Kangri - Beri Pattan, Rajouri

Kangri is a village situated in the Beri Pattan tehsil of Rajouri district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 12 km from Sunderbani and around 78 km from Rajouri. Kangri Upper serves as the Halqa Panchayat for Kangri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kangri is 001638. The village covers a total geographical area of 3572.6 hectares and falls under the 185156 pincode. Sunderbani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kangri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kangri

According to the 2011 Census, Kangri village had a total population of 6,448 people, including 3,743 males and 2,705 females, living in 1,449 households. The sex ratio was 723 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.62%, with male literacy at 89.44% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 456, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 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 Kangri

Kangri 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 Kangri

Kangri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is S M V D Katra, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunderbani to Kangri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajouri to Kangri is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kangri

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

Health Facilities in Kangri

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

FAQs about Kangri