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 Gram 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
As per Census 2011, Durang village has a total population of 2,231 people, consisting of 1,167 males and 1,064 females. The village has 423 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 281 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,527 literate and 704 illiterate residents. Additionally, 714 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 48 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Durang are given below:
| 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 gram panchayat of Durang?
Durang is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Durang?
The pincode of Durang is 184203.
What is the population of Durang?
Durang has a total population of 2,231, including 1,167 males and 1,064 females.
How many households are there in Durang?
There are 423 households in Durang.
What is the literacy rate in Durang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Durang is 68.44%. Male literacy is 76.44% and female literacy is 59.68%.