Baigund - Tral, Pulwama
Baigund is a village situated in the Tral tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tral and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Pulwama. Baragam serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Baigund village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Baigund is 003087. The village covers a total geographical area of 109.3 hectares and falls under the 192123 pincode. Tral is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Baigund village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tral Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Srinagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Baigund
According to the 2011 Census, Baigund village had a total population of 513 people, including 258 males and 255 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 70.67%.
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 | 513 | 258 | 255 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 58 | 28 | 30 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 348 | 189 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 165 | 69 | 96 |
Nearby Villages of Baigund
Baigund 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 Baigund
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tral to Baigund is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwama to Baigund is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Baigund
Where is Baigund located?
Baigund village is located in Tral Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Baigund?
The Halqa Panchayat of Baigund is Baragam.
What is the pincode of Baigund?
The pincode of Baigund is 192123.
What is the population of Baigund?
Baigund had a total population of 513, including 258 males and 255 females.
How many households are there in Baigund?
Baigund had 104 households.
What is the literacy rate in Baigund?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baigund was 76.48%. Male literacy was 82.17% and female literacy was 70.67%.