Gaushal village, Manali tehsil | Pincode 175103

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Gaushal is a village in Manali mandal, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. It has a population of 823 across 178 households with a literacy rate of 68%.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

Roshan Lal

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LGD code: 12666
Pincode: 175103
Post office: Bahang
Population: 823
Households: 178
Literacy rate: 68%
Sex ratio: 1105 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 527
Distance to district centre: 14 km
Distance to mandal centre: 1 km
Distance to Shimla: 122 km
Distance to Delhi: 399 km
Nearest railway station: Zero Point · 38 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Civil Hospital, Manali · 4 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Gaushal compares

By population, Gaushal ranks #21 of 75 villages in Manali mandal.

Literacy rate

68.0%

−4.2% vs mandal average

Gaushal: 68.0%
Manali mandal: 72.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,105

+210 vs mandal average

Gaushal: 1,105
Manali mandal: 895

Household size

people per home

4.6

+0.3 vs mandal average

Gaushal: 4.6
Manali mandal: 4.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Gaushal at a glance

Gaushal is a village of 823 people in 178 households (Census 2011) in Manali tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, the 21st-largest of 75 villages in Manali tehsil. Literacy is 68%, 4 points below the tehsil average of 72% and the sex ratio is 1,105 women per 1,000 men. It lies 14 km from the Kullu district centre, 38 km from Zero Point railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 175103, served by Bahang post office; the LGD village code is 12666. The nearest hospital or health centre is Civil Hospital, Manali, 4 km away. The sarpanch is Roshan Lal, and the village votes in Manali assembly constituency, represented by MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur. The population is estimated at 970 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Gaushal · this village	823	68%	—
Parsha · Manali	702	70%	0 km N
Barnar · Manali	0	—	0.2 km N
Bahanu · Manali	170	78%	0.9 km NE
Gadherni · Manali	1,054	68%	1.1 km N
Kalont · Manali	13	69%	1.3 km SW
Solang · Manali	1,016	66%	1.3 km SW

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Key facts — Gaushal

LGD code: 12666
Pincode: 175103
Post office: Bahang
Population (Census 2011): 823
Population (projected 2026): 970
Households: 178
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1105
Literacy rate: 68.0%
Coordinates: 32.20590°N, 77.18585°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Mandi
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Manali
Member of Parliament: Kangana Ranaut
Member of Legislative Assembly: Bhuvneshwar Gaur
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: Roshan Lal
Block / Mandal: Manali

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Kullu district level

Then & Now

Gaushal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

823

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

970

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

178

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

210

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 823Census 2011
Households: 178Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.0%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1105 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 9702026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 2102026 projection
Active job cards: 72,628MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 55,085MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 57,07,269ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 1,017NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 87.4%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 81.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 52.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 100.0%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Kullu district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 26,590PMAY-G · 26,590 of 1,21,502 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Kullu district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 6,743Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Kullu district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Gaushal · Manali mandal area

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Getting there

How to reach Gaushal

Mandal centre

Manali · ≈ 1.5 km

≈ 3 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Kullu · ≈ 14 km

≈ 28 min by car · 34 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Shimla122 kmcapital
Delhi399 km
Mumbai1522 km
Kolkata1536 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationZero Point38 km
Bus stopManali Volvo Bus stand3 km
Hospital / PHCCivil Hospital, Manali4 km
ATM / bankKangra Co-operative Bank3 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil2 km
CollegeDharmalaya Institute for Compassionate Living48 km
Police stationPolice Station Manali3 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Gaushal

8 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕MandirTemple1.1 km ↗
🛕Miniature Siva Temple, JagatsukhTemple1.8 km ↗
🛕Miniature stone shiva templeTemple1.8 km ↗
🛕TempleTemple1.9 km ↗
🛕Dhani devtaTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Kanyal MandirTemple2.2 km ↗
🛕Jai Shirgan Naag templeTemple2.3 km ↗
🛕Jamadagni rushi mandirTemple2.7 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Gaushal

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🏫Kanyal schoolSchool4.1 km ↗
🏫Day Star SchoolSchool4.3 km ↗
🏫Manali Model SchoolSchool4.5 km ↗
🏫Delhi Public SchoolSchool4.6 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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Himachal Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain and Snowfall; Roads Closed in Lahaul-Spiti

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Himachal weather: Temperature drops after rain, snow; dry weather likely till September 25

Reported by PTC News.

