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Wilgam is a village in Handwara Tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 000145.

About Wilgam village record

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

The Census 2011 record reports population 4,462, 509 households, area 295 hectares, PIN code 193224.

Quick facts

Village
Wilgam
Village code
000145
Tehsil / Sub-District
Handwara
District
Kupwara
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
4,462
Households
509
Sex ratio
551 females per 1,000 males
Area
295 hectares
Population density
1,513 people per sq. km
PIN code
193224

Census code and location hierarchy

For Wilgam, 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
000145
Wilgam village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameWilgam
Census village code000145
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictKupwara
District code001
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictHandwara
Sub-district code00002
Census year2011
Population4,462
Households509
Male population2,876
Female population1,586
Sex ratio551 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population5
Scheduled Tribes population11
Area295 hectares
Population density1,513 people per sq. km
PIN code193224
CD blockRamhal
Gram panchayatWilgam
Nearest statutory townKupwara
Nearest statutory town distance20 km

Facilities and amenities in Wilgam

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 Wilgam
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 4 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 4 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-centre1 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 more than 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 more than 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; 14 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Wilgam
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area23.50 hectares
Culturable waste land47.30 hectares
Net area sown224.20 hectares
Total unirrigated land11.30 hectares
Irrigated area212.90 hectares
Canal-irrigated area212.90 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 Wilgam?

The Census village code of Wilgam is 000145.

Where is Wilgam village?

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

What is the population of Wilgam?

The source reports a population of 4,462 for Wilgam.

What is the sex ratio of Wilgam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Wilgam is 551 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.