Lanchan Population, Caste, Working Data Doda, Jammu and Kashmir - Census 2011
Lanchan is a village situated in Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 61 families residing in the village Lanchan. The total population of Lanchan is 347 out of which 167 are males and 180 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Lanchan is 1,078.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Lanchan village is 66 which is 19% of the total population. There are 34 male children and 32 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Lanchan is 941 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (1,078) of Lanchan village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lanchan is 69%. Thus Lanchan village has a higher literacy rate compared to 53.4% of Doda district. The male literacy rate is 80.45% and the female literacy rate is 58.78% in Lanchan village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Lanchan village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Lanchan Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Lanchan village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 66 | 34 | 32 |
| Literacy | 69.04% | 80.45% | 58.78% |
| Scheduled Caste | 338 | 161 | 177 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illiterate | 153 | 60 | 93 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 97.4% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0% of total population in Lanchan village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Lanchan village out of total population, 178 were engaged in work activities. 10.1% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 89.9% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 178 workers engaged in Main Work, 2 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 0 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Cultivators | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Other Workers | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 160 | 65 | 95 |
| Non Working | 169 | 86 | 83 |
Map of Lanchan, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir
Nearby Villages to Lanchan, Bhaderwah
Below are the list of villages near Lanchan village in Bhaderwah.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Jalga | 196 |
| Chenchora | 667 |
| Balote | 318 |
| Tribbe | 402 |
| Bhalra | 551 |
| Rehi | 275 |
| Nagni | 225 |
| Naska | 384 |
| Koundra | 480 |
| Kursari | 1,538 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Lanchan, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir - Wikipedia