Achher

Achher is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 23km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Achhair is the gram panchayat of Achher village.

Here you can discover what makes Achher unique in its vibrant Gandoh-Doda region. You’ll see Achher’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 Achher

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Achher is 004381. The village spans a total geographical area of 73.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Achher village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Achher village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Achher

Population of Achher

According to the 2011 Census, Achher has a total population of about 961, with approximately 500 males and 461 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 160 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.49%, with male literacy at about 67.20% and female literacy near 38.61%. There are around 212 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Achher's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Achher

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

Nearby Villages of Achher

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

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