Indian Village Directory

Badwan Village

Badwan is an inhabited village in Karnah Sub-district of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 000341, the Census 2011 record lists 432 people in 81 households and the reported area is 55.9 hectares. The local references include Nichian Gram Panchayat, Tanghdar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kupwara at about 66 km.

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Quick answer: Badwan is a village in Karnah Sub-district, Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 000341 and 432 people in 81 households.
Village Code000341
Population432
Households81
Area55.9 hectares
Nearest TownKupwara

Key Village Facts

Village
Badwan
Census Village Code
000341
State
Jammu and Kashmir
State Census Code
01
District
Kupwara
District Census Code
001
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karnah
Sub-district Census Code
00003
CD Block
Tanghdar
Gram Panchayat
Nichian
Households
81
Population
432
Male Population
226
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
911.5
Area
55.9 hectares
Area
0.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Kupwara
Nearest Town Distance
66 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Badwan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 432 people, 55.9 hectares of reported area and Kupwara as the nearest town reference for Badwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKupwara
Sub-districtKarnah
CD BlockTanghdar
Gram PanchayatNICHIAN
  • Badwan falls under Karnah Sub-district in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Census village code is 000341.
  • The record lists 432 people living in 81 households.
  • The reported village area is 55.9 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kupwara.
  • 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density772.81 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share76.39%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share9.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Badwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 000341, Nichian Gram Panchayat and Tanghdar CD Block.

State Census Code
01
District Census Code
001
Sub-district Census Code
00003
Village Census Code
000341
CD Block Code
0011
CD Block Name
Tanghdar
Gram Panchayat Name
Nichian

Location and Distance

Kupwara is the nearest town listed for Badwan, about 66 km away. Kupwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 68 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Karnah
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Kupwara
Distance from District Headquarter
68 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kupwara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
66 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jammu and Kashmir
Nearest Town
Kupwara
Distance from Nearest Town
66 km
Total Geographical Area
55.9 hectares
Area
0.56 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 432 people in 81 households, with 226 male residents and 206 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 76.39% for Badwan. Population density works out to about 772.81 people per sq km.

Total Households
81
Total Population
432
Male Population
226
Female Population
206
Sex Ratio
911.5
Average Household Size
5.33
ST Population
330
ST Male Population
169
ST Female Population
161
ST Population Share
76.39
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Badwan list 2 government primary schools 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
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Badwan include treated tap 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
Spring
Available
Spring Functions All Year
Available
Spring 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
16.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Badwan include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
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 Badwan include ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Badwan is reported as 12 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
12 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Badwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Maiza and Carpet, net sown area is 32.8 hectares and irrigated land is 3.2 hectares (9.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Maiza
Handicrafts Commodities First
Carpet
Forest Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
32.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
29.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.2
Canals Area In Hectares
3.2 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Badwan

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.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd 2 67%
State Bank of India 1 33%

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 193225 Kupwara Karnah Tangdhar (Ct) Kupwara Tangdar, Karnah Tehsil, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193225
State Bank of India ATM 193225 Kupwara Karnah Karhama Karnah Karnah, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193225
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd ATM 193225 Kupwara Karnah Tangdhar (Ct) Kupwara Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Chitrakote Tanghdar, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193225

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 Badwan village located?

Badwan is in Karnah Sub-district of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Which district is Badwan village in?

Badwan village is in Kupwara district.

Which state is Badwan village in?

Badwan village is in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which sub-district is Badwan under?

Badwan comes under Karnah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Badwan?

The Census village code of Badwan is 000341.

Which Gram Panchayat is Badwan under?

Badwan is listed under NICHIAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tanghdar.

What is the population of Badwan village?

The village record lists 432 people and 81 households for Badwan.

How many households are in Badwan village?

The village record lists 81 households for Badwan.

What is the male and female population of Badwan?

The record lists 226 male residents and 206 female residents for Badwan.

What is the sex ratio of Badwan village?

The sex ratio of Badwan is 911.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Badwan village?

The reported geographical area of Badwan is 55.9 hectares.

What is the population density of Badwan village?

The approximate population density of Badwan is 772.81 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Badwan?

The nearest town listed for Badwan is Kupwara, about 66 km away.

How far is Badwan from the district headquarters?

Badwan is about 68 km from Kupwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Badwan from the sub-district headquarters?

Badwan is about 9 km from Karnah, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Badwan?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Badwan.

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

For Badwan, reported agricultural commodities include Maiza and Carpet, net sown area is 32.8 hectares and irrigated land is 3.2 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Badwan. 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.