Gangal - Chowki Choura, Jammu

Gangal is a village situated in the Chowki Choura tehsil of Jammu district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 36 km from Akhnoor and around 64 km from Jammu. Gangal village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangal is 005435. The village covers a total geographical area of 647.5 hectares and falls under the 181201 pincode. Akhnoor is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

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

Population of Gangal

According to the 2011 Census, Gangal village had a total population of 588 people, including 303 males and 285 females, living in 129 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.88%, with male literacy at 79.55% and female literacy at 59.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangal

Gangal 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 Gangal

Gangal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Jammu Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akhnoor to Gangal is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jammu to Gangal is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangal

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

Health Facilities in Gangal

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

FAQs about Gangal