Dachigam - Sallar, Anantnag

Dachigam is a village situated in the Sallar tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 24 km from Pahalgam and around 21 km from Anantnag. Badroo serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dachigam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dachigam is 003555. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.7 hectares and falls under the 192129 pincode. Beijbehara is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Dachigam 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 Dachigam

As per Census 2011, Dachigam village has a total population of 308 people, consisting of 166 males and 142 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 855 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 101 literate and 207 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dachigam are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population308166142
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1015645
Literate Population1016437
Illiterate Population207102105

Nearby Villages of Dachigam

Dachigam 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 Dachigam

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Dachigam.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Beijbehara to Dachigam is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anantnag to Dachigam is about 21 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 Dachigam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Dachigam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dachigam

Where is Dachigam located?

Dachigam village is located in Sallar Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Dachigam?

The Gram Panchayat of Dachigam is Badroo.

What is the pincode of Dachigam?

The pincode of Dachigam is 192129.

What is the population of Dachigam?

Dachigam has a total population of 308, including 166 males and 142 females.

How many households are there in Dachigam?

There are 32 households in Dachigam.

What is the literacy rate in Dachigam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dachigam is 32.79%. Male literacy is 38.55% and female literacy is 26.06%.