Gawan
About Gawan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gawan village is 350208. Gawan village is located in Gawan subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 87km away from district headquarter Gawan. Gawan is the sub-district headquarter of Gawan village. As per 2009 stats, Gawan village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 1878.12 hectares. Gawan has a total population of 7,458 peoples, out of which male population is 3,917 while female population is 3,541. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 904 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gawan village is 54.06% out of which 63.34% males and 43.80% females are literate. There are about 1,295 houses in gawan village. Pincode of gawan village locality is 815313.
When it comes to administration, Gawan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gawan village comes under Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. Giridih is nearest town to gawan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Gawan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,458 | 3,917 | 3,541 |
| Literate Population | 4,032 | 2,481 | 1,551 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,426 | 1,436 | 1,990 |
Connectivity of Gawan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gawan
Where is Gawan located?
Gawan village is situated in Gawan Subdivision, within the Giridih district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gawan?
Gawan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Gawan?
The pincode of Gawan is 815313, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gawan is 7,458, with 3,917 males and 3,541 females.
How many households are there in Gawan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gawan village has a total of 1,295 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gawan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gawan is 54.06%. The male literacy rate is 63.34%, while the female literacy rate is 43.80%.