Waghama Village Overview
Waghama is a village in Bijbehara tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 3 km from Bijebehara tehsil headquarters and around 12 km from Anantnag district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Waghama village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Waghama is 003597. The village covers a geographical area of 549.6 hectares and has a pincode of 192124. Beijbehara is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Location Map of Waghama
Population & Demographics of Waghama
This section provides population and demographic details of Waghama village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,429 | 2,696 | 2,733 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 929 | 525 | 404 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 2,720 | 1,554 | 1,166 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,709 | 1,142 | 1,567 |
Key population details of Waghama village are given below:
- Waghama village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 5,429, including approximately 2,696 males and 2,733 females, with a sex ratio of 1013 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Waghama village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 50.10%.
- There are around 726 households in Waghama village.
Transport & Connectivity of Waghama
Transport facilities help residents of Waghama village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Waghama
The following villages are located close to Waghama and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waghama
- Where is Waghama located?
- Waghama village is located in Bijbehara Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Waghama?
- The pincode of Waghama is 192124.
- What is the population of Waghama?
- Waghama has a total population of 5,429, including 2,696 males and 2,733 females.
- How many households are there in Waghama?
- There are 726 households in Waghama.
- What is the literacy rate in Waghama?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Waghama is 50.10%. Male literacy is 57.64% and female literacy is 42.66%.