Sungal
Sungal is a village located in Akhnoor tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Akhnoor (tehsildar office) and 34km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Sungal Upper is the gram panchayat of Sungal village.
Here you can discover what makes Sungal unique in its vibrant Akhnoor-Jammu region. You’ll see Sungal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Sungal
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sungal is 005477. The village spans a total geographical area of 2369.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 181201. Akhnoor is nearest town to Sungal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
Google Map of Sungal
Population of Sungal
According to the 2011 Census, Sungal has a total population of about 8,090, with approximately 4,198 males and 3,892 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,000 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,522 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 291. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.10%, with male literacy at about 70.44% and female literacy near 57.27%. There are around 1,633 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sungal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,090 | 4,198 | 3,892 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,000 | 570 | 430 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,522 | 783 | 739 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 291 | 161 | 130 |
| Literate Population | 5,186 | 2,957 | 2,229 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,904 | 1,241 | 1,663 |
Connectivity of Sungal
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sungal. As per the 2011 stats, Sungal 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 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Sungal
Knowing the nearby villages of Sungal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sungal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sungal
- Where is Sungal located?
- Sungal village is situated in Akhnoor Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Sungal?
- The Gram Panchayat of Sungal is Sungal Upper (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Sungal?
- The pincode of Sungal is 181201, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Sungal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sungal is 8,090, with 4,198 males and 3,892 females.
- How many households are there in Sungal as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Sungal village has a total of 1,633 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Sungal as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sungal is 64.10%. The male literacy rate is 70.44%, while the female literacy rate is 57.27%.