Guchan - Dooru, Anantnag
Guchan is a village situated in the Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dooru and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Shistergam serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Guchan village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Guchan is 003854. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.6 hectares and falls under the 192211 pincode. Qazigund is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Guchan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Guchan
According to the 2011 Census, Guchan village had a total population of 1,120 people, including 652 males and 468 females, living in 123 households. The sex ratio was 718 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.59%, with male literacy at 56.70% and female literacy at 46.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,120 | 652 | 468 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 272 | 137 | 135 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 446 | 292 | 154 |
| Illiterate Population | 674 | 360 | 314 |
Nearby Villages of Guchan
Guchan is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Guchan
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Qazigund to Guchan is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Guchan is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Guchan
Where is Guchan located?
Guchan village is located in Dooru Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Guchan?
The Halqa Panchayat of Guchan is Shistergam.
What is the pincode of Guchan?
The pincode of Guchan is 192211.
What is the population of Guchan?
Guchan had a total population of 1,120, including 652 males and 468 females.
How many households are there in Guchan?
Guchan had 123 households.
What is the literacy rate in Guchan?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Guchan was 52.59%. Male literacy was 56.70% and female literacy was 46.25%.