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Magam is a village in Handwara Tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 000155.

About Magam village record

Use this page to check the source record for Magam, including its village code and its place within Handwara Tehsil and Kupwara district.

The Census 2011 record reports population 6,909, 1,150 households, area 609.90 hectares, PIN code 193221.

Quick facts

Village
Magam
Village code
000155
Tehsil / Sub-District
Handwara
District
Kupwara
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
6,909
Households
1,150
Sex ratio
952 females per 1,000 males
Area
609.90 hectares
Population density
1,133 people per sq. km
PIN code
193221

Census code and location hierarchy

For Magam, 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
001
Sub-district code
00002
Village code
000155
Magam village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameMagam
Census village code000155
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKupwara
District code001
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictHandwara
Sub-district code00002
Census year2011
Population6,909
Households1,150
Male population3,540
Female population3,369
Sex ratio952 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population674
Area609.90 hectares
Population density1,133 people per sq. km
PIN code193221
CD blockRajwar
Gram panchayatMagam
Nearest statutory townHandwara
Nearest statutory town distance10 km

Facilities and amenities in Magam

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 Magam
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 7 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 5 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
HealthCommunity health centre0 reported
HealthPrimary health centre1 reported
HealthPrimary health sub-centre0 reported
HealthAllopathic hospital0 reported
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital1 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 officeAvailable in village
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsRailway stationNot available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away
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 bankAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesAnganwadi centreAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesASHA workerAvailable in village
PowerDomestic power supplyAvailable in village; 12 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Magam
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area49.40 hectares
Culturable waste land98.30 hectares
Net area sown462.20 hectares
Total unirrigated land367.50 hectares
Irrigated area94.70 hectares
Canal-irrigated area94.70 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 Magam?

The Census village code of Magam is 000155.

Where is Magam village?

Magam village is in Handwara Tehsil (sub-district) of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Magam?

The source reports a population of 6,909 for Magam.

What is the sex ratio of Magam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Magam is 952 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.