Gosan

Gosan is a village located in Shimla Rural tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from Shimla, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gosan village. As per 2009 stats, Pujarli Beolia is the gram panchayat of Gosan village.

Here you can discover what makes Gosan unique in its vibrant Shimla Rural-Shimla region. You’ll see Gosan’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 Gosan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gosan is 024534. The village spans a total geographical area of 113.21 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171009. Shimla is nearest town to Gosan village for all major economic activities.

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

Google Map of Gosan

Population of Gosan

According to the 2011 Census, Gosan has a total population of about 165, with approximately 77 males and 88 females. The sex ratio is around 1142 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 15 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 88.48%, with male literacy at about 90.91% and female literacy near 86.36%. There are around 28 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gosan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gosan

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

Nearby Villages of Gosan

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

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