Shangus Tehsil - Anantnag, Jammu And Kashmir
Shangus is an administrative tehsil in the Anantnag district of Jammu And Kashmir, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Shangus is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.0 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 59 km², including 57.09 km² rural area and 2.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 897 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shangus Tehsil
Shangus Tehsil has a total of 26 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andoora | Rural | Pushroo |
| 2 | Brah | Rural | Brah B |
| 3 | Brimer Narsar | Rural | Poshnari |
| 4 | Chaklipora | Rural | Chaklipora |
| 5 | Charipora | Rural | Chairpora |
| 6 | Chittergul | Rural | Chittergul C |
| 7 | Chowgam | Rural | Chowgam |
| 8 | Dethunagnarian | Rural | Dethoo B |
| 9 | Khulchohar | Rural | Khulchor |
| 10 | Kreeri | Rural | Kreeri |
| 11 | Kridi | Rural | Krad-A |
| 12 | Kuthair | Rural | Kuthair |
| 13 | Nowgam | Rural | Nowgam-B |
| 14 | Ogjibalan | Rural | Uggiballan |
| 15 | Ohpaison | Rural | Aho Paisan |
| 16 | Rakhi Brah | Rural | Rakhi Brah |
| 17 | Ranipora | Rural | Rainipora |
| 18 | Shairgund | Rural | Shirgund |
| 19 | Shangus | Rural | Shangus B |
| 20 | Sheikhgund | Rural | Krad-B |
| 21 | Sheikhpora | Rural | Sheikhpora |
| 22 | Sombruna | Rural | Uggiballan |
| 23 | Tanjimullah | Rural | Panchalthan |
| 24 | Thimran | Rural | Chaklipora |
| 25 | Uttrusoo | Rural | Utrasoo |
| 26 | Wangam | Rural | Krad-B |
Population of Shangus Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Shangus Tehsil has a total population of 74,103 people, consisting of 39,062 males and 35,041 females. There are 12,400 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 1,254 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,103 | 66,228 | 7,875 |
| Male Population | 39,062 | 34,917 | 4,145 |
| Female Population | 35,041 | 31,311 | 3,730 |
| Total Households | 12,400 | 11,192 | 1,208 |
| Population Density | 1,254 / km² | 1,160 / km² | 3,938 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 37,398 literate people and 15,255 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 267 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,495 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,255 | 13,823 | 1,432 |
| Literate Population | 37,398 | 32,918 | 4,480 |
| Illiterate Population | 36,705 | 33,310 | 3,395 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 267 | 267 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,495 | 15,387 | 108 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.