Ganderbal


Ganderbal is a district and city located in Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory of India. This article provides an in depth look at Ganderbal district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.

Ganderbal District overview


Ganderbal is Town in Jammu & Kashmir serves as administrative headquarter of Ganderbal district. Total area of Ganderbal District is 259 km² including 234 km² rural area and 25 km² urban area. There are 3 Tehsils part of Ganderbal District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Ganderbal District, Ganderbal has 115 villages.

Kangan is the largest tehsil in Ganderbal district by area covering 90.44 km2 and Lar is the smallest tehsil in Ganderbal district by area covering 82.92 km2. Kangan is the largest tehsil by population while Ganderbal is the smallest tehsil by population in Ganderbal district.

Population of Ganderbal District


As of the 2011 census, Ganderbal district has a population of approximately 297,446 peoples which is divided into urban population of 47,039 and rular population of 250,407. The population density in Ganderbal region is about 1,148.0 persons per square kilometer.

# Male Female Total
Total 158,720 138,726 297,446
Rural 133,715 116,692 250,407
Urban 25,005 22,034 47,039

Households of Ganderbal District


There are about 45,361 houses in the district, including 6,966 urban houses and 38,395 rural houses. The average household size is about 6.56 people

Type Households
Total 45,361
Rural 38,395
Urban 6,966

List Of Tehsil in Ganderbal District


Ganderbal district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 3 tehsils in Ganderbal district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Ganderbal:

Tehsil Area(km²) Population
Ganderbal 86.0 85,818
Kangan 90.4 120,934
Lar 82.9 90,694

Frequently Asked Question About Ganderbal District


How many villages are there in Ganderbal district ?

There are 115 villages in the Ganderbal district.

What is the population of Ganderbal district ?

As of the 2011 census, The population of Ganderbal district is 297,446

How many town or city are there in Ganderbal district ?

There are 3 town or city in the Ganderbal district.

How many Tehsil in Ganderbal district ?

There are 3 Tehsil in Ganderbal district.

Which is the largest Tehsil in Ganderbal district

Kangan is the largest Tehsil in Ganderbal district.

Which is the smallest Tehsil in Ganderbal district ?

Lar is the smallest Tehsil in Ganderbal district.

Which is the most populated Tehsil in Ganderbal district ?

Kangan is the most populated Tehsil in Ganderbal district.

Which is the least populated Tehsil in Ganderbal district ?

Ganderbal is the most least populated Tehsil in Ganderbal district.