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Nowgam is a village in Marwah Tehsil of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 004740.

About Nowgam village record

Nowgam is listed under Marwah 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 415, 80 households, area 438.30 hectares, PIN code 182205.

Quick facts

Village
Nowgam
Village code
004740
Tehsil / Sub-District
Marwah
District
Kishtwar
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
415
Households
80
Sex ratio
1,085 females per 1,000 males
Area
438.30 hectares
Population density
95 people per sq. km
PIN code
182205

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
018
Sub-district code
00069
Village code
004740
Nowgam village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameNowgam
Census village code004740
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKishtwar
District code018
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictMarwah
Sub-district code00069
Census year2011
Population415
Households80
Male population199
Female population216
Sex ratio1,085 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area438.30 hectares
Population density95 people per sq. km
PIN code182205
CD blockMarwah
Gram panchayatNopachi (B)
Nearest statutory townKistwar
Nearest statutory town distance15 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.

Census 2011 facilities reported for Nowgam
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 4 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 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 officeNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
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 workerNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 10 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 10 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 10 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Nowgam
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Forest area793.60 hectares
Non-agricultural use area143.70 hectares
Culturable waste land80.10 hectares
Net area sown87.40 hectares
Total unirrigated land87.40 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

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

Other places with this name

There are multiple villages named Nowgam in Jammu and Kashmir. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Nowgam?

The Census village code of Nowgam is 004740.

Where is Nowgam village?

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

What is the population of Nowgam?

The source reports a population of 415 for Nowgam.

What is the sex ratio of Nowgam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Nowgam is 1,085 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.