Where is Pakhwara village located?
Pakhwara is in Rafiabad Sub-district of Baramula district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Indian Village Directory
Pakhwara Village
Pakhwara is an inhabited village in Rafiabad Sub-district of Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 002267, the Census 2011 record lists 354 people in 59 households and the reported area is 24.7 hectares. The local references include P/Hq Pakwara Gram Panchayat, Rafiabad CD Block and the nearest town reference is Watergam at about 13 km.
Village Code002267
Population354
Households59
Area24.7 hectares
Nearest TownWatergam
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Pakhwara
- Census Village Code
- 002267
- State
- Jammu and Kashmir
- State Census Code
- 01
- District
- Baramula
- District Census Code
- 008
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Rafiabad
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00033
- CD Block
- Rafiabad
- Gram Panchayat
- P/Hq Pakwara
- Households
- 59
- Population
- 354
- Male Population
- 178
- Female Population
- 176
- Sex Ratio
- 988.76
- Area
- 24.7 hectares
- Area
- 0.25 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Watergam
- Nearest Town Distance
- 13 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Pakhwara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 354 people, 24.7 hectares of reported area and Watergam as the nearest town reference for Pakhwara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
StateJammu and Kashmir
DistrictBaramula
Sub-districtRafiabad
CD BlockRafiabad
Gram PanchayatP/Hq Pakwara
- Pakhwara falls under Rafiabad Sub-district in Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 002267.
- The record lists 354 people living in 59 households.
- The reported village area is 24.7 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Watergam.
- 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
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,433.2 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Pakhwara in the official administrative record. Census village code 002267, P/Hq Pakwara Gram Panchayat and Rafiabad CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 008
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00033
- Village Census Code
- 002267
- CD Block Code
- 0063
- CD Block Name
- Rafiabad
- Gram Panchayat Name
- P/Hq Pakwara
Location and Distance
Watergam is the nearest town listed for Pakhwara, about 13 km away. Baramulla is listed as the district headquarters at about 27 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Rafaibad
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 19 km
- District Headquarter
- Baramulla
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 27 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Watergam
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 13 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Watergam
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 13 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 24.7 hectares
- Area
- 0.25 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 354 people in 59 households, with 178 male residents and 176 female residents. The average household size is 6, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Pakhwara. Population density works out to about 1,433.2 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 59
- Total Population
- 354
- Male Population
- 178
- Female Population
- 176
- Sex Ratio
- 988.76
- Average Household Size
- 6.0
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Pakhwara list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Pakhwara 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 in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- 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
- 1.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Pakhwara include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Pakhwara include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Pakhwara 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
- 9 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Pakhwara show that reported agricultural commodities include Apple and Carpet, net sown area is 20.2 hectares and irrigated land is 8.1 hectares (40.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Apple
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Carpet
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.3
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 20.2
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 12.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.1
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 8.1 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Pakhwara village in?
Pakhwara village is in Baramula district.
Which state is Pakhwara village in?
Pakhwara village is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which sub-district is Pakhwara under?
Pakhwara comes under Rafiabad Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Pakhwara?
The Census village code of Pakhwara is 002267.
Which Gram Panchayat is Pakhwara under?
Pakhwara is listed under P/Hq Pakwara Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Rafiabad.
What is the population of Pakhwara village?
The village record lists 354 people and 59 households for Pakhwara.
How many households are in Pakhwara village?
The village record lists 59 households for Pakhwara.
What is the male and female population of Pakhwara?
The record lists 178 male residents and 176 female residents for Pakhwara.
What is the sex ratio of Pakhwara village?
The sex ratio of Pakhwara is 988.76 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Pakhwara village?
The reported geographical area of Pakhwara is 24.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Pakhwara village?
The approximate population density of Pakhwara is 1,433.2 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Pakhwara?
The nearest town listed for Pakhwara is Watergam, about 13 km away.
How far is Pakhwara from the district headquarters?
Pakhwara is about 27 km from Baramulla, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Pakhwara from the sub-district headquarters?
Pakhwara is about 19 km from Rafaibad, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Pakhwara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Pakhwara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Pakhwara?
For Pakhwara, reported agricultural commodities include Apple and Carpet, net sown area is 20.2 hectares and irrigated land is 8.1 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Pakhwara.