Gah
About Gah
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gah village is 019413. Gah village is located in Jhanduta tehsil of Bilaspur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 70km away from district headquarter Jhanduta. Jhanduta is the sub-district headquarter of Gah village. As per 2009 stats, Paploa is the gram panchayat of Gah village.
The total geographical area of village is 185.17 hectares. Gah has a total population of 790 peoples, out of which male population is 426 while female population is 364. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 854 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gah village is 66.46% out of which 73.94% males and 57.69% females are literate. There are about 174 houses in gah village. Pincode of gah village locality is 170417.
When it comes to administration, Gah village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gah village comes under Jhanduta Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency. Naina Devi is nearest town to gah village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Gah
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 790 | 426 | 364 |
| Children (0-6) | 92 | 46 | 46 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 522 | 282 | 240 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Literate Population | 525 | 315 | 210 |
| Illiterate Population | 265 | 111 | 154 |
Connectivity of Gah
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gah
Where is Gah located?
Gah village is situated in Jhanduta Tehsil, within the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gah?
The Gram Panchayat of Gah is Paploa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gah?
The pincode of Gah is 170417, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gah is 790, with 426 males and 364 females.
How many households are there in Gah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gah village has a total of 174 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gah as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gah is 66.46%. The male literacy rate is 73.94%, while the female literacy rate is 57.69%.