Doonigund - Tral, Pulwama
Doonigund is a village situated in the Tral tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tral and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Pulwama. Baragam serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Doonigund village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Doonigund is 003093. The village covers a total geographical area of 37.2 hectares and falls under the 192123 pincode. Awantipora is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Doonigund 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 Doonigund
According to the 2011 Census, Doonigund village had a total population of 343 people, including 165 males and 178 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 1,079 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.72%, with male literacy at 65.32% and female literacy at 49.31%.
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 | 343 | 165 | 178 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 75 | 41 | 34 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 152 | 81 | 71 |
| Illiterate Population | 191 | 84 | 107 |
Nearby Villages of Doonigund
Doonigund 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 Doonigund
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Awantipora to Doonigund is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwama to Doonigund is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Doonigund
Where is Doonigund located?
Doonigund village is located in Tral Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Doonigund?
The Halqa Panchayat of Doonigund is Baragam.
What is the pincode of Doonigund?
The pincode of Doonigund is 192123.
What is the population of Doonigund?
Doonigund had a total population of 343, including 165 males and 178 females.
How many households are there in Doonigund?
Doonigund had 58 households.
What is the literacy rate in Doonigund?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Doonigund was 56.72%. Male literacy was 65.32% and female literacy was 49.31%.