Hir Gawas

Hir Gawas is a village located in Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Dooru (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Anantnag.

Hir 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 Hir Gawas

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hir Gawas is 003872. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.6 hectares. Verinag is nearest town to Hir Gawas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Hir Gawas

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,535 817 718
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 512 285 227
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 772 438 334
Literate Population 259 160 99
Illiterate Population 1,276 657 619

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

  • The total population of Hir Gawas village is around 1,535, including approximately 817 males and 718 females, with a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 512 children aged 0–6 years in Hir Gawas village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Hir Gawas village has 772 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Hir Gawas village is about 16.87%, with male literacy at 19.58% and female literacy at 13.79%.
  • There are around 187 households in Hir Gawas village.

Connectivity of Hir Gawas

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

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

Nearby Villages of Hir Gawas

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

Rain Cho Gund Thaman Kote Qamar Halsidar Gawas Chhohan Raing Mandoo Kaprin Hengi Pora Forest Block Shere Pora

Frequently Asked Questions about Hir Gawas

Where is Hir Gawas located?
Hir Gawas village is situated in Dooru Tehsil, within the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Hir Gawas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hir Gawas is 1,535, with 817 males and 718 females.
How many households are there in Hir Gawas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Hir Gawas village has a total of 187 households.
What is the literacy rate in Hir Gawas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hir Gawas is 16.87%. The male literacy rate is 19.58%, while the female literacy rate is 13.79%.