Gagan

Gagan is a village located in Bali Chowki tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 83km away from district headquarter Bali Chowki. Bali Chowki is the sub-district headquarter of Gagan village. As per 2009 stats, Muraha is the gram panchayat of Gagan village.

Here you can discover what makes Gagan unique in its vibrant Bali Chowki-Mandi region. You’ll see Gagan’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 Gagan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gagan is 014929. The village spans a total geographical area of 112 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 175121. Mandi is nearest town to Gagan village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gagan 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 Seraj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gagan

Population of Gagan

According to the 2011 Census, Gagan has a total population of about 485, with approximately 250 males and 235 females. The sex ratio is around 940 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 69 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 169 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 65.98%, with male literacy at about 80.00% and female literacy near 51.06%. There are around 77 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gagan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gagan

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

Nearby Villages of Gagan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gagan