Duggan - Bani, Kathua

Duggan is a village situated in the Bani tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bani and around 200 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Duggan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Duggan is 001768. The village covers a total geographical area of 1287 hectares and falls under the 184206 pincode. Bani is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Duggan

According to the 2011 Census, Duggan village had a total population of 1,545 people, including 809 males and 736 females, living in 275 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.40%, with male literacy at 65.14% and female literacy at 34.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 290, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 760.

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

Nearby Villages of Duggan

Duggan 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 Duggan

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Duggan. The nearest railway station is Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bani to Duggan is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Duggan is about 200 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Duggan

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

Health Facilities in Duggan

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

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