Shangus
Shangus is a Town and Tehsil in Anantnag District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Shangus Block (CD) is 00056. The total area of Shangus Tehsil is 59 km², which includes 57.09 km² of rural area and 2.00 km² of urban area. Shangus has a sex ratio of approximately 897 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shangus Tehsil
Shangus Tehsil has a total of 25 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Shangus Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aho Paisan | N/A | Shangus (9 km) |
| 2 | Andoora | N/A | Shangus (3 km) |
| 3 | Bimar Narsar | N/A | Shangus (14 km) |
| 4 | Brah | N/A | Shangus (6 km) |
| 5 | Chakil Pora | N/A | Shangus (15 km) |
| 6 | Chera Pora | N/A | Shangus (8 km) |
| 7 | Chhatar Gul | N/A | Shangus (8 km) |
| 8 | Chogam | N/A | Shangus (10 km) |
| 9 | Datho Nag Narin | N/A | Shangus (5 km) |
| 10 | Khul Chohar | N/A | Shangus (6 km) |
| 11 | Kot Hair | N/A | Shangus (3 km) |
| 12 | Kradi | N/A | Shangus (3 km) |
| 13 | Kriri | N/A | Shangus (4 km) |
| 14 | Nowgam Kothar | N/A | Anantnag (15 km) |
| 15 | Ogje Balan | N/A | Shangus (2 km) |
| 16 | Rakhi Brah | N/A | Shangus (6 km) |
| 17 | Reni Pora | N/A | Shangus (5 km) |
| 18 | Samb Rana | N/A | Shangus (3 km) |
| 19 | Sheikh Gund | N/A | Shangus (3 km) |
| 20 | Sheikh Pora | N/A | Shangus (6 km) |
| 21 | Sher Gund | N/A | Shangus (4 km) |
| 22 | Thim Ran | N/A | Shangus (18 km) |
| 23 | Tunj Mulla | N/A | Shangus (9 km) |
| 24 | Uttarsoo | N/A | Shangus (4 km) |
| 25 | Van Gam | N/A | Shangus (2 km) |
Population of Shangus Tehsil
The population profile of Shangus Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Shangus Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,103 | 66,228 | 7,875 |
| Male Population | 39,062 | 34,917 | 4,145 |
| Female Population | 35,041 | 31,311 | 3,730 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,255 | 13,823 | 1,432 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,556 | 7,719 | 837 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,699 | 6,104 | 595 |
| Literate Population | 37,398 | 32,918 | 4,480 |
| Literate Male Population | 22,994 | 20,325 | 2,669 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,404 | 12,593 | 1,811 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,705 | 33,310 | 3,395 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 16,068 | 14,592 | 1,476 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,637 | 18,718 | 1,919 |
| Total Households | 12,400 | 11,192 | 1,208 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Shangus Tehsil is around 74,103 people. This includes 39,062 males and 35,041 females. Rural population is about 66,228 (34,917 males and 31,311 females), while urban population is nearly 7,875 (4,145 males and 3,730 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 15,255 of the population, with 8,556 boys and 6,699 girls. Rural areas have 13,823 children, and urban areas have about 1,432 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 37,398 literate people in Shangus Tehsil, including 22,994 literate males and 14,404 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 32,918 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,480 people.
- About 36,705 people in Shangus Tehsil are not literate, including 16,068 males and 20,637 females. Rural areas include 33,310 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 3,395 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 12,400 households, with 11,192 in villages and 1,208 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shangus Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 267 | 267 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 262 | 262 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 5 | 5 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 15,495 | 15,387 | 108 |
| ST Male Population | 8,009 | 7,955 | 54 |
| ST Female Population | 7,486 | 7,432 | 54 |
| Population Density | 1,254 / km² | 1,160 / km² | 3,938 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shangus Tehsil is approximately 267 people, including 262 males and 5 females. Around 267 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shangus Tehsil is about 15,495 people, including 8,009 males and 7,486 females. Around 15,387 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 108 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,254 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,160 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 3,938 people per sq. km.