Gangeeth - Ghagwal, Samba

Gangeeth is a village situated in the Ghagwal tehsil of Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir. It is located approximately 13 km from Samba and around 16 km from Samba. Patyari Katal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gangeeth village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangeeth is 006613. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 184141 pincode.

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

Population of Gangeeth

As per Census 2011, Gangeeth village has a total population of 257 people, consisting of 132 males and 125 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population257132125
Child Population (0–6 yrs)352213
Scheduled Castes (SC)1385
Literate Population1718883
Illiterate Population864442

Nearby Villages of Gangeeth

Gangeeth 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 Gangeeth

Gangeeth is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is located within >10 km of Gangeeth.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Samba to Gangeeth is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangeeth

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

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

Health Facilities in Gangeeth

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

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

FAQs about Gangeeth

Where is Gangeeth located?

Gangeeth village is located in Ghagwal Tehsil, Samba district, Jammu And Kashmir, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gangeeth?

The Gram Panchayat of Gangeeth is Patyari Katal.

What is the pincode of Gangeeth?

The pincode of Gangeeth is 184141.

What is the population of Gangeeth?

Gangeeth has a total population of 257, including 132 males and 125 females.

How many households are there in Gangeeth?

There are 51 households in Gangeeth.

What is the literacy rate in Gangeeth?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Gangeeth is 66.54%. Male literacy is 66.67% and female literacy is 66.40%.