Where is Nichian village located?
Nichian is in Karnah Sub-district of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Indian Village Directory
Nichian Village
Nichian is an inhabited village in Karnah Sub-district of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 000338, the Census 2011 record lists 3,050 people in 378 households and the reported area is 316.5 hectares. The local references include Nichian Gram Panchayat, Tanghdar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kupwara at about 6 km.
Village Code000338
Population3,050
Households378
Area316.5 hectares
Nearest TownKupwara
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Nichian
- Census Village Code
- 000338
- 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
- 378
- Population
- 3,050
- Male Population
- 2,131
- Female Population
- 919
- Sex Ratio
- 431.25
- Area
- 316.5 hectares
- Area
- 3.17 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Kupwara
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 193224
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Nichian at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,050 people, 316.5 hectares of reported area and Kupwara as the nearest town reference for Nichian, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Nichian falls under Karnah Sub-district in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 000338.
- The record lists 3,050 people living in 378 households.
- The reported village area is 316.5 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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- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
- The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.
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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density963.67 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size8.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0.1%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share55.77%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share61%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Nichian in the official administrative record. Census village code 000338, Nichian Gram Panchayat and Tanghdar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 001
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00003
- Village Census Code
- 000338
- CD Block Code
- 0011
- CD Block Name
- Tanghdar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Nichian
Location and Distance
Kupwara is the nearest town listed for Nichian, about 6 km away. Kupwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karnah
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Kupwara
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 66 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kupwara
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Kupwara
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 316.5 hectares
- Area
- 3.17 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,050 people in 378 households, with 2,131 male residents and 919 female residents. The average household size is 8.07, and SC share is 0.1% and ST share is 55.77% for Nichian. Population density works out to about 963.67 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 378
- Total Population
- 3,050
- Male Population
- 2,131
- Female Population
- 919
- Sex Ratio
- 431.25
- Average Household Size
- 8.07
- SC Population
- 3
- SC Male Population
- 3
- SC Population Share
- 0.1
- ST Population
- 1,701
- ST Male Population
- 889
- ST Female Population
- 812
- ST Population Share
- 55.77
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Nichian list 8 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 1 government secondary 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
- 8
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 3
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Nichian. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Count
- 1
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors Total Strength Count
- 2
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Hospital Alternative Medicine Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 3
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Nichian 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
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 101.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Nichian include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Nichian include 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 ICDS
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Nichian 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 Nichian show that reported agricultural commodities include Maiza and Carpet, net sown area is 122.7 hectares and irrigated land is 74.9 hectares (61% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maiza
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Carpet
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 92.3
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 122.7
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 47.8 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 74.9
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 74.9 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Nichian
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
- 13
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 9 | 69% |
| CRM | 3 | 23% |
| E-Lobby | 1 | 7.7% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | 8 | 62% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 4 | 31% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 7.7% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Kupwara | Kupwara (MC) | Kupwara Main Bazar Kralporapora, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Handwara | Wilgam | Vilgam the J and K Bank Building Handwara, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Kupwara | Kupwara (MC) | Near Sumo Stand Trehgam Kupwara, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Handwara | Tarat Pora | Kupwara the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Tarathpora, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Kupwara | Trehgam (Ct) | Kupwara Chowkibal, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Kupwara | Chowkibal | Reddi Chowkibal Nera Bungus Filling Station Reddi Chowkibal Chowkibal, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Kupwara | Kral Pora (Ct) | Kralpora Keran Road Lone Harie Harai, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 193224 | Kupwara | Kupwara | Kral Pora (Ct) | Kupwara Kralpora, Kupwara Tehsil, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, 193224 |
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
Which district is Nichian village in?
Nichian village is in Kupwara district.
Which state is Nichian village in?
Nichian village is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which sub-district is Nichian under?
Nichian comes under Karnah Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Nichian?
The Census village code of Nichian is 000338.
Which Gram Panchayat is Nichian under?
Nichian is listed under NICHIAN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tanghdar.
What is the population of Nichian village?
The village record lists 3,050 people and 378 households for Nichian.
How many households are in Nichian village?
The village record lists 378 households for Nichian.
What is the male and female population of Nichian?
The record lists 2,131 male residents and 919 female residents for Nichian.
What is the sex ratio of Nichian village?
The sex ratio of Nichian is 431.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Nichian village?
The reported geographical area of Nichian is 316.5 hectares.
What is the population density of Nichian village?
The approximate population density of Nichian is 963.67 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Nichian?
The nearest town listed for Nichian is Kupwara, about 6 km away.
How far is Nichian from the district headquarters?
Nichian is about 66 km from Kupwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Nichian from the sub-district headquarters?
Nichian is about 6 km from Karnah, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Nichian?
The village facility record lists 8 government primary schools, 3 government middle schools and 1 government secondary school for Nichian.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Nichian?
For Nichian, reported agricultural commodities include Maiza and Carpet, net sown area is 122.7 hectares and irrigated land is 74.9 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Nichian?
The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Nichian. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.