Gawas
Gawas is a village located in Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Dooru (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Anantnag.
Here you can discover what makes Gawas unique in its vibrant Dooru-Anantnag region. You’ll see Gawas’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 Gawas
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gawas is 003871. The village spans a total geographical area of 158.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 192212. Verinag is nearest town to Gawas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.
Google Map of Gawas
Population of Gawas
According to the 2011 Census, Gawas has a total population of about 2,613, with approximately 1,438 males and 1,175 females. The sex ratio is around 817 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 792 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.53%, with male literacy at about 41.52% and female literacy near 37.11%. There are around 355 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gawas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,613 | 1,438 | 1,175 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 792 | 526 | 266 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,033 | 597 | 436 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,580 | 841 | 739 |
Connectivity of Gawas
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gawas. As per the 2011 stats, Gawas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gawas
Knowing the nearby villages of Gawas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gawas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gawas
- Where is Gawas located?
- Gawas village is situated in Dooru Tehsil, within the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Gawas?
- The pincode of Gawas is 192212, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gawas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gawas is 2,613, with 1,438 males and 1,175 females.
- How many households are there in Gawas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gawas village has a total of 355 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gawas as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gawas is 39.53%. The male literacy rate is 41.52%, while the female literacy rate is 37.11%.