Mar Gund

Mar Gund is a village located in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Kangan (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Gaderbal. As per 2009 stats, Margund is the gram panchayat of Mar Gund village.

Mar Gund 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 Mar Gund

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mar Gund is 002907. The village spans a total geographical area of 116.1 hectares. Ganderbal is nearest town to Mar Gund village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

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Population of Mar Gund

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,921 1,103 818
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 342 188 154
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,040 606 434
Literate Population 885 545 340
Illiterate Population 1,036 558 478

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

  • The total population of Mar Gund village is around 1,921, including approximately 1,103 males and 818 females, with a sex ratio of 741 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 342 children aged 0–6 years in Mar Gund village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Mar Gund village has 1,040 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Mar Gund village is about 46.07%, with male literacy at 49.41% and female literacy at 41.56%.
  • There are around 302 households in Mar Gund village.

Connectivity of Mar Gund

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

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

Nearby Villages of Mar Gund

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

Hardo Panzin Kangan Najwan Nilah Akhal Tangchatir Satrina Cheerwan Hayan Palpora Thune Yechi Hama Daraduder

Frequently Asked Questions about Mar Gund

Where is Mar Gund located?
Mar Gund village is situated in Kangan Tehsil, within the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mar Gund?
The Gram Panchayat of Mar Gund is Margund (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Mar Gund as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mar Gund is 1,921, with 1,103 males and 818 females.
How many households are there in Mar Gund as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mar Gund village has a total of 302 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mar Gund as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mar Gund is 46.07%. The male literacy rate is 49.41%, while the female literacy rate is 41.56%.