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 information the sub-district code of Kangan Block (CD) is 00046. Total area of kangan tehsil is 90 km². Kangan tehsil has a population of 1,20,934 peoples. Kangan tehsil has a population density of 1337 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,326 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 42.99% population of kangan tehsil is literate, out of which 51.97% males and 32.66% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Kangan Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |