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.
Duggan | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Duggan Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Duggan Duggan (India) | |
| Coordinates: 32.73°N 75.72°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Kathua |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,545[1] |
| Languages | |
| • Spoken | Dogri, Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 184206[2] |
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%.
| 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 |
Transport
Road
Duggan is not 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 Jammu Tawi railway station located at a distance of 245 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". Our Hero. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- "Duggan (Google Maps)". Pin Code.net. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
- "Duggan Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
