Chandri Gam - Pahalgam, Anantnag

Chandri Gam is a village situated in the Pahalgam tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pahalgam and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Anantnag. Hassan Noor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandri Gam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandri Gam is 003569. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.2 hectares and falls under the 192126 pincode. Ashmuqam is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chandri Gam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pahalgam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Anantnag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandri Gam

As per Census 2011, Chandri Gam village has a total population of 1,107 people, consisting of 561 males and 546 females. The village has 198 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 646 literate and 461 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chandri Gam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chandri Gam

Chandri Gam 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 Chandri Gam

Chandri Gam 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 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashmuqam to Chandri Gam is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Chandri Gam is about 25 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 Chandri Gam

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

Health Facilities in Chandri Gam

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

FAQs about Chandri Gam