Gosan

Gosan is a village located in Kasauli tehsil of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 26km away from district headquarter Kasauli. Kasauli is the sub-district headquarter of Gosan village. As per 2009 stats, Kasauli Garkhal is the gram panchayat of Gosan village.

Here you can discover what makes Gosan unique in its vibrant Kasauli-Solan 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 021568. The village spans a total geographical area of 23.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 173204. Kasauli 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 Kasauli 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 212, with approximately 110 males and 102 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 33 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 168 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 70.28%, with male literacy at about 75.45% and female literacy near 64.71%. There are around 40 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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