Gaang - Tral, Pulwama
Gaang is a village situated in the Tral tehsil of Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tral and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Pulwamw. Seer serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Gaang village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaang is 003060. The village covers a total geographical area of 19.8 hectares and falls under the 192123 pincode. Tral is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Gaang 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 Gaang
According to the 2011 Census, Gaang village had a total population of 467 people, including 244 males and 223 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.74%, with male literacy at 44.08% and female literacy at 24.48%.
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 | 467 | 244 | 223 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 64 | 33 | 31 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 140 | 93 | 47 |
| Illiterate Population | 327 | 151 | 176 |
Nearby Villages of Gaang
Gaang 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 Gaang
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| 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 Gaang is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pulwamw to Gaang is about 30 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 Gaang
Where is Gaang located?
Gaang village is located in Tral Tehsil, Pulwama district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.
What is the Halqa Panchayat of Gaang?
The Halqa Panchayat of Gaang is Seer.
What is the pincode of Gaang?
The pincode of Gaang is 192123.
What is the population of Gaang?
Gaang had a total population of 467, including 244 males and 223 females.
How many households are there in Gaang?
Gaang had 89 households.
What is the literacy rate in Gaang?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gaang was 34.74%. Male literacy was 44.08% and female literacy was 24.48%.