Kangan
Kangan 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 Kangan Block (CD) is 00046. The total area of Kangan Tehsil is 90 km². Kangan has a sex ratio of approximately 868 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kangan Tehsil
Kangan Tehsil has a total of 42 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 Kangan Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhal | Akhal A | Ganderbal (25 km) |
| 2 | Anderwan | Anderwan A | Ganderbal (10 km) |
| 3 | Ara Hama | Arhama A | Ganderbal (10 km) |
| 4 | Arigori Pora | Arigoripora | Ganderbal (22 km) |
| 5 | Bamlina | N/A | Ganderbal (23 km) |
| 6 | Barwalah | Barwulla | Ganderbal (21 km) |
| 7 | Berna Bugh | N/A | Ganderbal (28 km) |
| 8 | Chater Gul | Chattergul A Babareshi | Ganderbal (28 km) |
| 9 | Cheerwan | Cherwan A | Ganderbal (25 km) |
| 10 | Chiner | Woussan B | Ganderbal (12 km) |
| 11 | Daraduder | N/A | Ganderbal (30 km) |
| 12 | Drag Tanga | Preng B | Ganderbal (19 km) |
| 13 | Forest Block | N/A | Ganderbal (20 km) |
| 14 | Fraw Haknar | Fraw Haknar A | Ganderbal (31 km) |
| 15 | Gund Ari | Kachnambal A | Ganderbal (22 km) |
| 16 | Gund Sarsingh | Gund Sar Singh A | Ganderbal (40 km) |
| 17 | Hardo Panzin | Kijpora | Ganderbal (22 km) |
| 18 | Hari Ganiwan | Ganiwan A | Ganderbal (28 km) |
| 19 | Hari Pora | Haripora | Ganderbal (15 km) |
| 20 | Hayan Palpora | N/A | Ganderbal (32 km) |
| 21 | Kacha Nambal | Kachnambal A | Ganderbal (22 km) |
| 22 | Kangan | Kangan A | Ganderbal (23 km) |
| 23 | Khanan | Khanan | Ganderbal (28 km) |
| 24 | Kij Parah | Kijpora | Ganderbal (22 km) |
| 25 | Kolan | Kullan A | Ganderbal (50 km) |
| 26 | Lari | Preng B | Ganderbal (21 km) |
| 27 | Mamer | Mammer A | Ganderbal (33 km) |
| 28 | Mar Gund | Margund | Ganderbal (22 km) |
| 29 | Najwan Nilah | N/A | Ganderbal (22 km) |
| 30 | Nilagrar | Sonamarg A | Ganderbal (33 km) |
| 31 | Palang | Preng A | Ganderbal (18 km) |
| 32 | Porajat Gagangir | N/A | Ganderbal (24 km) |
| 33 | Rayil | Rayil | Ganderbal (52 km) |
| 34 | Satrina | Burnabugh | Ganderbal (25 km) |
| 35 | Sonamarg | Sonamarg A | Ganderbal (25 km) |
| 36 | Soraf Raw | Surfraw A | Ganderbal (34 km) |
| 37 | Sumbal Bala | Sumbal | Ganderbal (31 km) |
| 38 | Tangchatir | N/A | Ganderbal (25 km) |
| 39 | Thune | Thune A | Ganderbal (30 km) |
| 40 | Wangat | Wangath A | Ganderbal (28 km) |
| 41 | Wossan | Woussan A | Ganderbal (15 km) |
| 42 | Yechi Hama | Yachama | Ganderbal (30 km) |
Population of Kangan Tehsil
The population profile of Kangan 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 Kangan 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 | 1,20,934 | 1,20,934 | N/A |
| Male Population | 64,723 | 64,723 | N/A |
| Female Population | 56,211 | 56,211 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 22,542 | 22,542 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,012 | 12,012 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,530 | 10,530 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 51,993 | 51,993 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 33,636 | 33,636 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 18,357 | 18,357 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 68,941 | 68,941 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 31,087 | 31,087 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 37,854 | 37,854 | N/A |
| Total Households | 18,326 | 18,326 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 1,20,934 people. Includes nearly 64,723 males and 56,211 females. Rural population is about 1,20,934 people.
- There are around 22,542 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 12,012 boys and 10,530 girls.
- Literate population is about 51,993 people. Non-literate population is around 68,941 people.
- There are nearly 18,326 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kangan 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 | 37 | 37 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 25 | 25 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 12 | 12 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 53,788 | 53,788 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 28,670 | 28,670 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 25,118 | 25,118 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,337 / km² | 1,337 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Kangan Tehsil is approximately 37 people, including 25 males and 12 females. Around 37 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kangan Tehsil is about 53,788 people, including 28,670 males and 25,118 females. Around 53,788 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,337 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,337 people per sq. km.