Shagan - Khari, Ramban

Shagan is a village situated in the Khari tehsil of Ramban district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 45 km from Ramban and around 45 km from Ramban. Shagan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shagan is 004550. The village covers a total geographical area of 1371.5 hectares and falls under the 182145 pincode. Banihal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Shagan

As per Census 2011, Shagan village has a total population of 2,891 people, consisting of 1,512 males and 1,379 females. The village has 569 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 646 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,098 literate and 1,793 illiterate residents. Additionally, 755 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shagan

Shagan 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 Shagan

Shagan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 65.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Banihal to Shagan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramban to Shagan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shagan

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

Health Facilities in Shagan

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

FAQs about Shagan