Indian Village Directory

Gochan Village

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.

District Anantnag
Sub-district Dooru
CD Block Qazigund
Gram Panchayat SHESTERGAM
  • 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.

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Data Sources and Verification

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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 Density 3,544.3 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 9.11 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.36% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 70.6% 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Which state is Gochan village in?

Gochan village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Gochan under?

Gochan comes under Dooru Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Gochan?

The Census village code of Gochan is 003854.

Which Gram Panchayat is Gochan under?

Gochan is listed under SHESTERGAM Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Qazigund.

What is the population of Gochan village?

The village record lists 1,120 people and 123 households for Gochan.

How many households are in Gochan village?

The village record lists 123 households for Gochan.

What is the male and female population of Gochan?

The record lists 652 male residents and 468 female residents for Gochan.

What is the sex ratio of Gochan village?

The sex ratio of Gochan is 717.79 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Gochan village?

The reported geographical area of Gochan is 31.6 hectares.

What is the population density of Gochan village?

The approximate population density of Gochan is 3,544.3 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Gochan?

The nearest town listed for Gochan is Qazigund, about 5 km away.

How far is Gochan from the sub-district headquarters?

Gochan is about 6 km from Dooru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Gochan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Gochan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Gochan?

For Gochan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maiza and Carpet, net sown area is 31.6 hectares and irrigated land is 22.3 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Gochan.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

The village record lists drinking water facilities as 0 for Gochan.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Gochan.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Gochan.

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.