Gando
Gando is a village located in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Gandoh (tehsildar office) and 69km away from district headquarter Doda. As per 2009 stats, Gondow B is the gram panchayat of Gando village.
Gando has its own place in the vibrant Doda 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 Gando
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gando is 004334. The village spans a total geographical area of 243.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182203. Doda is nearest town to Gando village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 69km away.
When it comes to local governance, Gando 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 Gando
Population of Gando
Below is a concise population overview of Gando as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gando village:
- The total population of Gando village is around 2,492, including approximately 1,237 males and 1,255 females, with a sex ratio of 1014 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 455 children aged 0–6 years in Gando village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Gando village has 53 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Gando village is about 48.03%, with male literacy at 63.06% and female literacy at 33.23%.
- There are around 442 households in Gando village.
Connectivity of Gando
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gando. As per the 2011 stats, Gando had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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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
Knowing the nearby villages of Gando helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gando.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gando
- Where is Gando located?
- Gando village is situated in Gandoh Tehsil, within the Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gando?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gando is Gondow B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Gando?
- The pincode of Gando is 182203, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gando as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gando is 2,492, with 1,237 males and 1,255 females.
- How many households are there in Gando as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gando village has a total of 442 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gando as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gando is 48.03%. The male literacy rate is 63.06%, while the female literacy rate is 33.23%.