Tengam - D H Pora, Kulgam

Tengam is a village situated in the D H Pora tehsil of Kulgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from Damhalhanji Pora and around 12 km from Kulgam. Samnoo serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Tengam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tengam is 004059. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.8 hectares and falls under the 192233 pincode. Damhal Hanjipora is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Tengam

According to the 2011 Census, Tengam village had a total population of 399 people, including 204 males and 195 females, living in 64 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.96%, with male literacy at 61.59% and female literacy at 44.44%.

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

Nearby Villages of Tengam

Tengam 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 Tengam

Tengam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Damhal Hanjipora to Tengam is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kulgam to Tengam is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tengam

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

Health Facilities in Tengam

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

FAQs about Tengam