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Ashar is a village in Banihal Tehsil of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 004519.

About Ashar village record

Ashar is listed under Banihal Tehsil in Ramban district. The location hierarchy and code fields help distinguish this record from villages with similar names.

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,550, 329 households, area 380.40 hectares, PIN code 182146.

Quick facts

Village
Ashar
Village code
004519
Tehsil / Sub-District
Banihal
District
Ramban
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,550
Households
329
Sex ratio
1,058 females per 1,000 males
Area
380.40 hectares
Population density
407 people per sq. km
PIN code
182146

Census code and location hierarchy

For Ashar, 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
017
Sub-district code
00066
Village code
004519
Ashar village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameAshar
Census village code004519
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictRamban
District code017
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictBanihal
Sub-district code00066
Census year2011
Population1,550
Households329
Male population753
Female population797
Sex ratio1,058 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area380.40 hectares
Population density407 people per sq. km
PIN code182146
CD blockBanihal
Gram panchayatAshar
Nearest statutory townBanihal
Nearest statutory town distance5 km

Facilities and amenities in Ashar

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 Ashar
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
EducationGovernment middle schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment secondary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
EducationGovernment senior secondary schoolAvailable in village; 2 reported
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 officeAvailable in village
CommunicationSub post officeAvailable in village
CommunicationMobile phone coverageNot available in village; nearest facility within 5 km
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsPublic bus serviceAvailable in village
Transport and roadsPrivate bus serviceNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 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 5 to 10 km away
Transport and roadsAll-weather roadAvailable in village
Banking and public servicesATMNot available in village
Banking and public servicesCommercial bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
Banking and public servicesCooperative bankNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away
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; 17 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 8 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Ashar
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Forest area57.10 hectares
Non-agricultural use area183.70 hectares
Culturable waste land29.50 hectares
Net area sown110.10 hectares
Total unirrigated land65.20 hectares
Irrigated area44.90 hectares
Canal-irrigated area44.90 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 Ashar?

The Census village code of Ashar is 004519.

Where is Ashar village?

Ashar village is in Banihal Tehsil (sub-district) of Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Ashar?

The source reports a population of 1,550 for Ashar.

What is the sex ratio of Ashar?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Ashar is 1,058 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.