Palang

Palang is a village located in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Kangan (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Gaderbal. As per 2009 stats, Preng B is the gram panchayat of Palang village.

Palang 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 Palang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Palang is 002892. The village spans a total geographical area of 180.9 hectares. Ganderbal is nearest town to Palang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

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Population of Palang

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,450 1,224 1,226
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 359 190 169
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 588 301 287
Literate Population 1,194 719 475
Illiterate Population 1,256 505 751

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

  • The total population of Palang village is around 2,450, including approximately 1,224 males and 1,226 females, with a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 359 children aged 0–6 years in Palang village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Palang village has 588 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Palang village is about 48.73%, with male literacy at 58.74% and female literacy at 38.74%.
  • There are around 434 households in Palang village.

Connectivity of Palang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Palang. As per the 2011 stats, Palang 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 Palang

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

Wossan Chiner Chater Gul Arigori Pora Drag Tanga Lari Barwalah Gund Ari Kacha Nambal Wangat Khanan

Frequently Asked Questions about Palang

Where is Palang located?
Palang village is situated in Kangan Tehsil, within the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Palang?
The Gram Panchayat of Palang is Preng B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Palang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Palang is 2,450, with 1,224 males and 1,226 females.
How many households are there in Palang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Palang village has a total of 434 households.
What is the literacy rate in Palang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Palang is 48.73%. The male literacy rate is 58.74%, while the female literacy rate is 38.74%.