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Sep

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Monsoon weakens in Himachal Pradesh: Withdrawal possible by 25 September; no rain likely over next six days

Reported by Bhaskar English.

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News from Kullu & Himachal Pradesh

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Himachal Pradesh Faces Heavy Rain and Snowfall; Roads Closed in Lahaul-Spiti
News On AIR13h ago
Himachal weather: Temperature drops after rain, snow; dry weather likely till September 25
PTC News17h ago
Monsoon weakens in Himachal Pradesh: Withdrawal possible by 25 September; no rain likely over next six days
Bhaskar Englishyesterday
Negi: Himachal Pradesh to earn Rs 1,200 crore yearly from Kishau project
The News Millyesterday
Temperature drops after rain and snowfall in Himachal: Kalpa records 8.2°C fall; chill intensifies in highe...
Bhaskar English2 days ago
Monsoon weakens in Himachal Pradesh: No rain expected for next 5 days; Una hottest in state at 33.8°C
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Quick answers

People often ask about Gaushal

What is the pincode of Gaushal?

The pincode of Gaushal, Manali tehsil, Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh is 175103. The post office is Bahang.

Which post office delivers to Gaushal?

Mail for Gaushal is delivered through Bahang post office, pincode 175103, in Manali tehsil, Kullu district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Gaushal located?

Gaushal is a village in Manali tehsil of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the population of Gaushal as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Gaushal village has a population of 823 across 178 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Gaushal?

The current sarpanch of Gaushal gram panchayat is Roshan Lal.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gaushal in?

Gaushal falls under the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency (PC #2) of Himachal Pradesh.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Gaushal in?

Gaushal falls under the Manali assembly constituency (AC #22) of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the literacy rate in Gaushal?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Gaushal village is 68.0%.

What is the sex ratio in Gaushal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Gaushal village is 1105 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Gaushal?

12 schemes currently match residents of Gaushal, including Himachal Pradesh Universal Health Protection Scheme (HIMCARE), Mukhya Mantri Sukh Aashray Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Gaushal from Kullu district centre?

Gaushal is approximately 14 km (straight-line) from the centre of Kullu district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Gaushal?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Gaushal village is 12666.

How big is Gaushal compared to other villages in Manali tehsil?

Gaushal ranks 21 of 75 villages in Manali tehsil by Census 2011 population (823 residents).

How far is Gaushal from Shimla?

Gaushal is about 122 km from Shimla in a straight line (the state capital of Himachal Pradesh); by road expect roughly 159 km.

How far is Gaushal from Delhi?

Gaushal is about 399 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 519 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Gaushal?

Zero Point is the nearest railway station to Gaushal, about 38 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 49 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Gaushal?

Manali Volvo Bus stand is the nearest bus stop to Gaushal, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gaushal?

Civil Hospital, Manali is the nearest hospital or health centre to Gaushal, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Gaushal?

Kangra Co-operative Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Gaushal, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Gaushal?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Gaushal, about 2 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Who is the MLA of Gaushal?

Gaushal falls under Manali assembly constituency (AC 22). The sitting MLA is Bhuvneshwar Gaur (INC).

Who is the MP for Gaushal?

Gaushal is in Mandi Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Kangana Ranaut (BJP).

Which schools and colleges are near Gaushal?

Within 5 km of Gaushal: Kanyal school (4.1 km), Day Star School (4.3 km), Manali Model School (4.5 km), Delhi Public School (4.6 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Gaushal in 2026?

Gaushal is estimated at 970 people in 2026, up about 18% from 823 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Gaushal in?

Himachal Pradesh falls in the Western Himalayan zone (cool temperate; apples, wheat, maize, rice in valleys) of the ICAR classification; Gaushal in Kullu district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Gaushal?

Roshan Lal is the sarpanch of Gaushal gram panchayat, Manali tehsil. See the sarpanch list of Manali tehsil for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-19
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)