Ghan Shanana Village Overview
Ghan Shanana is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 30 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 74 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chantibala is the Gram Panchayat for Ghan Shanana village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ghan Shanana 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 Ghan Shanana is 004390. The village covers a geographical area of 87.4 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.
Ghan Shanana 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 Ghan Shanana
Population & Demographics of Ghan Shanana
This section provides population and demographic details of Ghan Shanana village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 478 | 243 | 235 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 93 | 54 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 29 | 13 | 16 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 80 | 37 | 43 |
| Literate Population | 208 | 135 | 73 |
| Illiterate Population | 270 | 108 | 162 |
Key population details of Ghan Shanana village are given below:
- Ghan Shanana village is a small village with a total population of around 478, including approximately 243 males and 235 females, with a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 29 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 80 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Ghan Shanana village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 43.51%.
- There are around 95 households in Ghan Shanana village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ghan Shanana
Transport facilities help residents of Ghan Shanana 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 Ghan Shanana
The following villages are located close to Ghan Shanana 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 Ghan Shanana
- Where is Ghan Shanana located?
- Ghan Shanana village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghan Shanana?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ghan Shanana is Chantibala (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ghan Shanana?
- The pincode of Ghan Shanana is 182203.
- What is the population of Ghan Shanana?
- Ghan Shanana has a total population of 478, including 243 males and 235 females.
- How many households are there in Ghan Shanana?
- There are 95 households in Ghan Shanana.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghan Shanana?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghan Shanana is 43.51%. Male literacy is 55.56% and female literacy is 31.06%.