Hanga - Bhaderwah, Doda

Hanga is a village situated in the Bhaderwah tehsil of Doda district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Badharwa and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Doda. Hanga village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hanga is 004475. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.2 hectares and falls under the 182221 pincode. Bhadarwa is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Hanga

According to the 2011 Census, Hanga village had a total population of 262 people, including 121 males and 141 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 1,165 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.91%, with male literacy at 90.82% and female literacy at 63.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Hanga

Hanga 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 Hanga

Hanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Udhampur, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadarwa to Hanga is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Doda to Hanga is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hanga

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

Health Facilities in Hanga

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

FAQs about Hanga