Which state is Hir Gawas village in?
Hir Gawas village is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian Village Directory
Hir Gawas Village
Hir Gawas is an inhabited village in Dooru Sub-district of Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 003872, the Census 2011 record lists 1,535 people in 187 households and the reported area is 118.6 hectares. The local references include Hir Gawas Gram Panchayat, Shahabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Verinag at about 20 km.
Village Code003872
Population1,535
Households187
Area118.6 hectares
Nearest TownVerinag
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Hir Gawas
- Census Village Code
- 003872
- 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
- Shahabad
- Gram Panchayat
- Hir Gawas
- Households
- 187
- Population
- 1,535
- Male Population
- 817
- Female Population
- 718
- Sex Ratio
- 878.82
- Area
- 118.6 hectares
- Area
- 1.19 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Verinag
- Nearest Town Distance
- 20 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Hir Gawas at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,535 people, 118.6 hectares of reported area and Verinag as the nearest town reference for Hir Gawas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Hir Gawas falls under Dooru Sub-district in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 003872.
- The record lists 1,535 people living in 187 households.
- The reported village area is 118.6 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Verinag.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,294.27 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.21 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share50.29%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share12.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Hir Gawas in the official administrative record. Census village code 003872, Hir Gawas Gram Panchayat and Shahabad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 014
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00058
- Village Census Code
- 003872
- CD Block Code
- 0095
- CD Block Name
- Shahabad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Hir Gawas
Location and Distance
Verinag is the nearest town listed for Hir Gawas, about 20 km away. Anantnag is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dooru
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 20 km
- District Headquarter
- Anantnag
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 40 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Verinag
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 20 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Verinag
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 20 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 118.6 hectares
- Area
- 1.19 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,535 people in 187 households, with 817 male residents and 718 female residents. The average household size is 8.21, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 50.29% for Hir Gawas. Population density works out to about 1,294.27 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 187
- Total Population
- 1,535
- Male Population
- 817
- Female Population
- 718
- Sex Ratio
- 878.82
- Average Household Size
- 8.21
- ST Population
- 772
- ST Male Population
- 438
- ST Female Population
- 334
- ST Population Share
- 50.29
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Hir Gawas list 2 government primary schools. 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
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Hir Gawas.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 16.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Hir Gawas include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Hir Gawas include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Hir Gawas 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Hir Gawas show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 67.6 hectares and irrigated land is 8.5 hectares (12.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 17 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 17.8
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 67.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 59.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 8.5 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which sub-district is Hir Gawas under?
Hir Gawas comes under Dooru Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Hir Gawas?
The Census village code of Hir Gawas is 003872.
Which Gram Panchayat is Hir Gawas under?
Hir Gawas is listed under HIR GAWAS Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shahabad.
What is the population of Hir Gawas village?
The village record lists 1,535 people and 187 households for Hir Gawas.
How many households are in Hir Gawas village?
The village record lists 187 households for Hir Gawas.
What is the male and female population of Hir Gawas?
The record lists 817 male residents and 718 female residents for Hir Gawas.
What is the sex ratio of Hir Gawas village?
The sex ratio of Hir Gawas is 878.82 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Hir Gawas village?
The reported geographical area of Hir Gawas is 118.6 hectares.
What is the population density of Hir Gawas village?
The approximate population density of Hir Gawas is 1,294.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Hir Gawas?
The nearest town listed for Hir Gawas is Verinag, about 20 km away.
How far is Hir Gawas from the sub-district headquarters?
Hir Gawas is about 20 km from Dooru, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Hir Gawas?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Hir Gawas.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Hir Gawas?
For Hir Gawas, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 67.6 hectares and irrigated land is 8.5 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Hir Gawas.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
The village record lists drinking water facilities as 0 for Hir Gawas.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Hir Gawas.
Is road connectivity reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Hir Gawas.