Kolan

Kolan is a village located in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Kangan (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Gaderbal. As per 2009 stats, Kullan B is the gram panchayat of Kolan village.

Kolan 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 Kolan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kolan is 002921. The village spans a total geographical area of 254.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 191202. Ganderbal is nearest town to Kolan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

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Population of Kolan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,960 1,545 1,415
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 550 294 256
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 842 436 406
Literate Population 1,312 828 484
Illiterate Population 1,648 717 931

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

  • The total population of Kolan village is around 2,960, including approximately 1,545 males and 1,415 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 550 children aged 0–6 years in Kolan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kolan village has 842 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kolan village is about 44.32%, with male literacy at 53.59% and female literacy at 34.20%.
  • There are around 515 households in Kolan village.

Connectivity of Kolan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kolan. As per the 2011 stats, Kolan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kolan

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

Soraf Raw Sumbal Bala Fraw Haknar Gund Sarsingh Rayil Porajat Gagangir Sonamarg Nilagrar Forest Block Gotli Bagh Chapper Gund

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolan

Where is Kolan located?
Kolan village is situated in Kangan Tehsil, within the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kolan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kolan is Kullan B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kolan?
The pincode of Kolan is 191202, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kolan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kolan is 2,960, with 1,545 males and 1,415 females.
How many households are there in Kolan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kolan village has a total of 515 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kolan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kolan is 44.32%. The male literacy rate is 53.59%, while the female literacy rate is 34.20%.