Ghil Village Overview
Ghil 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), Gondoh is the Gram Panchayat for Ghil village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ghil 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 Ghil is 004366. The village covers a geographical area of 45.7 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.
Ghil 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 Ghil
Population & Demographics of Ghil
This section provides population and demographic details of Ghil village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 96 | 48 | 48 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 15 | 3 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 64 | 42 | 22 |
| Illiterate Population | 32 | 6 | 26 |
Key population details of Ghil village are given below:
- Ghil village is a very small village with a total population of around 96, including approximately 48 males and 48 females, with a sex ratio of 1000 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 11 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Ghil village is good, with a literacy rate of about 66.67%.
- There are around 25 households in Ghil village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ghil
Transport facilities help residents of Ghil 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 Ghil
The following villages are located close to Ghil 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 Ghil
- Where is Ghil located?
- Ghil village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ghil?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ghil is Gondoh (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ghil?
- The pincode of Ghil is 182203.
- What is the population of Ghil?
- Ghil has a total population of 96, including 48 males and 48 females.
- How many households are there in Ghil?
- There are 25 households in Ghil.
- What is the literacy rate in Ghil?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ghil is 66.67%. Male literacy is 87.50% and female literacy is 45.83%.