Indian Village Directory

Kenchan Village

Kenchan is an inhabited village in Boniyar Sub-district of Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 002577, the Census 2011 record lists 636 people in 114 households and the reported area is 46.5 hectares. The local references include Bagnah Noor Khah Gram Panchayat, Boniyar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Uri at about 20 km.

In short:

Kenchan is a village in Boniyar Sub-district, Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 002577 and 636 people in 114 households.

Village Code002577
Population636
Households114
Area46.5 hectares
Nearest TownUri

Detailed village profile

Kenchan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 636 people, 46.5 hectares of reported area and Uri as the nearest town reference for Kenchan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

District Baramula
Sub-district Boniyar
CD Block Boniyar
Gram Panchayat Bagnah Noor Khah
  • Kenchan falls under Boniyar Sub-district in Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 002577.
  • The record lists 636 people living in 114 households.
  • The reported village area is 46.5 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Uri.
  • 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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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Village Facts

Village
Kenchan
Census Village Code
002577
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
Gram Panchayat
Bagnah Noor Khah
Households
114
Population
636
Male Population
319
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
993.73
Area
46.5 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km
Nearest Town
Uri
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
193501
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 Density 1,367.74 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.58 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 1.57% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 85.4% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kenchan in the official administrative record. Census village code 002577, Bagnah Noor Khah Gram Panchayat and Boniyar CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
008
Sub-district Census Code
00038
Village Census Code
002577
CD Block Code
0070
CD Block Name
Boniyar
Gram Panchayat Name
Bagnah Noor Khah

Location and Distance

Uri is the nearest town listed for Kenchan, about 20 km away. Baramulla is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Boniyar
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
12 km
District Headquarter
Baramulla
Distance from District Headquarter
30 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Uri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Uri
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
46.5 hectares
Area
0.47 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 636 people in 114 households, with 319 male residents and 317 female residents. The average household size is 5.58, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 1.57% for Kenchan. Population density works out to about 1,367.74 people per sq km.

Total Households
114
Total Population
636
Male Population
319
Female Population
317
Sex Ratio
993.73
Average Household Size
5.58
ST Population
10
ST Male Population
2
ST Female Population
8
ST Population Share
1.57
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kenchan list 1 government primary 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
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kenchan include treated tap water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
3.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kenchan include all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kenchan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kenchan is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 10 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kenchan show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maiza and Rice, net sown area is 13.7 hectares and irrigated land is 11.7 hectares (85.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maiza
Agricultural Commodities Third
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
29.2
Net Area Sown In Hectares
13.7
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
11.7
Canals Area In Hectares
11.7 hectares

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kenchan

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
10
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 9 90%
CRM 1 10%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd 8 80%
State Bank of India 2 20%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193501 Bandipora Sonawari Shilvat Kashmir Shilvat Sonwarai Bandipora, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501
State Bank of India ATM 193501 Bandipora Bandipore Bandipore (MC) Main Chowk Bus Stand Naidkhai Bandipora Main Chowk, Bus Stand Naidkhai, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193501 Bandipora Sonawari Sumbal (MC) Bandipora Treasury Bldg, Srinagar-Sumbal Rd, Sumbal, Sonawari Tehsil, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193501 Bandipora Sonawari Hajan (MC) Bandipora Hajin, Tehsil Sonawari, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193501 Bandipora Sonawari Naid Khi (Sadat Pora) Bandipora Branch Naidkhai, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193501 Bandipora Sonawari Sumbal (MC) Bandipora the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Sumbal, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193501 Bandipora Sonawari Hajan (MC) Block Haajin Community Health Centre Sumbal, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193501 Bandipora Sonawari Shah Gund Bandipora Shahgund Sonawari, Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir, 193501

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kenchan village located?

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

Which district is Kenchan village in?

Kenchan village is in Baramula district.

Which state is Kenchan village in?

Kenchan village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Kenchan under?

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

What is the Census village code of Kenchan?

The Census village code of Kenchan is 002577.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kenchan under?

Kenchan is listed under Bagnah Noor Khah Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Boniyar.

What is the population of Kenchan village?

The village record lists 636 people and 114 households for Kenchan.

How many households are in Kenchan village?

The village record lists 114 households for Kenchan.

What is the male and female population of Kenchan?

The record lists 319 male residents and 317 female residents for Kenchan.

What is the sex ratio of Kenchan village?

The sex ratio of Kenchan is 993.73 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kenchan village?

The reported geographical area of Kenchan is 46.5 hectares.

What is the population density of Kenchan village?

The approximate population density of Kenchan is 1,367.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kenchan?

The nearest town listed for Kenchan is Uri, about 20 km away.

How far is Kenchan from the district headquarters?

Kenchan is about 30 km from Baramulla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kenchan from the sub-district headquarters?

Kenchan is about 12 km from Boniyar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kenchan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kenchan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kenchan?

For Kenchan, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Maiza and Rice, net sown area is 13.7 hectares and irrigated land is 11.7 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kenchan?

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kenchan. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.