Gantalpora - Bijbehara, Anantnag
Gantalpora is a village situated in the Bijbehara tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bijbehara and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Dupathyar serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Gantalpora village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gantalpora is 003615. The village covers a total geographical area of 58.7 hectares and falls under the 192124 pincode. Beijbehara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Gantalpora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bijbehara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Gantalpora
According to the 2011 Census, Gantalpora village had a total population of 713 people, including 353 males and 360 females, living in 80 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.11%, with male literacy at 69.70% and female literacy at 36.84%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 713 | 353 | 360 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 145 | 89 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 296 | 184 | 112 |
| Illiterate Population | 417 | 169 | 248 |
Nearby Villages of Gantalpora
Gantalpora is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Gantalpora
Gantalpora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is located within 2-5 km of Gantalpora.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beijbehara to Gantalpora is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Gantalpora is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gantalpora
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gantalpora village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Gantalpora
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gantalpora village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Gantalpora
Where is Gantalpora located?
Gantalpora village is located in Bijbehara Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Gantalpora?
The Halqa Panchayat of Gantalpora is Dupathyar.
What is the pincode of Gantalpora?
The pincode of Gantalpora is 192124.
What is the population of Gantalpora?
Gantalpora had a total population of 713, including 353 males and 360 females.
How many households are there in Gantalpora?
Gantalpora had 80 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gantalpora?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gantalpora was 52.11%. Male literacy was 69.70% and female literacy was 36.84%.