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Poochal is a village in Kishtwar Tehsil of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 004650.

About Poochal village record

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

The Census 2011 record reports population 7,042, 1,326 households, area 1,337.50 hectares, PIN code 182205.

Quick facts

Village
Poochal
Village code
004650
Tehsil / Sub-District
Kishtwar
District
Kishtwar
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
7,042
Households
1,326
Sex ratio
990 females per 1,000 males
Area
1,337.50 hectares
Population density
527 people per sq. km
PIN code
182205

Census code and location hierarchy

For Poochal, 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
018
Sub-district code
00068
Village code
004650
Poochal village Census details
FieldValue
Village namePoochal
Census village code004650
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKishtwar
District code018
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictKishtwar
Sub-district code00068
Census year2011
Population7,042
Households1,326
Male population3,539
Female population3,503
Sex ratio990 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population1,104
Scheduled Tribes population103
Area1,337.50 hectares
Population density527 people per sq. km
PIN code182205
CD blockKishtwar
Gram panchayatPoochal
Nearest statutory townKishtwar
Nearest statutory town distance4 km

Facilities and amenities in Poochal

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 Poochal
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 3 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 3 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary1 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 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 officeNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationSub post officeAvailable in village
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 more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPucca roadNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
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 more than 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Poochal
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Forest area6.50 hectares
Non-agricultural use area156.20 hectares
Culturable waste land77 hectares
Net area sown171.50 hectares
Total unirrigated land167.50 hectares
Irrigated area4 hectares
Canal-irrigated area4 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 Poochal?

The Census village code of Poochal is 004650.

Where is Poochal village?

Poochal village is in Kishtwar Tehsil (sub-district) of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Poochal?

The source reports a population of 7,042 for Poochal.

What is the sex ratio of Poochal?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Poochal is 990 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.