Gund Sarsingh - Gund, Ganderbal

Gund Sarsingh is a village situated in the Gund tehsil of Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 22 km from Kangan and around 44 km from Gaderbal. Gund Sar Singh A serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gund Sarsingh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gund Sarsingh is 002919. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.3 hectares and falls under the 191202 pincode. Ganderbal is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Gund Sarsingh

As per Census 2011, Gund Sarsingh village has a total population of 3,688 people, consisting of 1,949 males and 1,739 females. The village has 505 households and a sex ratio of 892 females per 1,000 males. There are 765 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,645 literate and 2,043 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,046 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gund Sarsingh are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,6881,9491,739
Child Population (0–6 yrs)765416349
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,046567479
Literate Population1,6451,023622
Illiterate Population2,0439261,117

Nearby Villages of Gund Sarsingh

Gund Sarsingh 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Fraw HaknarWest4.33 km
Sumbal BalaNorth5.62 km
Hari GaniwanWest10.99 km
MamerWest13.56 km
ThuneWest15.02 km
SonamargEast16.52 km
SatrinaWest18.07 km
WangatNorth-West18.69 km
KhananNorth-West19.00 km
BamlinaWest20.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Gund Sarsingh

Gund Sarsingh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
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 Ganderbal to Gund Sarsingh is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaderbal to Gund Sarsingh is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gund Sarsingh

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Gund Sarsingh

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

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

FAQs about Gund Sarsingh

Where is Gund Sarsingh located?

Gund Sarsingh village is located in Gund Tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gund Sarsingh?

The Gram Panchayat of Gund Sarsingh is Gund Sar Singh A.

What is the pincode of Gund Sarsingh?

The pincode of Gund Sarsingh is 191202.

What is the population of Gund Sarsingh?

Gund Sarsingh has a total population of 3,688, including 1,949 males and 1,739 females.

How many households are there in Gund Sarsingh?

There are 505 households in Gund Sarsingh.

What is the literacy rate in Gund Sarsingh?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gund Sarsingh is 44.60%. Male literacy is 52.49% and female literacy is 35.77%.