Gagsina Explained

Gagsina
Pushpin Map:India Haryana
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Haryana, India
Coordinates:29.55°N 129°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Karnal
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:Ancient
Leader Title1:Governor
Leader Name1:Kaptan Singh Solanki
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:244
Population Total:7698
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:132114
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Blank3 Name Sec1:Distance from Delhi
Blank3 Info Sec1:125.1km (77.7miles) [1]
Blank4 Name Sec1:Distance from Mumbai
Blank4 Info Sec1:1500.7km (932.5miles) [2]
Iso Code:IN-HR

Gagsina is the notified area committee in Gharaunda tehsil in Karnal district, Haryana, India. It is one of 55 villages in Gharaunda block and is located 20 km south from district headquarters in Karnal, 10 km from Gharaunda and 153 km from state capital Chandigarh. The postal code of the area is 132114. The main occupation of the people residing in the village is agriculture.[3]

History

The area has the ancient history and dates back to the time when people initially starting residing in Haryana. The major population of the area is Sandhus (clan). Historical monuments in the form of ancient temples viz.दादा काला सन्धू can also be seen in the area.

Geography

Gagsina is surrounded by Karnal Tehsil towards North, Madlauda Tehsil towards South, Nissing At Chirao Tehsil towards North, Panipat Tehsil towards South . Nearby villages include Khora Kheri (4 km), Staundi (4 km), Anchla (4 km), Phurlak (5 km), Picholia Two streams can also be seen named कच्ची नदी, पक्की नदी।(5 km). Gagsina is situated at the R.L. of 244 m above mean sea level.[4]

Demographics

As per Population Census 2011, Gagsina has the population of 7,698, of which 4,088 are males, while 3,610 are females. In Gagsina 11.60% of total population is under 6 years of age. Gagsina has the average literacy rate of was 75.87% compared to 75.55% of Haryana and higher than the national average of 59.5%. In Gagsina Male literacy stands at 85.99% while female literacy rate was 64.57%. The average sex ratio of Gagsina is 883 females per 1000 males which is higher than Haryana state average of 879 females per 1,000 males. Child Sex Ratio for the Gagsina as per census is 793 females per 1,000 males, lower than Haryana average of 834 females per 1,000 males. Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.69% of total population in Gagsina. The area currently doesn't have any Schedule Tribe (ST) population.[5] Hindi the official language in the area. People also speak other Indo- Aryan regional languages like Haryanvi and Punjabi.

Government

As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, the area is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village under the government of Haryana.[6]

Economy

The work profile is scattered in different activities from agriculture labourers to engineers and doctors. In Gagsina, out of total population, 2,205 were engaged in work activities. 84.04% of workers describe their work as Main Work (employment or earning more than 6 Months) while 15.96% were involved in marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 2,205 workers engaged in main Work, 1,116 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 263 were agricultural labourers.[7]

Education

Transport

Roadway

State Road Transport Cooperation of Haryana provides regular bus services in the area from different significantly important places of the state.

Railway

Gharaunda railway station is the nearby railway stations to Gagsina. However Panipat Junction railway station on Ambala-Delhi line is major railway station 22 km away.

Airway

The nearest Airport is in State capital Chandigarh 122 km away. Delhi International Airport can also be easily accessed from the area.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Google maps . 13 November 2014.
  2. Web site: distance between Gagsina and Mumbai . 13 November 2014.
  3. Web site: Villages in Haryana . 13 November 2014.
  4. Web site: Elevation of Gagsina . 13 November 2014.
  5. Web site: Demographics of Gagsina . 13 November 2014.
  6. Web site: Panchayat Raaj in Gagsina . 13 November 2014.
  7. Web site: Work profile of Gagsina . 13 November 2014.