Sungal
Sungal is a village located in Palampur tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 43km away from district headquarter Palampur. Palampur is the sub-district headquarter of Sungal village. As per 2009 stats, Sungal village is also a gram panchayat.
Sungal has its own place in the vibrant Kangra region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Sungal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sungal is 011878. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.43 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176061. Palampur is nearest town to Sungal village for all major economic activities.
When it comes to local governance, Sungal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Palampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Sungal
Population of Sungal
Below is a concise population overview of Sungal as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 599 | 289 | 310 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 67 | 39 | 28 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 203 | 107 | 96 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 260 | 117 | 143 |
Literate Population | 448 | 233 | 215 |
Illiterate Population | 151 | 56 | 95 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Sungal village:
- The total population of Sungal village is around 599, including approximately 289 males and 310 females, with a sex ratio of 1072 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 67 children aged 0–6 years in Sungal village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Sungal village has 203 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 260 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Sungal village is about 74.79%, with male literacy at 80.62% and female literacy at 69.35%.
- There are around 134 households in Sungal village.
Connectivity of Sungal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sungal. As per the 2011 stats, Sungal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sungal
Knowing the nearby villages of Sungal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sungal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sungal
- Where is Sungal located?
- Sungal village is situated in Palampur Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sungal?
- Sungal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Sungal?
- The pincode of Sungal is 176061, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sungal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sungal is 599, with 289 males and 310 females.
- How many households are there in Sungal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sungal village has a total of 134 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sungal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sungal is 74.79%. The male literacy rate is 80.62%, while the female literacy rate is 69.35%.