Muksias Village Overview
Muksias is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 13 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 73 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mukhsyas is the Gram Panchayat for Muksias village.
The sections below provide essential information about Muksias 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 Muksias is 004336. The village covers a geographical area of 117.4 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 69 km away.
Muksias 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 Muksias
Population & Demographics of Muksias
This section provides population and demographic details of Muksias village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,313 | 698 | 615 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 310 | 168 | 142 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 994 | 532 | 462 |
| Literate Population | 470 | 324 | 146 |
| Illiterate Population | 843 | 374 | 469 |
Key population details of Muksias village are given below:
- Muksias village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,313, including approximately 698 males and 615 females, with a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 994 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Muksias village is low, with a literacy rate of about 35.80%.
- There are around 232 households in Muksias village.
Transport & Connectivity of Muksias
Transport facilities help residents of Muksias 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 Muksias
The following villages are located close to Muksias 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 Muksias
- Where is Muksias located?
- Muksias village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Muksias?
- The Gram Panchayat of Muksias is Mukhsyas (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Muksias?
- The pincode of Muksias is 182203.
- What is the population of Muksias?
- Muksias has a total population of 1,313, including 698 males and 615 females.
- How many households are there in Muksias?
- There are 232 households in Muksias.
- What is the literacy rate in Muksias?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Muksias is 35.80%. Male literacy is 46.42% and female literacy is 23.74%.