Gaunt

Block / Tehsil Nahan
District Sirmaur

About Gaunt

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gaunt village is 023104. Gaunt village is located in Nahan tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 23km away from Nahan, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gaunt village. As per 2009 stats, Banethi is the gram panchayat of Gaunt village.

The total geographical area of village is 121 hectares. Gaunt has a total population of 137 peoples, out of which male population is 70 while female population is 67. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 957 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gaunt village is 70.80% out of which 74.29% males and 67.16% females are literate. There are about 26 houses in gaunt village. Pincode of gaunt village locality is 173001.

When it comes to administration, Gaunt 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, Gaunt village comes under Nahan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Shimla Lok Sabha constituency. Nahan is nearest town to gaunt village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Gaunt

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 137 70 67
Literate Population 97 52 45
Illiterate Population 40 18 22

Connectivity of Gaunt

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gaunt

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaunt

Where is Gaunt located?

Gaunt village is situated in Nahan Tehsil, within the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gaunt?

The Gram Panchayat of Gaunt is Banethi (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gaunt?

The pincode of Gaunt is 173001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gaunt as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gaunt is 137, with 70 males and 67 females.

How many households are there in Gaunt as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gaunt village has a total of 26 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gaunt as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaunt is 70.80%. The male literacy rate is 74.29%, while the female literacy rate is 67.16%.