Changa

Changa is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Changa B is the gram panchayat of Changa village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Changa is 004380. The village spans a total geographical area of 77.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Changa village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.

When it comes to local governance, Changa 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 Changa

Population of Changa

According to the 2011 Census, Changa has a total population of about 2,396, with approximately 1,217 males and 1,179 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 392 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.84%, with male literacy at about 68.94% and female literacy near 44.36%. There are around 453 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Changa's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Changa

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

Nearby Villages of Changa

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Changa