Gaja

Gaja is a village located in Lansdowne tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 80km away from sub-district headquarter Lansdowne (tehsildar office) and 180km away from district headquarter Pauri. As per 2009 stats, Muchail Gaoun is the gram panchayat of Gaja village.

Gaja has its own place in the vibrant Garhwal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Gaja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gaja is 047664. The village spans a total geographical area of 122.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 246170. Lansdowne is nearest town to Gaja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 80km away.

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Population of Gaja

Below is a concise population overview of Gaja as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 110 50 60
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 16 8 8
Scheduled Castes (SC) 7 3 4
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 83 42 41
Illiterate Population 27 8 19

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Gaja village:

  • The total population of Gaja village is around 110, including approximately 50 males and 60 females, with a sex ratio of 1200 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 16 children aged 0–6 years in Gaja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Gaja village has 7 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Gaja village is about 75.45%, with male literacy at 84.00% and female literacy at 68.33%.
  • There are around 25 households in Gaja village.

Connectivity of Gaja

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gaja

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

Nawemalli Dwari Melgaon Muchelgaon Rajbow Talla Meldhar Basudev Gadun Rajbou Malla Gadayun Sidhpur Gawana

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaja

Where is Gaja located?
Gaja village is situated in Lansdowne Tehsil, within the Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gaja?
The Gram Panchayat of Gaja is Muchail Gaoun (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Gaja?
The pincode of Gaja is 246170, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Gaja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gaja is 110, with 50 males and 60 females.
How many households are there in Gaja as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Gaja village has a total of 25 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gaja as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gaja is 75.45%. The male literacy rate is 84.00%, while the female literacy rate is 68.33%.