Where is Khowas village located?
Khowas is in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Indian Village Directory
Khowas Village
Khowas is an inhabited village in Budhal Sub-district of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 001473, the Census 2011 record lists 944 people in 190 households and the reported area is 307.2 hectares. The local references include Khowas Gram Panchayat, Budhal CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rajouri at about 72 km.
Khowas is a village in Budhal Sub-district, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The available record shows Census village code 001473 and 944 people in 190 households.
Village Code001473
Population944
Households190
Area307.2 hectares
Nearest TownRajouri
Detailed village profile
Khowas at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 944 people, 307.2 hectares of reported area and Rajouri as the nearest town reference for Khowas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Khowas falls under Budhal Sub-district in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Census village code is 001473.
- The record lists 944 people living in 190 households.
- The reported village area is 307.2 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rajouri.
- 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
- Khowas
- Census Village Code
- 001473
- State
- Jammu and Kashmir
- State Census Code
- 01
- District
- Rajouri
- District Census Code
- 006
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Budhal
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00023
- CD Block
- Budhal
- Gram Panchayat
- Khowas
- Households
- 190
- Population
- 944
- Male Population
- 471
- Female Population
- 473
- Sex Ratio
- 1,004.25
- Area
- 307.2 hectares
- Area
- 3.07 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rajouri
- Nearest Town Distance
- 72 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 185233
- 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
307.29 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.97 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
27.65%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
10%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Khowas in the official administrative record. Census village code 001473, Khowas Gram Panchayat and Budhal CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 01
- District Census Code
- 006
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00023
- Village Census Code
- 001473
- CD Block Code
- 0049
- CD Block Name
- Budhal
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Khowas
Location and Distance
Rajouri is the nearest town listed for Khowas, about 72 km away. Rajouri is listed as the district headquarters at about 72 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Budhal
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 60 km
- District Headquarter
- Rajouri
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 72 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rajouri
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 72 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Nearest Town
- Rajouri
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 72 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 307.2 hectares
- Area
- 3.07 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 944 people in 190 households, with 471 male residents and 473 female residents. The average household size is 4.97, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 27.65% for Khowas. Population density works out to about 307.29 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 190
- Total Population
- 944
- Male Population
- 471
- Female Population
- 473
- Sex Ratio
- 1,004.25
- Average Household Size
- 4.97
- ST Population
- 261
- ST Male Population
- 133
- ST Female Population
- 128
- ST Population Share
- 27.65
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Khowas list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior 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
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Khowas. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Centre Count
- 1
- Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 3
- Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 16
- Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 7
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Khowas.
- 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
- 25.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Khowas 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
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- 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 Khowas 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 ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Khowas 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Khowas show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 84.6 hectares and irrigated land is 8.5 hectares (10% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Chain Stich
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Paddy
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 172.4 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 24.7
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 84.6
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 76.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.5
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 8.5 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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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Khowas
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 80% |
| CRM | 1 | 20% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | 3 | 60% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 40% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 185233 | Rajouri | Budhal | Budhal | Rajouri Treasury Bldg, Rajouri-Budhal Rd, Kotranka Br, Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 185233 | Rajouri | Budhal | Budhal | Budhal Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | CRM | 185233 | Rajouri | Budhal | Budhal | Rajouri Treasury Bldg, Rajouri-Budhal Rd, Kotranka Br, Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd | ATM | 185233 | Rajouri | Budhal | Budhal | Rajouri the Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 185233 | Rajouri | Budhal | Budhal | Distt Rajouri Vpo Budhal, Teh: Budhal, Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 185233 |
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 Khowas village in?
Khowas village is in Rajouri district.
Which state is Khowas village in?
Khowas village is in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which sub-district is Khowas under?
Khowas comes under Budhal Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Khowas?
The Census village code of Khowas is 001473.
Which Gram Panchayat is Khowas under?
Khowas is listed under Khowas Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Budhal.
What is the population of Khowas village?
The village record lists 944 people and 190 households for Khowas.
How many households are in Khowas village?
The village record lists 190 households for Khowas.
What is the male and female population of Khowas?
The record lists 471 male residents and 473 female residents for Khowas.
What is the sex ratio of Khowas village?
The sex ratio of Khowas is 1,004.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Khowas village?
The reported geographical area of Khowas is 307.2 hectares.
What is the population density of Khowas village?
The approximate population density of Khowas is 307.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Khowas?
The nearest town listed for Khowas is Rajouri, about 72 km away.
How far is Khowas from the district headquarters?
Khowas is about 72 km from Rajouri, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Khowas from the sub-district headquarters?
Khowas is about 60 km from Budhal, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Khowas?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 government senior secondary school for Khowas.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Khowas?
For Khowas, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Wheat and Paddy, net sown area is 84.6 hectares and irrigated land is 8.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Khowas?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Khowas. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.