Wanding - Gool, Ramban

Wanding is a village situated in the Gool tehsil of Ramban district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 55 km from Ramban and around 55 km from Ramban. Gool B serves as the Gram Panchayat for Wanding village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Wanding is 004606. The village covers a total geographical area of 102 hectares and falls under the 182144 pincode.

Wanding village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Reasi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udhampur  Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Wanding

As per Census 2011, Wanding village has a total population of 186 people, consisting of 92 males and 94 females. The village has 41 households and a sex ratio of 1,021 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 74 literate and 112 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Wanding are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1869294
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381523
Literate Population745222
Illiterate Population1124072

Nearby Villages of Wanding

Wanding 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GoolSouth-West2.38 km
IndSouth5.72 km
ThatharkaSouth-East5.83 km
DalwahEast5.89 km
SangaldanEast6.40 km
ChaklasWest7.81 km
BandanSouth-East7.93 km
ShaganNorth-East8.87 km
BudhanSouth-West9.35 km
TargamNorth10.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Wanding

Public transport in the Wanding is mainly available through shared van 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 60.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Ramban to Wanding is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Wanding

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Wanding

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Wanding

Where is Wanding located?

Wanding village is located in Gool Tehsil, Ramban district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Wanding?

The Gram Panchayat of Wanding is Gool B.

What is the pincode of Wanding?

The pincode of Wanding is 182144.

What is the population of Wanding?

Wanding has a total population of 186, including 92 males and 94 females.

How many households are there in Wanding?

There are 41 households in Wanding.

What is the literacy rate in Wanding?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Wanding is 39.78%. Male literacy is 56.52% and female literacy is 23.40%.