Kangan
About Kangan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kangan village is 003184. Kangan village is located in Pulwama tehsil of Pulwama district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Pulwama (tehsildar office) and 2km away from district headquarter Pipulwama. As per 2009 stats, Kangan village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 234.3 hectares. Kangan has a total population of 2,040 peoples, out of which male population is 1,100 while female population is 940. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 854 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kangan village is 37.55% out of which 45.73% males and 27.98% females are literate. There are about 309 houses in kangan village.
Pulwama is nearest town to kangan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.
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Population of Kangan
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,040 | 1,100 | 940 |
| Children (0-6) | 512 | 315 | 197 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 766 | 503 | 263 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,274 | 597 | 677 |
Connectivity of Kangan
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kangan
Where is Kangan located?
Kangan village is situated in Pulwama Tehsil, within the Pulwama district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kangan?
Kangan serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kangan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kangan is 2,040, with 1,100 males and 940 females.
How many households are there in Kangan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kangan village has a total of 309 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kangan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kangan is 37.55%. The male literacy rate is 45.73%, while the female literacy rate is 27.98%.