Gavan
About Gavan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gavan village is 597145. Gavan village is located in Chikodi taluka of Belgaum district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Chikodi (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Belgaum. As per 2009 stats, Yarnal is the gram panchayat of Gavan village.
The total geographical area of village is 501.02 hectares. Gavan has a total population of 1,700 peoples, out of which male population is 989 while female population is 711. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 718 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gavan village is 73.59% out of which 83.11% males and 60.34% females are literate. There are about 318 houses in gavan village. Pincode of gavan village locality is 591237.
When it comes to administration, Gavan 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, Gavan village comes under Nippani Vidhan Sabha constituency & Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency. Nipani is nearest town to gavan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.
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Population of Gavan
The population details of Gavan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,700 | 989 | 711 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 151 | 71 | 80 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 288 | 148 | 140 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Literate Population | 1,251 | 822 | 429 |
| Illiterate Population | 449 | 167 | 282 |
Connectivity of Gavan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gavan
Where is Gavan located?
Gavan village is situated in Chikodi Taluka, within the Belgaum district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gavan?
The Gram Panchayat of Gavan is Yarnal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gavan?
The pincode of Gavan is 591237, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gavan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gavan is 1,700, with 989 males and 711 females.
How many households are there in Gavan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gavan village has a total of 318 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gavan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gavan is 73.59%. The male literacy rate is 83.11%, while the female literacy rate is 60.34%.