Chogam Village Overview
Chogam is a village in Shangus tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 10 km from Shangus tehsil headquarters and around 30 km from Anantnag district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Chogam 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 Chogam is 003752. The village covers a geographical area of 149.3 hectares and has a pincode of 192201. Shangus is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Chogam
Population & Demographics of Chogam
This section provides population and demographic details of Chogam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,206 | 1,105 | 1,101 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 570 | 290 | 280 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,198 | 606 | 592 |
| Literate Population | 892 | 546 | 346 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,314 | 559 | 755 |
Key population details of Chogam village are given below:
- Chogam village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,206, including approximately 1,105 males and 1,101 females, with a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 1,198 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Chogam village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 40.44%.
- There are around 433 households in Chogam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Chogam
Transport facilities help residents of Chogam 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Chogam
The following villages are located close to Chogam 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 Chogam
- Where is Chogam located?
- Chogam village is located in Shangus Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Chogam?
- The pincode of Chogam is 192201.
- What is the population of Chogam?
- Chogam has a total population of 2,206, including 1,105 males and 1,101 females.
- How many households are there in Chogam?
- There are 433 households in Chogam.
- What is the literacy rate in Chogam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chogam is 40.44%. Male literacy is 49.41% and female literacy is 31.43%.