Kegam
Kegam is a village located in Shopian tehsil of Shupiyan district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 14km away from Shopian, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kegam village. As per 2009 stats, Keegam is the gram panchayat of Kegam village.
Here you can discover what makes Kegam unique in its vibrant Shopian-Shupiyan region. You’ll see Kegam’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 Kegam
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kegam is 003301. The village spans a total geographical area of 386.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 192302. Shopiyan is nearest town to Kegam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.
Google Map of Kegam
Population of Kegam
According to the 2011 Census, Kegam has a total population of about 2,700, with approximately 1,391 males and 1,309 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 320 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.33%, with male literacy at about 62.69% and female literacy near 45.45%. There are around 466 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kegam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,700 | 1,391 | 1,309 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 320 | 174 | 146 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,467 | 872 | 595 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,233 | 519 | 714 |
Connectivity of Kegam
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kegam. As per the 2011 stats, Kegam had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kegam
Knowing the nearby villages of Kegam helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kegam.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kegam
- Where is Kegam located?
- Kegam village is situated in Shopian Tehsil, within the Shupiyan district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kegam?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kegam is Keegam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Kegam?
- The pincode of Kegam is 192302, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kegam as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kegam is 2,700, with 1,391 males and 1,309 females.
- How many households are there in Kegam as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kegam village has a total of 466 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kegam as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kegam is 54.33%. The male literacy rate is 62.69%, while the female literacy rate is 45.45%.