Gandoh
Gandoh is a Town and Tehsil in Doda District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Gandoh Block (CD) is 00064. The total area of Gandoh Tehsil is 105 km². Gandoh has a sex ratio of approximately 955 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gandoh Tehsil
Gandoh Tehsil has a total of 66 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gandoh Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Achher | Achhair | Doda (30 km) |
| 2 | Almigangota | Alnigungota A | Doda (72 km) |
| 3 | Amar Singh Pora | Shengani | Doda (80 km) |
| 4 | Amarsingh Pora | Thalorn | Doda (74 km) |
| 5 | Amrit Pora | Chanyas | Doda (73 km) |
| 6 | Angnol | Darie | Doda (78 km) |
| 7 | Batara | Batara | Doda (70 km) |
| 8 | Batmas | Chantibala | Doda (90 km) |
| 9 | Beli Chinalra | Jakyas A | Doda (69 km) |
| 10 | Bhargi | Bharghi | Doda (70 km) |
| 11 | Bharti | Barthi | Doda (72 km) |
| 12 | Bhatoli | Bhatoli | Doda (763 km) |
| 13 | Bhatyas | Bhatyas | Doda (68 km) |
| 14 | Bheja | Darie | Doda (79 km) |
| 15 | Budhli | Budhli | Doda (68 km) |
| 16 | Chalri | Challer | Kishtiwad (3 km) |
| 17 | Champal | Champal | Doda (70 km) |
| 18 | Changa | Changa A | Doda (60 km) |
| 19 | Chanias | Chanyas | Doda (71 km) |
| 20 | Chansar | Chaner | Doda (80 km) |
| 21 | Chanti Bala | Chantibala | Doda (70 km) |
| 22 | Chanti Pain | Chantibala | Doda (75 km) |
| 23 | Chillebala | Chilibala | Doda (74 km) |
| 24 | Chillepain | Chilli Pain | Doda (72 km) |
| 25 | Chochlu | Chaner | Doda (76 km) |
| 26 | Chounri | Chonwery | Doda (80 km) |
| 27 | Dalain | Sinoo | Doda (78 km) |
| 28 | Darai | Darie | Doda (69 km) |
| 29 | Dhadkahi | Dhadkhie A | Doda (73 km) |
| 30 | Dharyari | Dherwari B | Doda (69 km) |
| 31 | Dhonsa | Dohassa | Doda (69 km) |
| 32 | Dudwar | Dudwar | Doda (66 km) |
| 33 | Forest Block | N/A | Gandoh |
| 34 | Gando | Gondow A | Doda (69 km) |
| 35 | Gawari | Gawari | Doda (66 km) |
| 36 | Ghan Shanana | Chantibala | Doda (74 km) |
| 37 | Ghil | Gondoh | Doda (74 km) |
| 38 | Gurekra | Gurekhra | Doda (70 km) |
| 39 | Gwalo | Shengani | Doda (72 km) |
| 40 | Hadal | Haddel | Doda (81 km) |
| 41 | Halor | Gawari | Doda (68 km) |
| 42 | Inharra | Inharra | Doda (76 km) |
| 43 | Jakias | Jakyas A | Doda (68 km) |
| 44 | Kahal Jagesar | Kalijugasar | Doda; (92 km) |
| 45 | Kako | Batara | Doda (73 km) |
| 46 | Kandolu | Kandolu | Doda (70 km) |
| 47 | Kharangal | Kharangal | Doda (75 km) |
| 48 | Kilotran | Kilhotran | Doda (68 km) |
| 49 | Kunan | Gondoh | Doda (72 km) |
| 50 | Luddu | Chonwery | Doda (82 km) |
| 51 | Mandhan | Chaner | Doda (70 km) |
| 52 | Mano | Manoo A | Doda (82 km) |
| 53 | Muksias | Mukhsyas | Doda (69 km) |
| 54 | Pora Bala | Porapain | Doda (72 km) |
| 55 | Pora Pain | Porapain | Doda (70 km) |
| 56 | Raj Pura | Chonwery | Doda (85 km) |
| 57 | Rela | Sinoo | Doda (74 km) |
| 58 | Samai | Samai | Doda (69 km) |
| 59 | Sanwara | Sanwara | Doda (70 km) |
| 60 | Shingni | Shengani | Doda (73 km) |
| 61 | Sinoodalari | Sinoo | Doda (76 km) |
| 62 | Taloogarh | Tilogra | Doda (60 km) |
| 63 | Tantali | Tantli | Doda (70 km) |
| 64 | Tendala | Tilogra | Doda (68 km) |
| 65 | Thaloran | Thalorn | Doda (71 km) |
| 66 | Trithlu | Trithloo | Doda (67 km) |
Population of Gandoh Tehsil
The population profile of Gandoh Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Gandoh Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,889 | 71,889 | N/A |
| Male Population | 36,754 | 36,754 | N/A |
| Female Population | 35,135 | 35,135 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,084 | 14,084 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,179 | 7,179 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,905 | 6,905 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 33,194 | 33,194 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 21,702 | 21,702 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,492 | 11,492 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 38,695 | 38,695 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,052 | 15,052 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,643 | 23,643 | N/A |
| Total Households | 13,216 | 13,216 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 71,889 people. Includes nearly 36,754 males and 35,135 females. Rural population is about 71,889 people.
- There are around 14,084 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,179 boys and 6,905 girls.
- Literate population is about 33,194 people. Non-literate population is around 38,695 people.
- There are nearly 13,216 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Gandoh Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 7,209 | 7,209 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 3,673 | 3,673 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 3,536 | 3,536 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 17,438 | 17,438 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 9,104 | 9,104 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 8,334 | 8,334 | N/A |
| Population Density | 684 / km² | 684 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Gandoh Tehsil is approximately 7,209 people, including 3,673 males and 3,536 females. Around 7,209 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Gandoh Tehsil is about 17,438 people, including 9,104 males and 8,334 females. Around 17,438 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 684 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 684 people per sq. km.