Gugana

Gugana is a village located in Jawalamukhi tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 60km away from district headquarter Jawalamukhi. Jawalamukhi is the sub-district headquarter of Gugana village. As per 2009 stats, Dareen is the gram panchayat of Gugana village.

Here you can discover what makes Gugana unique in its vibrant Jawalamukhi-Kangra region. You’ll see Gugana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gugana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gugana is 010573. The village spans a total geographical area of 70.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176036. Nadaun is nearest town to Gugana village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gugana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jawalamukhi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gugana

Population of Gugana

According to the 2011 Census, Gugana has a total population of about 314, with approximately 166 males and 148 females. The sex ratio is around 891 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 30 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 41 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.89%, with male literacy at about 75.90% and female literacy near 71.62%. There are around 68 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gugana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gugana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gugana. As per the 2011 stats, Gugana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gugana

Knowing the nearby villages of Gugana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gugana.

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