Gando Village Overview
Gando is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 15 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 69 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gondow B is the Gram Panchayat for Gando village.
The sections below provide essential information about Gando village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gando is 004334. The village covers a geographical area of 243.6 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.
Gando village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Gando
Population & Demographics of Gando
This section provides population and demographic details of Gando village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,492 | 1,237 | 1,255 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 455 | 230 | 225 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 53 | 30 | 23 |
| Literate Population | 1,197 | 780 | 417 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,295 | 457 | 838 |
Key population details of Gando village are given below:
- Gando village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,492, including approximately 1,237 males and 1,255 females, with a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 53 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Gando village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 48.03%.
- There are around 442 households in Gando village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gando
Transport facilities help residents of Gando village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gando
The following villages are located close to Gando and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gando
- Where is Gando located?
- Gando village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gando?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gando is Gondow B (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gando?
- The pincode of Gando is 182203.
- What is the population of Gando?
- Gando has a total population of 2,492, including 1,237 males and 1,255 females.
- How many households are there in Gando?
- There are 442 households in Gando.
- What is the literacy rate in Gando?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gando is 48.03%. Male literacy is 63.06% and female literacy is 33.23%.