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.

Gawas has its own place in the vibrant Anantnag region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Gawas

Below is a concise population overview of Gawas as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
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

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gawas village:

  • The total population of Gawas village is around 2,613, including approximately 1,438 males and 1,175 females, with a sex ratio of 817 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 792 children aged 0–6 years in Gawas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gawas village has 1 person from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gawas village is about 39.53%, with male literacy at 41.52% and female literacy at 37.11%.
  • There are around 355 households in Gawas village.

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.

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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%.