Panchan Gaon

Panchan Gaon is a village located in Dunda tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Dunda (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Panchangaon is the gram panchayat of Panchan Gaon village.

Panchan Gaon has its own place in the vibrant Uttarkashi 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 Panchan Gaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panchan Gaon is 040520. The village spans a total geographical area of 155.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249151. Uttarkashi is nearest town to Panchan Gaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Panchan Gaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangotri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Panchan Gaon

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 522 258 264
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 95 40 55
Scheduled Castes (SC) 8 4 4
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 314 207 107
Illiterate Population 208 51 157

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

  • The total population of Panchan Gaon village is around 522, including approximately 258 males and 264 females, with a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 95 children aged 0–6 years in Panchan Gaon village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Panchan Gaon village has 8 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Panchan Gaon village is about 60.15%, with male literacy at 80.23% and female literacy at 40.53%.
  • There are around 98 households in Panchan Gaon village.

Connectivity of Panchan Gaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Panchan Gaon. As per the 2011 stats, Panchan Gaon 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 Panchan Gaon

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

Chinargaon Dugal Gaon Chakon Fold Digthol Bhatwari Bagsari Kuleth Musargaon Dharkot Dhikbijpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Panchan Gaon

Where is Panchan Gaon located?
Panchan Gaon village is situated in Dunda Tehsil, within the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Panchan Gaon?
The Gram Panchayat of Panchan Gaon is Panchangaon (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Panchan Gaon?
The pincode of Panchan Gaon is 249151, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Panchan Gaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Panchan Gaon is 522, with 258 males and 264 females.
How many households are there in Panchan Gaon as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Panchan Gaon village has a total of 98 households.
What is the literacy rate in Panchan Gaon as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Panchan Gaon is 60.15%. The male literacy rate is 80.23%, while the female literacy rate is 40.53%.