Wossan
About Wossan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Wossan village is 002887. Wossan village is located in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kagan (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Ganderbal. As per 2009 stats, Woussan B is the gram panchayat of Wossan village.
The total geographical area of village is 362.2 hectares. Wossan has a total population of 4,810 peoples, out of which male population is 2,459 while female population is 2,351. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of wossan village is 45.49% out of which 53.52% males and 37.09% females are literate. There are about 751 houses in wossan village. Pincode of wossan village locality is 191201.
Ganderbal is nearest town to wossan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Wossan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,810 | 2,459 | 2,351 |
| Children (0-6) | 866 | 416 | 450 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 940 | 465 | 475 |
| Literate Population | 2,188 | 1,316 | 872 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,622 | 1,143 | 1,479 |
Connectivity of Wossan
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wossan
Where is Wossan located?
Wossan village is situated in Kangan Tehsil, within the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wossan?
The Gram Panchayat of Wossan is Woussan B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Wossan?
The pincode of Wossan is 191201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Wossan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wossan is 4,810, with 2,459 males and 2,351 females.
How many households are there in Wossan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wossan village has a total of 751 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wossan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wossan is 45.49%. The male literacy rate is 53.52%, while the female literacy rate is 37.09%.