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Wakura is a village in Lar Tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 002873.

About Wakura village record

Wakura is listed under Lar Tehsil in Ganderbal district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 4,463, 681 households, area 307.20 hectares, PIN code 191131.

Quick facts

Village
Wakura
Village code
002873
Tehsil / Sub-District
Lar
District
Ganderbal
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
4,463
Households
681
Sex ratio
1,008 females per 1,000 males
Area
307.20 hectares
Population density
1,453 people per sq. km
PIN code
191131

Census code and location hierarchy

For Wakura, 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
011
Sub-district code
00045
Village code
002873
Wakura village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameWakura
Census village code002873
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictGanderbal
District code011
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictLar
Sub-district code00045
Census year2011
Population4,463
Households681
Male population2,223
Female population2,240
Sex ratio1,008 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area307.20 hectares
Population density1,453 people per sq. km
PIN code191131
CD blockWakura
Gram panchayatWas Kora A B
Nearest statutory townGanderbal
Nearest statutory town distance15 km

Facilities and amenities in Wakura

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 Wakura
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 2 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 centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre1 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterNot available in village
Water and sanitationTotal sanitation campaign coverageAvailable in village
Water and sanitationCommunity toilet complexNot available in village
CommunicationPost officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeAvailable in village
CommunicationMobile phone coverageNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPucca roadAvailable in village
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankAvailable in village
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 within 5 km
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 16 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 12 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Wakura
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area35.20 hectares
Culturable waste land5.70 hectares
Net area sown266.30 hectares
Total unirrigated land68 hectares
Irrigated area198.30 hectares
Canal-irrigated area198.30 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 Wakura?

The Census village code of Wakura is 002873.

Where is Wakura village?

Wakura village is in Lar Tehsil (sub-district) of Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Wakura?

The source reports a population of 4,463 for Wakura.

What is the sex ratio of Wakura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Wakura is 1,008 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.