Gandal

Gandal is a village located in Pachhad tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 77km away from district headquarter Sarahan. Sarahan is the sub-district headquarter of Gandal village. As per 2009 stats, Wasni is the gram panchayat of Gandal village.

Here you can discover what makes Gandal unique in its vibrant Pachhad-Sirmaur region. You’ll see Gandal’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 Gandal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gandal is 022852. The village spans a total geographical area of 78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173024. Solan is nearest town to Gandal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gandal 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 Pachhad 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 Gandal

Population of Gandal

According to the 2011 Census, Gandal has a total population of about 103, with approximately 41 males and 62 females. The sex ratio is around 1512 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 10 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 30 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 84.47%, with male literacy at about 85.37% and female literacy near 83.87%. There are around 15 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gandal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gandal

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

Nearby Villages of Gandal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandal