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Poshker is a village in Khag Tehsil of Badgam district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 000386.

About Poshker village record

Poshker is listed under Khag Tehsil in Badgam district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 2,273, 301 households, area 142.10 hectares, PIN code 193411.

Quick facts

Village
Poshker
Village code
000386
Tehsil / Sub-District
Khag
District
Badgam
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
2,273
Households
301
Sex ratio
1,042 females per 1,000 males
Area
142.10 hectares
Population density
1,600 people per sq. km
PIN code
193411

Census code and location hierarchy

For Poshker, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.

State code
01
District code
002
Sub-district code
00004
Village code
000386
Poshker village Census details
FieldValue
Village namePoshker
Census village code000386
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictBadgam
District code002
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictKhag
Sub-district code00004
Census year2011
Population2,273
Households301
Male population1,113
Female population1,160
Sex ratio1,042 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area142.10 hectares
Population density1,600 people per sq. km
PIN code193411
CD blockKhag
Gram panchayatHamchi Pora
Nearest statutory townMagam
Nearest statutory town distance25 km

Facilities and amenities in Poshker

The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Poshker
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 3 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre1 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital1 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageNot available in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeAvailable in village
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 12 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Poshker
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Forest area5.30 hectares
Non-agricultural use area16.60 hectares
Culturable waste land9.30 hectares
Net area sown110.90 hectares
Total unirrigated land87.40 hectares
Irrigated area23.50 hectares
Canal-irrigated area23.50 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Poshker?

The Census village code of Poshker is 000386.

Where is Poshker village?

Poshker village is in Khag Tehsil (sub-district) of Badgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Poshker?

The source reports a population of 2,273 for Poshker.

What is the sex ratio of Poshker?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Poshker is 1,042 females per 1,000 males.

Source note:

This page is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.