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Village code 2887
Wossan Village, Kangan Tehsil: Map, PIN Code and Population
Wossan 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.
Village Overview
Wossan is a village in Kangan Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Ganderbal district, Jammu & Kashmir. For Wossan, the population is 4,810, PIN code is 191201 and Census village code is 2887. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Source year
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Important note
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
Google Map of Wossan Village
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Quick Facts
| Village code | 2887 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 191201 |
| Population | 4,810 |
| Households | 751 |
| Area | 362.20 ha / 3.62 sq. km / 895 acres |
| Population density | 1,328 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 956 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Ganderbal (15 km) |
| Current state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Census 2011 state | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Current district | Ganderbal |
| Census 2011 district | Ganderbal |
Postal and PIN Code Details
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 191201. This helps users verify the postal area for Wossan, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 191201 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Ganderbal, Benihama BO, Chattergul BO, Daderhama BO, Haripora BO, and Manigam BO |
| Best matching post office | Ganderbal (Post office) |
| Delivery office records | 9 |
| Postal district | Ganderbal |
| Postal state | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Postal division | Srinagar Division |
| Postal circle | Jammu Kashmir Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Location and Administration
Wossan comes under Wossan a B 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 Kagan at 8 km. The Census district headquarters, Ganderbal, is 15 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 |
Population Profile
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Wossan village and its household count.
Total population
4,810 residents in 751 households
Male population
2,459
Female population
2,351
SC/ST population
Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: 940
SC male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
ST male/female split
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Schools and Education
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.
Government pre-primary school
Not available in village
Private pre-primary school
Available; count: 2
Government primary school
Available; count: 8
Private primary school
Available; count: 2
Middle school
Available; government count: 2
Secondary school
Available; government count: 1
Senior secondary school
Not available in village
Vocational / ITI training
Not available in village
Arts and science degree college
Not available in village
Health Facilities
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.
| Community health centre | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary health centre | 1 |
| Primary health sub-centre | 1 |
| ASHA worker | Available |
Connectivity and Public Services
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.
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Available |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Available |
| State highway | Available |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Available |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Not available in village |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Not available in village |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Not available in village |
| Birth and death registration office | Not available in village |
| 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 |
Water, Sanitation and Power
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.
| Treated tap water | Available |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Available |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Available |
| Domestic power supply | Available |
| Agriculture power supply | Not available in village |
| Commercial power supply | Available |
| Summer domestic power | 16 hours per day |
| Winter domestic power | 8 hours per day |
Agriculture and Land Use
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.
| Net area sown | 233 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 214 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 19 hectares |
| Canal irrigated area | 214 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 117.40 hectares |
Nearby Facility Clues
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Shelteng, 5-10 km away. |
|---|---|
| Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
How to Reach Wossan
Ganderbal (15 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Kagan 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 (15 km) |
|---|---|
| Tehsil headquarters | Kagan (8 km) |
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Source-Year Notes
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.
Official Records and Useful Links
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
- Jammu and Kashmir government website Official state/UT portal
- Ganderbal district administration Official district portal
- Jk Land Records land records Verify land records officially
- Census India Village code 2887
- India Post PIN code search 191201
Additional Facilities Reported
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Wossan. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG | Available; 2 |
|---|---|
| Govt Primary School | Available; 8 |
| Private Primary School | Available; 2 |
| Govt Middle School | Available; 2 |
| Private Middle School | Available; 1 |
| Govt Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Community Health Centre | 1 |
| Community Health Centre Doctors Total Strength | 3 |
| Community Health Centre Doctors in Position | 3 |
| Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 7 |
| Community Health Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 5 |
| Primary Health Centre | 1 |
| Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength | 1 |
| Primary Health Centre Doctors in Position | 1 |
| Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 2 |
| Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 2 |
| Primary Health Sub Centre | 1 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength | 2 |
| Primary Heallth Sub Centre Para Medical Staff in Position | 1 |
| Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner and Faith Healer | 4 |
| Tap Water-Treated | Available |
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Spring | Available |
| Spring Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Spring Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| River Canal | Available |
| River Canal Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| River Canal Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Open Drainage | Available |
| Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered | Available |
| Is the Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign TSC | Available |
| Post Office | Available |
How to Use Survey Number and Map Details
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wossan village located?
Wossan is located in Kangan Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Ganderbal.
Which Tehsil is Wossan in?
Wossan is in Kangan Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
Which district is Wossan in?
District: Ganderbal.
What is the village code of Wossan?
The Census village code of Wossan is 2887.
What is the PIN code of Wossan?
The PIN code reported for Wossan is 191201.
What is the population of Wossan?
Wossan has 4,810 residents in 751 households as per Census 2011.
Which gram panchayat is Wossan part of?
Wossan comes under Wossan a B gram panchayat.
Which is the nearest town to Wossan?
The nearest statutory town to Wossan is Ganderbal (15 km).
What land-use details are available for Wossan?
Land-use details for Wossan include net area sown: 233 hectares, irrigated area: 214 hectares, and unirrigated area: 19 hectares.
Is there a government primary school in Wossan?
Government primary school status for Wossan is available in the village.
Is public bus service available in Wossan?
Public bus service is not available in village.
Is mobile phone coverage available in Wossan?
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
What is the total area of Wossan?
The total geographical area of Wossan is 362.20 hectares.
How many households are in Wossan?
Wossan has 751 households as per Census 2011.
Is tap water available in Wossan?
Treated tap water is available in the village.
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