Gawari Village Overview
Gawari is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 25 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gawari village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Gawari 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 Gawari is 004375. The village covers a geographical area of 132.3 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.
Gawari 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 Gawari
Population & Demographics of Gawari
This section provides population and demographic details of Gawari village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 900 | 453 | 447 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 156 | 77 | 79 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 536 | 324 | 212 |
| Illiterate Population | 364 | 129 | 235 |
Key population details of Gawari village are given below:
- Gawari village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 900, including approximately 453 males and 447 females, with a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 45 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Gawari village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 59.56%.
- There are around 199 households in Gawari village.
Transport & Connectivity of Gawari
Transport facilities help residents of Gawari 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gawari
The following villages are located close to Gawari 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 Gawari
- Where is Gawari located?
- Gawari village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gawari?
- Gawari is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Gawari?
- The pincode of Gawari is 182203.
- What is the population of Gawari?
- Gawari has a total population of 900, including 453 males and 447 females.
- How many households are there in Gawari?
- There are 199 households in Gawari.
- What is the literacy rate in Gawari?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gawari is 59.56%. Male literacy is 71.52% and female literacy is 47.43%.