Dam Hall - Kokernag, Anantnag

Dam Hall is a village situated in the Kokernag tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kokernag and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Damhall serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Dam Hall village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dam Hall is 003765. The village covers a total geographical area of 244.8 hectares and falls under the 192202 pincode. Achabal is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Dam Hall village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Dam Hall

According to the 2011 Census, Dam Hall village had a total population of 2,860 people, including 1,468 males and 1,392 females, living in 426 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.31%, with male literacy at 83.68% and female literacy at 60.56%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dam Hall

Dam Hall is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dam Hall

Dam Hall is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achabal to Dam Hall is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Dam Hall is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dam Hall

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dam Hall village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dam Hall

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dam Hall village are given below:

FAQs about Dam Hall