Duggan, Jammu And Kashmir
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. 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%.
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
References
- ^ "Duggan Population" (PDF). Govt of India Census. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Duggan (Google Maps)". Pin Code.net. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- ^ "Duggan Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 19 March 2020.