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Challan is a village in Kulgam Tehsil of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 003996.

About Challan village record

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

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,176, 192 households, area 121.80 hectares, PIN code 192231.

Quick facts

Village
Challan
Village code
003996
Tehsil / Sub-District
Kulgam
District
Kulgam
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,176
Households
192
Sex ratio
947 females per 1,000 males
Area
121.80 hectares
Population density
966 people per sq. km
PIN code
192231

Census code and location hierarchy

For Challan, 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
015
Sub-district code
00059
Village code
003996
Challan village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameChallan
Census village code003996
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKulgam
District code015
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictKulgam
Sub-district code00059
Census year2011
Population1,176
Households192
Male population604
Female population572
Sex ratio947 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area121.80 hectares
Population density966 people per sq. km
PIN code192231
CD blockKulgam
Gram panchayatChallan
Nearest statutory townKulgam
Nearest statutory town distance1 km

Facilities and amenities in Challan

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 Challan
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre1 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available 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 officeNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 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 within 5 km
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesPDS shopAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 17 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 7 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Challan
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area15.40 hectares
Culturable waste land28.70 hectares
Net area sown77.70 hectares
Total unirrigated land3.20 hectares
Irrigated area74.50 hectares
Canal-irrigated area74.50 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 Challan?

The Census village code of Challan is 003996.

Where is Challan village?

Challan village is in Kulgam Tehsil (sub-district) of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Challan?

The source reports a population of 1,176 for Challan.

What is the sex ratio of Challan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Challan is 947 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.