Hari Ganiwan - Kangan, Ganderbal

Hari Ganiwan is a village situated in the Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kangan and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Gaderbal. Ganiwan A serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Hari Ganiwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hari Ganiwan is 002915. The village covers a total geographical area of 481.2 hectares and falls under the 191202 pincode. Ganderbal is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Hari Ganiwan 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 Hari Ganiwan

According to the 2011 Census, Hari Ganiwan village had a total population of 6,699 people, including 3,462 males and 3,237 females, living in 1,072 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.91%, with male literacy at 60.42% and female literacy at 34.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5,078.

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 Population6,6993,4623,237
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,554842712
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)5,0782,6452,433
Literate Population2,4651,583882
Illiterate Population4,2341,8792,355

Nearby Villages of Hari Ganiwan

Hari Ganiwan 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)
MamerWest2.68 km
ThuneWest4.38 km
Fraw HaknarNorth-East6.85 km
SatrinaWest7.99 km
Gund SarsinghEast10.99 km
KanganWest11.60 km
BamlinaNorth-West12.56 km
KhananNorth-West13.17 km
Sumbal BalaNorth-East13.17 km
LariNorth-West14.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hari Ganiwan

Hari Ganiwan 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 29.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Hari Ganiwan is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gaderbal to Hari Ganiwan is about 33 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 Hari Ganiwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Hari Ganiwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Hari Ganiwan

Where is Hari Ganiwan located?

Hari Ganiwan village is located in Kangan Tehsil, Ganderbal district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the Halqa Panchayat of Hari Ganiwan?

The Halqa Panchayat of Hari Ganiwan is Ganiwan A.

What is the pincode of Hari Ganiwan?

The pincode of Hari Ganiwan is 191202.

What is the population of Hari Ganiwan?

Hari Ganiwan had a total population of 6,699, including 3,462 males and 3,237 females.

How many households are there in Hari Ganiwan?

Hari Ganiwan had 1,072 households.

What is the literacy rate in Hari Ganiwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hari Ganiwan was 47.91%. Male literacy was 60.42% and female literacy was 34.93%.