Gagrian

Gagrian is a village located in Mandi tehsil of Punch district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Mandi (tehsildar office) and 22km away from district headquarter Punch. As per 2009 stats, Gagrian Chool is the gram panchayat of Gagrian village.

Here you can discover what makes Gagrian unique in its vibrant Mandi-Punch region. You’ll see Gagrian’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gagrian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gagrian is 001146. The village spans a total geographical area of 2448 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 185102. Punch is nearest town to Gagrian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gagrian village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Poonch Haveli Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jammu Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gagrian

Population of Gagrian

According to the 2011 Census, Gagrian has a total population of about 5,127, with approximately 2,644 males and 2,483 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 966 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 512. The overall literacy rate is approximately 42.40%, with male literacy at about 58.25% and female literacy near 25.53%. There are around 1,115 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gagrian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gagrian

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gagrian. As per the 2011 stats, Gagrian had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gagrian

Knowing the nearby villages of Gagrian helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gagrian.

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