Indian Village Directory

Forest Block Village

Forest Block is an inhabited village in Boniyar Sub-district of Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 002603 and the Census 2011 record lists 3,706 people in 455 households. The local references include Boniyar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Uri at about 25 km.

In short:

Forest Block is a village in Boniyar Sub-district, Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 002603 and 3,706 people in 455 households.

Village Code002603
Population3,706
Households455
Nearest TownUri

Useful village profile

Forest Block at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 3,706 people and Uri as the nearest town reference for Forest Block, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Baramula
Sub-district Boniyar
CD Block Boniyar
  • Forest Block falls under Boniyar Sub-district in Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 002603.
  • The record lists 3,706 people living in 455 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Uri.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Financial, Market and Public Services.

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  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
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Data Sources and Verification

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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
Forest Block
Census Village Code
002603
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Baramula
District Census Code
008
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Boniyar
Sub-district Census Code
00038
CD Block
Boniyar
Households
455
Population
3,706
Male Population
2,812
Female Population
894
Sex Ratio
317.92
Nearest Town
Uri
Nearest Town Distance
25 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.

Average Household Size 8.15 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0.27% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 22.29% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Forest Block in the official administrative record. Census village code 002603 and Boniyar CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
008
Sub-district Census Code
00038
Village Census Code
002603
CD Block Code
0070
CD Block Name
Boniyar

Location and Distance

Uri is the nearest town listed for Forest Block, about 25 km away. Baramulla is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Boniyar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Baramulla
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Uri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
25 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Uri
Distance from Nearest Town
25 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 3,706 people in 455 households, with 2,812 male residents and 894 female residents. The average household size is 8.15, and SC share is 0.27% and ST share is 22.29% for Forest Block.

Total Households
455
Total Population
3,706
Male Population
2,812
Female Population
894
Sex Ratio
317.92
Average Household Size
8.15
SC Population
10
SC Male Population
10
SC Population Share
0.27
ST Population
826
ST Male Population
442
ST Female Population
384
ST Population Share
22.29
Village Status
Inhabited

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Forest Block include PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Mandis Regular Market
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Forest Block village located?

Forest Block is in Boniyar Sub-district of Baramula district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which district is Forest Block village in?

Forest Block village is in Baramula district.

Which state is Forest Block village in?

Forest Block village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Forest Block under?

Forest Block comes under Boniyar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Forest Block?

The Census village code of Forest Block is 002603.

What is the population of Forest Block village?

The village record lists 3,706 people and 455 households for Forest Block.

How many households are in Forest Block village?

The village record lists 455 households for Forest Block.

What is the male and female population of Forest Block?

The record lists 2,812 male residents and 894 female residents for Forest Block.

What is the sex ratio of Forest Block village?

The sex ratio of Forest Block is 317.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Forest Block village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Forest Block, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Forest Block?

The nearest town listed for Forest Block is Uri, about 25 km away.

How far is Forest Block from the district headquarters?

Forest Block is about 51 km from Baramulla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Forest Block from the sub-district headquarters?

Forest Block is about 20 km from Boniyar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Forest Block?

For Forest Block, reported agricultural commodities include 0.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Forest Block.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

The village record lists drinking water facilities as 0 for Forest Block.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

The village record lists mobile phone coverage as 0 for Forest Block.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

The village record lists road connectivity as 0 for Forest Block.

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.