Nihama is a village in Handwara Tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 000198.
About Nihama village record
Use this page to check the source record for Nihama, including its village code and its place within Handwara Tehsil and Kupwara district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 438, 69 households, area 61.50 hectares.
Quick facts
- Village
- Nihama
- Village code
- 000198
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Handwara
- District
- Kupwara
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 438
- Households
- 69
- Sex ratio
- 973 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 61.50 hectares
- Population density
- 712 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- This detail is not reported in the available source data.
Census code and location hierarchy
For Nihama, 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
- 000198
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Nihama |
| Census village code | 000198 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Kupwara |
| District code | 001 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Handwara |
| Sub-district code | 00002 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 438 |
| Households | 69 |
| Male population | 222 |
| Female population | 216 |
| Sex ratio | 973 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 61.50 hectares |
| Population density | 712 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| CD block | Langet |
| Gram panchayat | Khral Khud |
| Nearest statutory town | Handwara |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 8 km |
Facilities and amenities in Nihama
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 | Available in village; 2 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| 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 | 0 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 within 5 km |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 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 | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| 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; 12 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 5 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 4.40 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 6.50 hectares |
| Net area sown | 50.60 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 17.80 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 32.80 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 32.80 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 Nihama in Jammu and Kashmir. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.
Open Nihama name pageFrequently asked questions
What is the village code of Nihama?
The Census village code of Nihama is 000198.
Where is Nihama village?
Nihama village is in Handwara Tehsil (sub-district) of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Nihama?
The source reports a population of 438 for Nihama.
What is the sex ratio of Nihama?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Nihama is 973 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.