Bigwan is a village in Kathua Tehsil of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 001906.
About Bigwan village record
Bigwan is listed under Kathua Tehsil in Kathua district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.
The Census 2011 record reports population 1,145, 231 households, area 91 hectares, PIN code 184104.
Quick facts
- Village
- Bigwan
- Village code
- 001906
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Kathua
- District
- Kathua
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 1,145
- Households
- 231
- Sex ratio
- 877 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 91 hectares
- Population density
- 1,258 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 184104
Census code and location hierarchy
For Bigwan, 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
- 007
- Sub-district code
- 00030
- Village code
- 001906
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Bigwan |
| Census village code | 001906 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Kathua |
| District code | 007 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Kathua |
| Sub-district code | 00030 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 1,145 |
| Households | 231 |
| Male population | 610 |
| Female population | 535 |
| Sex ratio | 877 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 864 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 91 hectares |
| Population density | 1,258 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 184104 |
| CD block | Kathua |
| Gram panchayat | Muthi Jagir |
| Nearest statutory town | Kathua |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 7 km |
Facilities and amenities in Bigwan
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; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not 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 | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| 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 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| 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 | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Available in village |
| 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 | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 13 hectares |
| Net area sown | 78 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 8 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 70 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 70 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 Bigwan?
The Census village code of Bigwan is 001906.
Where is Bigwan village?
Bigwan village is in Kathua Tehsil (sub-district) of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Bigwan?
The source reports a population of 1,145 for Bigwan.
What is the sex ratio of Bigwan?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Bigwan is 877 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.