Kangan
About Kangan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kangan village is 002903. Kangan village is located in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Kangan (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Gaderbal. As per 2009 stats, Kangan B is the gram panchayat of Kangan village.
The total geographical area of village is 365.8 hectares. Kangan has a total population of 5,985 peoples, out of which male population is 3,672 while female population is 2,313. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 629 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kangan village is 70.44% out of which 80.39% males and 54.65% females are literate. There are about 774 houses in kangan village. Pincode of kangan village locality is 191202.
Ganderbal is nearest town to kangan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.
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Population of Kangan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,985 | 3,672 | 2,313 |
| Children (0-6) | 696 | 363 | 333 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 | 25 | 12 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 896 | 547 | 349 |
| Literate Population | 4,216 | 2,952 | 1,264 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,769 | 720 | 1,049 |
Connectivity of Kangan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kangan
Where is Kangan located?
Kangan village is situated in Kangan Tehsil, within the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kangan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kangan is Kangan B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kangan?
The pincode of Kangan is 191202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kangan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kangan is 5,985, with 3,672 males and 2,313 females.
How many households are there in Kangan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kangan village has a total of 774 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kangan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kangan is 70.44%. The male literacy rate is 80.39%, while the female literacy rate is 54.65%.