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Village code 2925
Forest Block is a village in Kangan Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Ganderbal district, Jammu & Kashmir. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Forest Block is a village in Kangan Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Ganderbal district, Jammu & Kashmir. For Forest Block, the population is 14,975 and Census village code is 2925. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Village map, PIN code, population, facilities and nearby village search
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
This Google Map helps you find the general location of Forest Block village. Do not use it for land boundaries, survey numbers or ownership. Check those details with official land records.
| Village code | 2925 |
|---|---|
| Population | 14,975 |
| Households | 2,390 |
| Sex ratio | 803 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Ganderbal (20 km) |
| Current state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Census 2011 state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Current district | Ganderbal |
| Census 2011 district | Ganderbal |
Forest Block comes under Forest Block gram panchayat and Kangan C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Kangan Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Kangan at 12 km. The Census district headquarters, Ganderbal, is 20 km away.
| Current state | Jammu & Kashmir |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Current district | Ganderbal |
| Census 2011 district | Ganderbal |
| State code | 1 |
| District code | 11 |
| Tehsil / Census sub-district code | 46 |
| C.D. Block code | 79 |
| Block panchayat code | 79 |
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Forest Block village and its household count.
14,975 residents in 2,390 households
8,304
6,671
Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: 12,826
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
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Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| ASHA worker | Not available in village |
|---|
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Village PIN code facility | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| PDS shop | Available |
| Mandi / regular market | Available |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Not available in village |
| Anganwadi centre | Not available in village |
| Assembly polling station | Not available in village |
| Birth and death registration office | Available |
| Daily newspaper supply | Not available in village |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Hand pump | Not available in village |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Not available in village |
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
Ganderbal (20 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Kangan is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Ganderbal (20 km) |
|---|---|
| Tehsil headquarters | Kangan (12 km) |
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Forest Block. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Public Distribution System PDS Shop | Available |
|---|---|
| Mandis Regular Market | Available |
| Nutritional Centres ICDS | Available |
| Cinema Video Hall | Available |
| Birth and Death Registration Office | Available |
Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Forest Block is located in Kangan Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Ganderbal.
Forest Block is in Kangan Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
District: Ganderbal.
The Census village code of Forest Block is 2925.
Forest Block has 14,975 residents in 2,390 households as per Census 2011.
The nearest statutory town to Forest Block is Ganderbal (20 km).
Government primary school status for Forest Block is not available in village.
Forest Block has 2,390 households as per Census 2011.
The tehsil headquarters is Kangan (12 km) from Forest Block.
The district headquarters is Ganderbal (20 km) from Forest Block.
Weekly haat status for Forest Block is not available in village.
The Scheduled Tribes population of Forest Block is 12,826.
The sex ratio of Forest Block is 803 females per 1,000 males.
Land records for Forest Block should be verified through the official Jk Land Records portal or the local revenue office.
No. Use this page as a village map and Census reference only. Verify ownership, survey numbers and boundaries through official land records or revenue offices.