Gajwa

Gajwa is a village located in Renuka tehsil of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 99km away from district headquarter Sangrah. Sangrah is the sub-district headquarter of Gajwa village. As per 2009 stats, Satahan is the gram panchayat of Gajwa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gajwa is 022990. The village spans a total geographical area of 236 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173023. Nahan is nearest town to Gajwa village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Gajwa 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 Sri renukaji 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 Gajwa

Population of Gajwa

According to the 2011 Census, Gajwa has a total population of about 249, with approximately 130 males and 119 females. The sex ratio is around 915 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 41 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 46 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 57.03%, with male literacy at about 64.62% and female literacy near 48.74%. There are around 31 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gajwa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gajwa

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

Nearby Villages of Gajwa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gajwa