Begam - Kulgam

Begam is a village situated in the Kulgam tehsil of Kulgam district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 9 km from Kulgam, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kakran serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Begam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Begam is 003984. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 192231 pincode. Kulgam is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Begam 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 Begam

According to the 2011 Census, Begam village had a total population of 1,075 people, including 553 males and 522 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.68%, with male literacy at 57.79% and female literacy at 39.19%.

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

Nearby Villages of Begam

Begam 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 Begam

Begam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 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 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kulgam to Begam is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Begam

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

Health Facilities in Begam

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

FAQs about Begam