Ganderbal
Ganderbal is a Town and Tehsil in Ganderbal 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 Ganderbal Block (CD) is 00047. The total area of Ganderbal Tehsil is 86 km², which includes 70.10 km² of rural area and 15.86 km² of urban area. Ganderbal has a sex ratio of approximately 901 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ganderbal Tehsil
Ganderbal Tehsil has a total of 33 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 Ganderbal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arch | Arch | Ganderbal (4 km) |
| 2 | Baba Dariya Din | Darend | Ganderbal (8 km) |
| 3 | Babosi Pora | Arch | Ganderbal (6 km) |
| 4 | Badhra Kund | Buder Kund | Ganderbal (5 km) |
| 5 | Chandna Deh Now Abad | N/A | Ganderbal (7 km) |
| 6 | Chapper Gund | N/A | Ganderbal (7 km) |
| 7 | Dev Pora | N/A | Ganderbal (9 km) |
| 8 | Forest Block | N/A | Ganderbal (11 km) |
| 9 | Gadoora | Gadoora | Ganderbal (6 km) |
| 10 | Gogji Gund | N/A | Ganderbal (7 km) |
| 11 | Gotli Bagh | Gutlibagh | Ganderbal (30 km) |
| 12 | Gund Momin | Hutbura | Ganderbal (8 km) |
| 13 | Gund Rahman | Harran | Ganderbal (6 km) |
| 14 | Hakim Gund | Hutbura | Ganderbal (8 km) |
| 15 | Hardo Mardabagh Abad | Serch | Ganderbal (5 km) |
| 16 | Harran | Harran | Ganderbal (5 km) |
| 17 | Hat Barah | Hutbura | Ganderbal (8 km) |
| 18 | Kastori Pora | Hutbura | Ganderbal (8 km) |
| 19 | Koka Gund | N/A | Ganderbal (9 km) |
| 20 | Koreg Domarag | N/A | Ganderbal (10 km) |
| 21 | Nuner | Nunner | Ganderbal (6 km) |
| 22 | Rabitar Gund Roshan Ghat | N/A | Ganderbal (9 km) |
| 23 | Rabtar Gundi Roshan | N/A | Ganderbal (9 km) |
| 24 | Rakh Harran | Kujar | Ganderbal (4 km) |
| 25 | Rakh Kujar | N/A | Ganderbal (6 km) |
| 26 | Sadra Bagh | N/A | Ganderbal (6 km) |
| 27 | Sarich Chodri Bagh | N/A | Ganderbal (4 km) |
| 28 | Seh Pora | Shahpora | Ganderbal (7 km) |
| 29 | Shalla Bug | Shallabugh A | Ganderbal (10 km) |
| 30 | Tulmulla | Tulamulla A | Ganderbal (5 km) |
| 31 | Tulmulla Ghat | N/A | Ganderbal (11 km) |
| 32 | Urpash | Urpash | Ganderbal (7 km) |
| 33 | Wail | Wayil | Ganderbal |
Population of Ganderbal Tehsil
The population profile of Ganderbal 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 Ganderbal 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 | 85,818 | 49,250 | 36,568 |
| Male Population | 45,140 | 25,711 | 19,429 |
| Female Population | 40,678 | 23,539 | 17,139 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,335 | 7,783 | 6,552 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,802 | 4,160 | 3,642 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,533 | 3,623 | 2,910 |
| Literate Population | 43,864 | 23,833 | 20,031 |
| Literate Male Population | 27,051 | 14,824 | 12,227 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,813 | 9,009 | 7,804 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,954 | 25,417 | 16,537 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,089 | 10,887 | 7,202 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 23,865 | 14,530 | 9,335 |
| Total Households | 13,415 | 7,997 | 5,418 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ganderbal Tehsil is around 85,818 people. This includes 45,140 males and 40,678 females. Rural population is about 49,250 (25,711 males and 23,539 females), while urban population is nearly 36,568 (19,429 males and 17,139 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,335 of the population, with 7,802 boys and 6,533 girls. Rural areas have 7,783 children, and urban areas have about 6,552 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 43,864 literate people in Ganderbal Tehsil, including 27,051 literate males and 16,813 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 23,833 individuals and urban literacy covers around 20,031 people.
- About 41,954 people in Ganderbal Tehsil are not literate, including 18,089 males and 23,865 females. Rural areas include 25,417 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 16,537 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,415 households, with 7,997 in villages and 5,418 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ganderbal 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 | 60 | 28 | 32 |
| SC Male Population | 60 | 28 | 32 |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 1,852 | 1,454 | 398 |
| ST Male Population | 966 | 747 | 219 |
| ST Female Population | 886 | 707 | 179 |
| Population Density | 998 / km² | 703 / km² | 2,306 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Ganderbal Tehsil is approximately 60 people. Around 28 people live in rural parts. Nearly 32 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ganderbal Tehsil is about 1,852 people, including 966 males and 886 females. Around 1,454 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 398 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 998 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 703 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,306 people per sq. km.