Duggan, Jammu and Kashmir

Village in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Chandal
Chandal
Village
32°44′N 75°43′E / 32.73°N 75.72°E / 32.73; 75.72
Country India
Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir
DistrictKathua
TehsilBani
Population
 (2011)
 • Total1,545[1]
Languages
 • SpokenDogri,Pahadi Gadiyali,Pahadi Thakur Language Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
184206[2]

Duggan is a village and municipality in Kathua district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located 170 kilometres from the district headquarters Kathua & 15 Km From Tehsil Bani. Duggan is also a Block of Tehsil Bani with Large Area & Population. Duggan Village is Famous For "Shri Vasuki Naag Ji Maharaj Yatra".The Ancient Temple of Shri Vasuki Naag Ji Maharaj is Located here.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census of India, Duggan has 275 households.[3] The literacy rate of Duggan village was 50.40% compared to 67.16% of Jammu and Kashmir. In Duggan, Male literacy stands at 65.14% while the female literacy rate was 34.44%.

Demographics (2011 Census)
Total Male Female
Population 1545 809 736
Children aged below 6 years 287 155 132
Scheduled caste 290 150 140
Scheduled tribe 760 390 370
Literacy 50.40% 65.14% 34.44%
Workers (all) 980 519 461
Main workers (total) 844 – –
Marginal workers (total) 136 67 69

Transportation

Road

Duggan is directly connected by road. In order to travel from Kathua to Duggan, one has to travel by the Bani-Basoli Road, NH 44 and then walk for some time.

Rail

The nearest major railway station to Duggan is Govindsar Kathua railway station located at a distance of 200 kilometres respectively.

Air

The nearest airport to Gundna is Jammu Airport located at a distance of 245 kilometres and is a 7-hour drive.

See also

  • Jammu and Kashmir
  • Kathua district
  • Kathua

References

  1. ^ "Duggan Population" (PDF). Govt of India Census. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Duggan (Google Maps)". Pin Code.net. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  3. ^ "Duggan Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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