Gochan is an inhabited village in Dooru Sub-district of Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 003854, the Census 2011 record lists 1,120 people in 123 households and the reported area is 31.6 hectares. The local references include Shestergam Gram Panchayat, Qazigund CD Block and the nearest town reference is Qazigund at about 5 km.
In short:
Gochan is a village in Dooru Sub-district, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 003854 and 1,120 people in 123 households.
Village Code003854
Population1,120
Households123
Area31.6 hectares
Nearest TownQazigund
Detailed village profile
Gochan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,120 people, 31.6 hectares of reported area and Qazigund as the nearest town reference for Gochan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Gochan falls under Dooru Sub-district in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Census village code is 003854.
The record lists 1,120 people living in 123 households.
The reported village area is 31.6 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Qazigund.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Gochan
Census Village Code
003854
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Anantnag
District Census Code
014
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Dooru
Sub-district Census Code
00058
CD Block
Qazigund
Gram Panchayat
Shestergam
Households
123
Population
1,120
Male Population
652
Female Population
468
Sex Ratio
717.79
Area
31.6 hectares
Area
0.32 sq km
Nearest Town
Qazigund
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density3,544.3 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size9.11 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.36%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share70.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Gochan in the official administrative record. Census village code 003854, Shestergam Gram Panchayat and Qazigund CD Block.
State Census Code
01
District Census Code
014
Sub-district Census Code
00058
Village Census Code
003854
CD Block Code
0094
CD Block Name
Qazigund
Gram Panchayat Name
Shestergam
Location and Distance
Qazigund is the nearest town listed for Gochan, about 5 km away. Anantnag is listed as the district headquarters at about 25 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Dooru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6 km
District Headquarter
Anantnag
Distance from District Headquarter
25 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Qazigund
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Qazigund
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km
Total Geographical Area
31.6 hectares
Area
0.32 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,120 people in 123 households, with 652 male residents and 468 female residents. The average household size is 9.11, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.36% for Gochan. Population density works out to about 3,544.3 people per sq km.
Total Households
123
Total Population
1,120
Male Population
652
Female Population
468
Sex Ratio
717.79
Average Household Size
9.11
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
4
ST Population Share
0.36
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Gochan list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Gochan include treated tap water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Gochan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Gochan include ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Gochan is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 11 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
17 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
11 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Gochan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maiza and Carpet, net sown area is 31.6 hectares and irrigated land is 22.3 hectares (70.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Carpet
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maiza
Net Area Sown In Hectares
31.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
9.3 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
22.3
Canals Area In Hectares
22.3 hectares
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.