diwali]], [[Janmashtami]], [[Rakshabandhan]], etc.

The society here adheres to Hindu traditions and rituals, although the young generation has largely been influenced by Western culture.

== Education ==

In the village, Bhayavadar Upper Primary School offers educational facilities to the children. The village doesn't have any high school or college. Therefore, for secondary and higher education, children often go to nearby villages, towns, or cities, including [[Amreli]], Moti Kunkavav, and Bagsara.

The village has an above average literacy rate with almost all children attending school up to at least a primary school level.

While the whole population enjoys above average literacy rates there is still a way to go to bring women's literacy rates up to the national average however this rate is slowly improving.

Many students from the village are known to get admissions in prestigious higher education institutions across India through various competitive examinations like [[Indian Institutes of Technology|IIT]] [[Joint Entrance Examination|JEE]], [[AIEEE]], etc.

==Image Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Bhvdr1.jpg|Manjuleshwar Mahadev
File:Bhvdr2.jpg|Gateway of Bhayavadar
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://bhayavadarstate.blogspot.in Blog of Bhayavadar]
*[http://www.census2011.co.in/data/village/515402-bhayavadar-gujarat.html population of bhayavadar]

[[Category:Villages in Amreli district]]

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