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 Halqa 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
According to the 2011 Census, Dard Wooder village had a total population of 798 people, including 410 males and 388 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.29%, with male literacy at 58.23% and female literacy at 35.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 781.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 798 | 410 | 388 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 153 | 82 | 71 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 Halqa Panchayat of Dard Wooder?
The Halqa 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 had a total population of 798, including 410 males and 388 females.
How many households are there in Dard Wooder?
Dard Wooder had 137 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dard Wooder?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dard Wooder was 47.29%. Male literacy was 58.23% and female literacy was 35.96%.