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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akhal Akhal A Ganderbal (25 km)
2Anderwan Anderwan A Ganderbal (10 km)
3Ara Hama Arhama A Ganderbal (10 km)
4Arigori Pora Arigoripora Ganderbal (22 km)
5Bamlina N/A Ganderbal (23 km)
6Barwalah Barwulla Ganderbal (21 km)
7Berna Bugh N/A Ganderbal (28 km)
8Chater Gul Chattergul A Babareshi Ganderbal (28 km)
9Cheerwan Cherwan A Ganderbal (25 km)
10Chiner Woussan B Ganderbal (12 km)
11Daraduder N/A Ganderbal (30 km)
12Drag Tanga Preng B Ganderbal (19 km)
13Forest Block N/A Ganderbal (20 km)
14Fraw Haknar Fraw Haknar A Ganderbal (31 km)
15Gund Ari Kachnambal A Ganderbal (22 km)
16Gund Sarsingh Gund Sar Singh A Ganderbal (40 km)
17Hardo Panzin Kijpora Ganderbal (22 km)
18Hari Ganiwan Ganiwan A Ganderbal (28 km)
19Hari Pora Haripora Ganderbal (15 km)
20Hayan Palpora N/A Ganderbal (32 km)
21Kacha Nambal Kachnambal A Ganderbal (22 km)
22Kangan Kangan A Ganderbal (23 km)
23Khanan Khanan Ganderbal (28 km)
24Kij Parah Kijpora Ganderbal (22 km)
25Kolan Kullan A Ganderbal (50 km)
26Lari Preng B Ganderbal (21 km)
27Mamer Mammer A Ganderbal (33 km)
28Mar Gund Margund Ganderbal (22 km)
29Najwan Nilah N/A Ganderbal (22 km)
30Nilagrar Sonamarg A Ganderbal (33 km)
31Palang Preng A Ganderbal (18 km)
32Porajat Gagangir N/A Ganderbal (24 km)
33Rayil Rayil Ganderbal (52 km)
34Satrina Burnabugh Ganderbal (25 km)
35Sonamarg Sonamarg A Ganderbal (25 km)
36Soraf Raw Surfraw A Ganderbal (34 km)
37Sumbal Bala Sumbal Ganderbal (31 km)
38Tangchatir N/A Ganderbal (25 km)
39Thune Thune A Ganderbal (30 km)
40Wangat Wangath A Ganderbal (28 km)
41Wossan Woussan A Ganderbal (15 km)
42Yechi 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.