Shala Gam Village Overview
Shala Gam is a village in Bijbehara tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 14 km from Bijbehara tehsil headquarters and around 24 km from Anantnag district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Shala Gam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shala Gam is 003596. The village covers a geographical area of 314.4 hectares and has a pincode of 192124. Beijbehara is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Shala Gam
Population & Demographics of Shala Gam
This section provides population and demographic details of Shala Gam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,247 | 1,136 | 1,111 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 364 | 200 | 164 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 46 | 27 | 19 |
| Literate Population | 1,056 | 665 | 391 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,191 | 471 | 720 |
Key population details of Shala Gam village are given below:
- Shala Gam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,247, including approximately 1,136 males and 1,111 females, with a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 46 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shala Gam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 47.00%.
- There are around 329 households in Shala Gam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shala Gam
Transport facilities help residents of Shala Gam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shala Gam
The following villages are located close to Shala Gam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shala Gam
- Where is Shala Gam located?
- Shala Gam village is located in Bijbehara Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Shala Gam?
- The pincode of Shala Gam is 192124.
- What is the population of Shala Gam?
- Shala Gam has a total population of 2,247, including 1,136 males and 1,111 females.
- How many households are there in Shala Gam?
- There are 329 households in Shala Gam.
- What is the literacy rate in Shala Gam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shala Gam is 47.00%. Male literacy is 58.54% and female literacy is 35.19%.