Bonagund - Dooru, Anantnag
Bonagund is a village situated in the Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dooru and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Poolia serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Bonagund village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bonagund is 003842. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.3 hectares and falls under the 192211 pincode. Dooru is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Bonagund village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Bonagund
According to the 2011 Census, Bonagund village had a total population of 1,609 people, including 842 males and 767 females, living in 196 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.98%, with male literacy at 74.40% and female literacy at 57.31%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.
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 | 1,609 | 842 | 767 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 539 | 299 | 240 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 32 | 19 | 13 |
| Literate Population | 706 | 404 | 302 |
| Illiterate Population | 903 | 438 | 465 |
Nearby Villages of Bonagund
Bonagund 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 Bonagund
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dooru to Bonagund is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Bonagund is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Bonagund
Where is Bonagund located?
Bonagund village is located in Dooru Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Bonagund?
The Halqa Panchayat of Bonagund is Poolia.
What is the pincode of Bonagund?
The pincode of Bonagund is 192211.
What is the population of Bonagund?
Bonagund had a total population of 1,609, including 842 males and 767 females.
How many households are there in Bonagund?
Bonagund had 196 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bonagund?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bonagund was 65.98%. Male literacy was 74.40% and female literacy was 57.31%.