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Waskura is a village in Handwara Tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 000221.

About Waskura village record

The source record places Waskura in Handwara Tehsil of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 000221.

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,236, 202 households, area 118.20 hectares.

Quick facts

Village
Waskura
Village code
000221
Tehsil / Sub-District
Handwara
District
Kupwara
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,236
Households
202
Sex ratio
959 females per 1,000 males
Area
118.20 hectares
Population density
1,046 people per sq. km
PIN code
This detail is not reported in the available source data.

Census code and location hierarchy

For Waskura, 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
000221
Waskura village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameWaskura
Census village code000221
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKupwara
District code001
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictHandwara
Sub-district code00002
Census year2011
Population1,236
Households202
Male population631
Female population605
Sex ratio959 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area118.20 hectares
Population density1,046 people per sq. km
PIN codeThis detail is not reported in the available source data.
CD blockRajwar
Gram panchayatBada Kot Machi Pora
Nearest statutory townHandwara
Nearest statutory town distance1 km

Facilities and amenities in Waskura

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 Waskura
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolNot available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 1 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
HealthDispensary0 reported
HealthVeterinary hospital0 reported
Water and sanitationTreated tap waterAvailable in village
Water and sanitationUntreated tap waterNot available 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 within 5 km
CommunicationSub post officeNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
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 bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
Banking and public servicesPDS shopNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
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; 14 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Waskura
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area6.90 hectares
Culturable waste land14.60 hectares
Net area sown96.70 hectares
Total unirrigated land71.60 hectares
Irrigated area25.10 hectares
Canal-irrigated area25.10 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 Waskura?

The Census village code of Waskura is 000221.

Where is Waskura village?

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

What is the population of Waskura?

The source reports a population of 1,236 for Waskura.

What is the sex ratio of Waskura?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Waskura is 959 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.