Nowgam is a village in Sonawari Tehsil of Bandipore district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 002802.
About Nowgam village record
Use this page to check the source record for Nowgam, including its village code and its place within Sonawari Tehsil and Bandipore district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 5,836, 776 households, area 83.80 hectares, PIN code 193501.
Quick facts
- Village
- Nowgam
- Village code
- 002802
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Sonawari
- District
- Bandipore
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 5,836
- Households
- 776
- Sex ratio
- 948 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 83.80 hectares
- Population density
- 6,964 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 193501
Census code and location hierarchy
For Nowgam, 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
- 009
- Sub-district code
- 00042
- Village code
- 002802
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Nowgam |
| Census village code | 002802 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Bandipore |
| District code | 009 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Sonawari |
| Sub-district code | 00042 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 5,836 |
| Households | 776 |
| Male population | 2,996 |
| Female population | 2,840 |
| Sex ratio | 948 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 83.80 hectares |
| Population density | 6,964 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 193501 |
| CD block | Sumbal |
| Gram panchayat | Nowgam A |
| Nearest statutory town | Sumbal |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 5 km |
Facilities and amenities in Nowgam
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.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 4 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 1 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 1 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 16 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 6 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 6 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 23.10 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 13.80 hectares |
| Net area sown | 46.90 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 46.90 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 46.90 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
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Other places with this name
There are multiple villages named Nowgam in Jammu and Kashmir. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Nowgam name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Nowgam?
The Census village code of Nowgam is 002802.
Where is Nowgam village?
Nowgam village is in Sonawari Tehsil (sub-district) of Bandipore district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Nowgam?
The source reports a population of 5,836 for Nowgam.
What is the sex ratio of Nowgam?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Nowgam is 948 females per 1,000 males.
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.