Durang - Billawar, Kathua
Durang is a village situated in the Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Billawar and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Kathua. Durang village is a designated Halqa Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Durang is 001683. The village covers a total geographical area of 514 hectares and falls under the 184203 pincode. Billawar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Durang village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Durang
According to the 2011 Census, Durang village had a total population of 2,231 people, including 1,167 males and 1,064 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.31%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 68.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 714, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 48.
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 | 2,231 | 1,167 | 1,064 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 281 | 150 | 131 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 714 | 385 | 329 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 48 | 22 | 26 |
| Literate Population | 1,527 | 892 | 635 |
| Illiterate Population | 704 | 275 | 429 |
Nearby Villages of Durang
Durang 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 Durang
Durang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Billawar to Durang is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kathua to Durang is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Durang
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Durang village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Durang
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Durang village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Durang
Where is Durang located?
Durang village is located in Billawar Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Durang?
Durang is its own Halqa Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Durang?
The pincode of Durang is 184203.
What is the population of Durang?
Durang had a total population of 2,231, including 1,167 males and 1,064 females.
How many households are there in Durang?
Durang had 423 households.
What is the literacy rate in Durang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durang was 78.31%. Male literacy was 87.71% and female literacy was 68.06%.