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Nowgam is a village in Shopian Tehsil of Shupiyan district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 003501.

About Nowgam village record

The source record places Nowgam in Shopian Tehsil of Shupiyan district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census village code is 003501.

The Census 2011 record reports population 1,387, 224 households, area 162.70 hectares, PIN code 192303.

Quick facts

Village
Nowgam
Village code
003501
Tehsil / Sub-District
Shopian
District
Shupiyan
State
JAMMU and KASHMIR
Census year
2011
Population
1,387
Households
224
Sex ratio
948 females per 1,000 males
Area
162.70 hectares
Population density
852 people per sq. km
PIN code
192303

Census code and location hierarchy

For Nowgam, 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
013
Sub-district code
00052
Village code
003501
Nowgam village Census details
FieldValue
Village nameNowgam
Census village code003501
StateJAMMU and KASHMIR
State code01
DistrictShupiyan
District code013
Tehsil / Sub-DistrictShopian
Sub-district code00052
Census year2011
Population1,387
Households224
Male population712
Female population675
Sex ratio948 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Castes population0
Scheduled Tribes population0
Area162.70 hectares
Population density852 people per sq. km
PIN code192303
CD blockShopiyan
Gram panchayatNowgam
Nearest statutory townShopiyan
Nearest statutory town distance10 km

Facilities and amenities in Nowgam

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 Nowgam
Facility categoryFacility or serviceCensus 2011 status
EducationGovernment primary schoolAvailable in village; 1 reported
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 5 to 10 km away
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 5 to 10 km away
CommunicationMobile phone coverageAvailable in village
CommunicationInternet / CSCNot available in village; nearest facility 5 to 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 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; 16 hours/day
PowerAgriculture power supplyNot available in village; 0 hours/day
PowerPower supply for all usersAvailable in village; 3 hours/day
Land-use details reported for Nowgam
Land-use fieldCensus 2011 value
Non-agricultural use area2.50 hectares
Culturable waste land36 hectares
Net area sown124.20 hectares
Total unirrigated land34.80 hectares
Irrigated area89.40 hectares
Canal-irrigated area89.40 hectares

Other villages in this tehsil

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Other places with this name

There are multiple villages named Nowgam in Jammu and Kashmir. See the duplicate-name page for exact matches.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the village code of Nowgam?

The Census village code of Nowgam is 003501.

Where is Nowgam village?

Nowgam village is in Shopian Tehsil (sub-district) of Shupiyan district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What is the population of Nowgam?

The source reports a population of 1,387 for Nowgam.

What is the sex ratio of Nowgam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio of Nowgam is 948 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.