Gochan

Gochan is a village located in Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Dooru (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Anantnag.

Gochan 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 Gochan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gochan is 003854. The village spans a total geographical area of 31.6 hectares. Qazigund is nearest town to Gochan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Gochan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,120 652 468
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 272 137 135
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 4 4 N/A
Literate Population 446 292 154
Illiterate Population 674 360 314

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

  • The total population of Gochan village is around 1,120, including approximately 652 males and 468 females, with a sex ratio of 717 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 272 children aged 0–6 years in Gochan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gochan village has 4 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Gochan village is about 39.82%, with male literacy at 44.79% and female literacy at 32.91%.
  • There are around 123 households in Gochan village.

Connectivity of Gochan

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gochan

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

Tunjlu Hillar Shah Abad Shaster Gam Mahmoodabad Bragam Checki Wan Gund Manz Moh Oojru Prani Gam Changoo Badhar Moona

Frequently Asked Questions about Gochan

Where is Gochan located?
Gochan village is situated in Dooru Tehsil, within the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Gochan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gochan is 1,120, with 652 males and 468 females.
How many households are there in Gochan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gochan village has a total of 123 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gochan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gochan is 39.82%. The male literacy rate is 44.79%, while the female literacy rate is 32.91%.