Kunan Village Overview
Kunan is a village in Gandoh tehsil of Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 30 km from Gandoh tehsil headquarters and around 72 km from Doda district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Gondoh is the Gram Panchayat for Kunan village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kunan 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 Kunan is 004365. The village covers a geographical area of 51.8 hectares and has a pincode of 182203. Doda is the nearest town, located about 72 km away.
Kunan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhaderwah Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kunan
Population & Demographics of Kunan
This section provides population and demographic details of Kunan village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 554 | 273 | 281 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 119 | 60 | 59 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 150 | 73 | 77 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 325 | 166 | 159 |
| Literate Population | 259 | 149 | 110 |
| Illiterate Population | 295 | 124 | 171 |
Key population details of Kunan village are given below:
- Kunan village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 554, including approximately 273 males and 281 females, with a sex ratio of 1029 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 150 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 325 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kunan village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 46.75%.
- There are around 110 households in Kunan village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kunan
Transport facilities help residents of Kunan 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kunan
The following villages are located close to Kunan 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 Kunan
- Where is Kunan located?
- Kunan village is located in Gandoh Tehsil, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kunan?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kunan is Gondoh (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kunan?
- The pincode of Kunan is 182203.
- What is the population of Kunan?
- Kunan has a total population of 554, including 273 males and 281 females.
- How many households are there in Kunan?
- There are 110 households in Kunan.
- What is the literacy rate in Kunan?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunan is 46.75%. Male literacy is 54.58% and female literacy is 39.15%.