Ban Gaon Village Overview
Ban Gaon is a village in Chiniyalisaur tehsil of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It lies about 60 km from Chiniyalisaur tehsil headquarters and around 90 km from Uttarkashi district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Bangaon is the Gram Panchayat for Ban Gaon village.
The sections below provide essential information about Ban Gaon village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ban Gaon is 040602. The village covers a geographical area of 534.21 hectares and has a pincode of 249152. Uttarkashi is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.
Location Map of Ban Gaon
Population & Demographics of Ban Gaon
This section provides population and demographic details of Ban Gaon village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,068 | 493 | 575 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 155 | 68 | 87 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 149 | 71 | 78 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 643 | 372 | 271 |
| Illiterate Population | 425 | 121 | 304 |
Key population details of Ban Gaon village are given below:
- Ban Gaon village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,068, including approximately 493 males and 575 females, with a sex ratio of 1166 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 149 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Ban Gaon village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.21%.
- There are around 204 households in Ban Gaon village.
Transport & Connectivity of Ban Gaon
Transport facilities help residents of Ban Gaon village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| 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 |
Nearby Villages of Ban Gaon
The following villages are located close to Ban Gaon and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ban Gaon
- Where is Ban Gaon located?
- Ban Gaon village is located in Chiniyalisaur Tehsil, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Ban Gaon?
- The Gram Panchayat of Ban Gaon is Bangaon (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Ban Gaon?
- The pincode of Ban Gaon is 249152.
- What is the population of Ban Gaon?
- Ban Gaon has a total population of 1,068, including 493 males and 575 females.
- How many households are there in Ban Gaon?
- There are 204 households in Ban Gaon.
- What is the literacy rate in Ban Gaon?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ban Gaon is 60.21%. Male literacy is 75.46% and female literacy is 47.13%.