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Sonamarg is a village in Kangan Tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 002923.

About Sonamarg village record

Sonamarg is listed under Kangan Tehsil in Ganderbal district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,051, 122 households, area 670.60 hectares, PIN code 191203.

Quick facts

Village
Sonamarg
Village code
002923
Tehsil / Sub-District
Kangan
District
Ganderbal
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,051
Households
122
Sex ratio
815 females per 1,000 males
Area
670.60 hectares
Population density
157 people per sq. km
PIN code
191203

Census code and location hierarchy

For Sonamarg, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.

State code
01
District code
011
Sub-district code
00046
Village code
002923
Sonamarg village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameSonamarg
Census village code002923
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictGanderbal
District code011
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictKangan
Sub-district code00046
Census year2011
Population1,051
Households122
Male population579
Female population472
Sex ratio815 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population9
Area670.60 hectares
Population density157 people per sq. km
PIN code191203
CD blockKangan
Gram panchayatSonamarg A
Nearest statutory townGanderbal
Nearest statutory town distance25 km

Facilities and amenities in Sonamarg

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Sonamarg
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre1 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary1 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital1 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeAvailable in village
CommunicationSub post officeAvailable in village
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 16 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 18 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Sonamarg
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area183.30 hectares
Culturable waste land399.90 hectares
Net area sown87.40 hectares
Total unirrigated land84.20 hectares
Irrigated area3.20 hectares
Canal-irrigated area3.20 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Sonamarg?

The Census village code of Sonamarg is 002923.

Where is Sonamarg village?

Sonamarg village is in Kangan Tehsil (sub-district) of Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Sonamarg?

The source reports a population of 1,051 for Sonamarg.

What is the sex ratio of Sonamarg?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Sonamarg is 815 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.