Tirgam is an inhabited village in Sonawari Sub-district of Bandipore district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 002809, the Census 2011 record lists 4,485 people in 592 households and the reported area is 317.7 hectares. The local references include Tirgam Gram Panchayat, Sumbal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sumbal at about 10 km.
In short:
Tirgam is a village in Sonawari Sub-district, Bandipore district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 002809 and 4,485 people in 592 households.
Village Code002809
Population4,485
Households592
Area317.7 hectares
Nearest TownSumbal
Detailed village profile
Tirgam at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,485 people, 317.7 hectares of reported area and Sumbal as the nearest town reference for Tirgam, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Tirgam falls under Sonawari Sub-district in Bandipore district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The Census village code is 002809.
The record lists 4,485 people living in 592 households.
The reported village area is 317.7 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Sumbal.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Tirgam
Census Village Code
002809
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Bandipore
District Census Code
009
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sonawari
Sub-district Census Code
00042
CD Block
Sumbal
Gram Panchayat
Tirgam
Households
592
Population
4,485
Male Population
2,276
Female Population
2,209
Sex Ratio
970.56
Area
317.7 hectares
Area
3.18 sq km
Nearest Town
Sumbal
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,411.71 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size7.58 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.11%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Tirgam in the official administrative record. Census village code 002809, Tirgam Gram Panchayat and Sumbal CD Block.
State Census Code
01
District Census Code
009
Sub-district Census Code
00042
Village Census Code
002809
CD Block Code
0076
CD Block Name
Sumbal
Gram Panchayat Name
Tirgam
Location and Distance
Sumbal is the nearest town listed for Tirgam, about 10 km away. Bandipora is listed as the district headquarters at about 47 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sonawari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Bandipora
Distance from District Headquarter
47 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Sumbal
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Sumbal
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
317.7 hectares
Area
3.18 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,485 people in 592 households, with 2,276 male residents and 2,209 female residents. The average household size is 7.58, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.11% for Tirgam. Population density works out to about 1,411.71 people per sq km.
Total Households
592
Total Population
4,485
Male Population
2,276
Female Population
2,209
Sex Ratio
970.56
Average Household Size
7.58
ST Population
5
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.11
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Tirgam list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Tirgam include hand pump water and treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
33.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Tirgam include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Tirgam include ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Tirgam is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 8 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Tirgam show that reported agricultural commodities include Carpet, net sown area is 240.8 hectares and irrigated land is 240.8 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Handicrafts Commodities First
Carpet
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
43.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
240.8
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
240.8
Canals Area In Hectares
240.8 hectares
Map and Location
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.