Dard Wooder - Kangan, Ganderbal
Dard Wooder is a village situated in the Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kangan and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Gaderbal. Yachama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dard Wooder village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dard Wooder is 002913. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.6 hectares and falls under the 191202 pincode. Ganderbal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Dard Wooder 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 Dard Wooder
As per Census 2011, Dard Wooder village has a total population of 798 people, consisting of 410 males and 388 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 305 literate and 493 illiterate residents. Additionally, 781 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Dard Wooder are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 798 | 410 | 388 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 153 | 82 | 71 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 781 | 401 | 380 |
| Literate Population | 305 | 191 | 114 |
| Illiterate Population | 493 | 219 | 274 |
Nearby Villages of Dard Wooder
Dard Wooder 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 Dard Wooder
Public transport in the Dard Wooder is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ganderbal to Dard Wooder is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaderbal to Dard Wooder is about 12 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 Dard Wooder
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dard Wooder village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dard Wooder
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dard Wooder village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Dard Wooder
Where is Dard Wooder located?
Dard Wooder village is located in Kangan Tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dard Wooder?
The Gram Panchayat of Dard Wooder is Yachama.
What is the pincode of Dard Wooder?
The pincode of Dard Wooder is 191202.
What is the population of Dard Wooder?
Dard Wooder has a total population of 798, including 410 males and 388 females.
How many households are there in Dard Wooder?
There are 137 households in Dard Wooder.
What is the literacy rate in Dard Wooder?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dard Wooder is 38.22%. Male literacy is 46.59% and female literacy is 29.38%.