Gaghot
Gaghot is a village located in Ramnagar tehsil of Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Ramnagar (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Udhampur. As per 2009 stats, Kaghote is the gram panchayat of Gaghot village.
Here you can discover what makes Gaghot unique in its vibrant Ramnagar-Udhampur region. You’ll see Gaghot’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 Gaghot
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaghot is 005107. The village spans a total geographical area of 1431 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 182126. Udhampur is nearest town to Gaghot village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.
Google Map of Gaghot
Population of Gaghot
According to the 2011 Census, Gaghot has a total population of about 3,682, with approximately 1,907 males and 1,775 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 619 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,107 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 121. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.81%, with male literacy at about 62.51% and female literacy near 46.54%. There are around 691 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gaghot's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,682 | 1,907 | 1,775 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 619 | 315 | 304 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,107 | 562 | 545 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 121 | 56 | 65 |
| Literate Population | 2,018 | 1,192 | 826 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,664 | 715 | 949 |
Connectivity of Gaghot
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gaghot. As per the 2011 stats, Gaghot had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Gaghot
Knowing the nearby villages of Gaghot helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gaghot.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaghot
- Where is Gaghot located?
- Gaghot village is situated in Ramnagar Tehsil, within the Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Gaghot?
- The Gram Panchayat of Gaghot is Kaghote (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Gaghot?
- The pincode of Gaghot is 182126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Gaghot as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gaghot is 3,682, with 1,907 males and 1,775 females.
- How many households are there in Gaghot as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Gaghot village has a total of 691 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Gaghot as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaghot is 54.81%. The male literacy rate is 62.51%, while the female literacy rate is 46.54%.