Kako Village Overview
Kako is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 25 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 73 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Batara is the Gram Panchayat for Kako village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kako 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 Kako is 004374. The village covers a geographical area of 49.4 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.
Kako 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 Kako
Population & Demographics of Kako
This section provides population and demographic details of Kako village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 774 | 380 | 394 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 141 | 65 | 76 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 412 | 247 | 165 |
| Illiterate Population | 362 | 133 | 229 |
Key population details of Kako village are given below:
- Kako village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 774, including approximately 380 males and 394 females, with a sex ratio of 1036 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Kako village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 53.23%.
- There are around 168 households in Kako village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kako
Transport facilities help residents of Kako 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 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kako
The following villages are located close to Kako 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 Kako
- Where is Kako located?
- Kako village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kako?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kako is Batara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kako?
- The pincode of Kako is 182203.
- What is the population of Kako?
- Kako has a total population of 774, including 380 males and 394 females.
- How many households are there in Kako?
- There are 168 households in Kako.
- What is the literacy rate in Kako?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kako is 53.23%. Male literacy is 65.00% and female literacy is 41.88%.