Where is Forest Block village located?
Forest Block is in Tangmarg Sub-district of Baramula district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Indian Village Directory
Forest Block Village
Forest Block is an inhabited village in Tangmarg Sub-district of Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 002699 and the Census 2011 record lists 4,994 people in 1,638 households. The local references include Lalpora A Gram Panchayat, Tangmarg CD Block and the nearest town reference is Gulmarg at about 5 km.
Village Code002699
Population4,994
Households1,638
Nearest TownGulmarg
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Forest Block
- Census Village Code
- 002699
- State
- Jammu and Kashmir
- State Census Code
- 01
- District
- Baramula
- District Census Code
- 008
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tangmarg
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00039
- CD Block
- Tangmarg
- Gram Panchayat
- Lalpora A
- Households
- 1,638
- Population
- 4,994
- Male Population
- 3,802
- Female Population
- 1,192
- Sex Ratio
- 313.52
- Nearest Town
- Gulmarg
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Useful village profile
Forest Block at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 4,994 people and Gulmarg as the nearest town reference for Forest Block, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Forest Block falls under Tangmarg Sub-district in Baramula district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 002699.
- The record lists 4,994 people living in 1,638 households.
- Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
- The nearest town named in the record is Gulmarg.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size3.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.3%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share46.2%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 002699, Lalpora A Gram Panchayat and Tangmarg CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 008
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00039
- Village Census Code
- 002699
- CD Block Code
- 0072
- CD Block Name
- Tangmarg
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Lalpora A
Location and Distance
Gulmarg is the nearest town listed for Forest Block, about 5 km away. Baramulla is listed as the district headquarters at about 28 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tangmarg
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Baramulla
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 28 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Gulmarg
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Gulmarg
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 4,994 people in 1,638 households, with 3,802 male residents and 1,192 female residents. The average household size is 3.05, and SC share is 2.3% and ST share is 46.2% for Forest Block.
- Total Households
- 1,638
- Total Population
- 4,994
- Male Population
- 3,802
- Female Population
- 1,192
- Sex Ratio
- 313.52
- Average Household Size
- 3.05
- SC Population
- 115
- SC Male Population
- 115
- SC Population Share
- 2.3
- ST Population
- 2,307
- ST Male Population
- 1,216
- ST Female Population
- 1,091
- ST Population Share
- 46.2
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Forest Block include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Map and Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 Tangmarg 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 002699.
Which Gram Panchayat is Forest Block under?
Forest Block is listed under Lalpora A Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tangmarg.
What is the population of Forest Block village?
The village record lists 4,994 people and 1,638 households for Forest Block.
How many households are in Forest Block village?
The village record lists 1,638 households for Forest Block.
What is the male and female population of Forest Block?
The record lists 3,802 male residents and 1,192 female residents for Forest Block.
What is the sex ratio of Forest Block village?
The sex ratio of Forest Block is 313.52 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 Gulmarg, about 5 km away.
How far is Forest Block from the district headquarters?
Forest Block is about 28 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 5 km from Tangmarg, 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.