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Panzala Gund Bal (commonly known as Panzala) in Rafiabad tehsil offers only basic educational infrastructure, primarily catering to younger students. Here's what’s currently available and how residents access higher education: --- On‑Village Educational Facilities According to the latest village information: 0-2Pre‑primary (private) level education, a government primary school, a government middle school, and a government secondary school operate within Panzala Gund Bal. The nearest government senior secondary school is located in Dangiwacha, approximately 10 km away. 524-1For university-level study and professional courses (e.g. engineering college, medical college, MBA, diploma), students generally travel to Srinagar or Sopore . --- Nearby School Capacity & Challenges 849-0Government primary schools in the Rafiabad area, such as the one in Teeliyan Mohalla (Dangiwacha zone), are severely constrained: two classrooms for over 70 students, staff shortages, no drinking water, and midday meals cooked offsite . These conditions reflect broader underfunding in the local government education system.--- Private School Options 1174-1In Dangiwacha, the Rafiabad Public School is a private upper‑primary institution serving classes I–VIII. It has around 491 students and 18 teachers, a student-to-teacher ratio of 27:1, a small library, basic computer facilities (two laptops, desktops), and separate sanitation facilities for boys and girls. Overall, most private schools are located in Dangiwacha or larger nearby villages, not within Panzala itself.

1. Mund Daji (Mund Daji)

Often called Rafiabad’s hidden heaven, Mund Daji is a sprawling 125-acre natural meadow situated at about 8,000 ft elevation. It’s enveloped by pine, kail, and burza forests and lies near the Qazinag mountains. Streams like the Hamal river meander through, and traditional water mills hint at historic life.

2. Trek routes: Bosian → Gabvar → Vijitop

Nearby trekking circuits include Bosian, Gabvar, and Vijitop, charted through deodar forests and alpine meadows. Bosian is surrounded by fragrant valleys; Gabvar dazzles with green flora and deodar stands, and Vijitop presents sweeping high-altitude views.

3. Shrines & Religious Sites

Though not in Panzala directly, Rafiabad features several religious sites nearby, such as Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib—a historic Sikh shrine in villages like Panzala and Shalkote. These sites are rooted in local history and visited year-round

4. Medicinal Plant Resource Centre (Khamoh)

Situated at Khamoh in Rafiabad, this centre—built by the forest department—spans nine hectares and conserves rare herbal and medicinal plants.

Panzala Gund Bal is a village located in Rafiabad tehsil of Baramula district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Rafiabad (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Baramulla.

Panzala Gund Bal has its own place in the vibrant Baramula region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Panzala Gund Bal village:

The total population of Panzala Gund Bal village is around 1,943, including approximately 1,023 males and 920 females, with a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males.

There are about 324 children aged 0–6 years in Panzala Gund Bal village, reflecting the young population in the village.

Panzala Gund Bal village has 165 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).

The literacy rate of Panzala Gund Bal village is about 57.18%, with male literacy at 65.30% and female literacy at 48.15%.

There are around 340 households in Panzala Gund Bal village.

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Panzala Gund Bal is 002284. The village spans a total geographical area of 274.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 193303. Watergam is nearest town to Panzala Gund Bal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.