Sangaldan
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Sangaldan | |
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  Sangaldan Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India | |
| Coordinates: 33°14′N 75°05′E / 33.24°N 75.09°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Ramban |
| Region | Chenab Valley |
| Elevation | 1,071 m (3,514 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 876 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
| • Spoken | Kashmiri, Poguli, Urdu |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Pincode | 182144 |
| Vehicle registration | JK19 |
| Website | ramban |
Sangaldan is a town and block in the Ramban district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It falls in the Gool-Gulabgarh area of the Chenab valley. In the 2011 census it had a population of 876 people in 476 households.[1] Female Population is 47.4%. The village literacy rate is 54.9% and the female literacy rate is 21.9%.
Transport[]
A public bus service is available in this village. The nearest railway station and national highway are more than 10 km away. There is a state highway and district road that pass through this village. Pucca road, Kuccha Road and foot paths are other roads and transportation within the village.
Sangaldan Railway Station[]
Sangaldan railway station is a proposed railway station in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its code is SNGDN. It will serve Sangaldan city. The station proposal includes two platforms. The station lies on the Banihal - Katra rail line. The work on this rail line is expected to be finished in the year 2020.[when?]
Sangaldan Railway Tunnel[]
The Sangaldan Railway Tunnel is a 7.1 km (4.4 mi) railway tunnel between Katra-Banihal section of Jammu–Baramulla line located to the north of Sangaldan town of middle Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir, India near Ramban. The tunnel was completed on 4 December 2010.
Sangaldan Firing Incident[]
The Sangaldan firing incident refers to the shooting on a crowd of Kashmiri protesters by the BSF on 18 July 2013 in the Dharam area of Sangaldan, Gool Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir. Four people were killed (including Manzoor Ahmed Shan, Javed Manhas {Bitu}) and 44 were injured, according to official sources, although residents claimed that six had been killed.[citation needed]
District Development Council Ramban[]
Dr. Shamshada Shan was elected Chairperson of District Development Council Ramban in 2021. She was earlier elected District Development Council Member from Sangaldan constituency in 2020. She is Daku no. 1
Mrs. Rabiya Beigh was elected her deputy.
Block Development Council Sangaldan[]
Navida Begum was elected Block Development Council Chairperson in 2019.[2]
Tourist attractions[]
Tata Pani (Hot Spring)[]
Tata Pani is a hot water spring located at Sangaldan in Ramban district and is deemed by Kashmir-based people best cure skin and bone diseases. People from various areas of Kashmir especially from Kulgam and Anantnag districts, came for having a bath in the spring for curing the diseases in July and August months.
This place is famous for the sulphur spring whose water is believed to have miraculous healing powers. It is located about 45 km (28 mi) from Ramban town. Thousands of people throng the place from June to ending November every year from within and outside the state particularly from neighbouring Punjab state to take a dip in these revered springs to get rid themselves of ailments, particularly Dermatitis and Arthritis.
Population[]
| Census Parameter | Census Data |
| Total Population | 876 |
| Total No. of Houses | 476 |
| Female Population % | 47.4% (415) |
| Total Literacy rate % | 54.9% (481) |
| Female Literacy rate | 21.9% (192) |
| Scheduled Tribes Population % | 2.2% (19) |
| Scheduled Caste Population % | 0.5% (4) |
| Working Population % | 25.6% |
| Child (0-6) Population by 2011 | 166 |
| Girl Child (0-6) Population % by 2011 | 47.6% (79) |
Location and Administration[]
Sangaldan is 35 km (22 mi) from District Headquarter Ramban. The nearest Statutory Town is Ramban in 35 km (22 mi) distance. Sangaldan's total area is 87.4 hectares, forest area is 134.4 hectares, non-agricultural area is 10.5 hectares, total irrigated area is 24.3 hectares, and total water fall area is 0 hectares.
Educational institutions[]
Private pre-primary, government primary, government middle, private middle and government secondary schools are available in this village. The nearest government arts and science degree college and government ITI college are in Ramban. The nearest government disabled school, government engineering college, government medical college, government MBA college and government polytechnic college are in Jammu.
Colleges[]
- Government degree college Gool
Schools[]
- GHSS Sangaldan
- Diamond Public School, Sangaldan
- G.M.A Sangaldan
- GMS Sangaldan
- GHSS Dalwah
- Prince Valley Public School Kantha
- Blooming Flowers Dalwah
Accessibility[]
Health[]
In Sangalan, 1 primary health care centre, 1 veterinary hospital, and 4 medical shops are available, including Naik Medical hall Chandail Morh Dalwah.
Drinking water and sanitation[]
The untreated tap water supply is available all year round, as well as in summer. Hand pump is the other drinking water source. Drainage system is not available in this village. There is no system to collect garbage on the street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.
Communication and media[]
Sub Post Office is available in this village. Mobile coverage is available. There is no Internet Centre in less than 10 km (6.2 mi). No Private Courier Facility in less than 10 km (6.2 mi). Urentxpress, alocal courier, will be introduced soon.
Electricity[]
This village has a power supply with a 14-hour power supply in summer, and about 8-hour power supply in winter. Anganwadi centre and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.
Commerce[]
J&K Bank and it's ATM is available.
Agriculture[]
Maize, potatoes and beans are agricultural commodities which are grown in this village. Carpets are the handicraft items made in this village. Ten hours of agricultural power supply in summer and twelve hours of agricultural power supply in winter are available in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 24.3 hectares from canals.
See also[]
Tata pani
References[]
- ^ District Census Handbook: Jammu & Kashmir: Series 02 part XIIB - Ramban (PDF). Census of India 2011. p. 72. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
- ^ "List of elected chairpersons of Block Development Councils" (PDF). ceojk.nic.in. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
http://outlookindia.com/newswire/amp/gool-firing-cpim-demands-arrest-of-bsf-personnel/804660
http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=5711
Tourist Spots in Ramban (Tatta Pani)
- Villages in Ramban district