Forest Block

Forest Block is a village located in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Kangan (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Ganderbal.

Forest Block has its own place in the vibrant Ganderbal region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Forest Block

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Forest Block is 002925. Ganderbal is nearest town to Forest Block village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Forest Block

Below is a concise population overview of Forest Block as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 14,975 8,304 6,671
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 3,145 1,681 1,464
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 12,826 6,994 5,832
Literate Population 3,953 2,807 1,146
Illiterate Population 11,022 5,497 5,525

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Forest Block village:

  • The total population of Forest Block village is around 14,975, including approximately 8,304 males and 6,671 females, with a sex ratio of 803 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 3,145 children aged 0–6 years in Forest Block village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Forest Block village has 12,826 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Forest Block village is about 26.40%, with male literacy at 33.80% and female literacy at 17.18%.
  • There are around 2,390 households in Forest Block village.

Connectivity of Forest Block

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Forest Block. However, as per the 2011 stats, no information about connectivity options was available for Forest Block.

Nearby Villages of Forest Block

Knowing the nearby villages of Forest Block helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Forest Block.

Rayil Kolan Porajat Gagangir Sonamarg Nilagrar Gotli Bagh Chapper Gund Urpash Nuner Babosi Pora Hardo Mardabagh Abad

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Block

Where is Forest Block located?
Forest Block village is situated in Kangan Tehsil, within the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Forest Block is 14,975, with 8,304 males and 6,671 females.
How many households are there in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block village has a total of 2,390 households.
What is the literacy rate in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Forest Block is 26.40%. The male literacy rate is 33.80%, while the female literacy rate is 17.18%.