Shanker Pora

Shanker Pora is a village located in Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Dooru (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Anantnag.

Shanker Pora has its own place in the vibrant Anantnag region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shanker Pora

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shanker Pora is 003840. The village spans a total geographical area of 283.3 hectares. Dooru is nearest town to Shanker Pora village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Shanker Pora

Below is a concise population overview of Shanker Pora as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,486 1,396 1,090
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 506 329 177
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 32 18 14
Literate Population 1,187 694 493
Illiterate Population 1,299 702 597

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shanker Pora village:

  • The total population of Shanker Pora village is around 2,486, including approximately 1,396 males and 1,090 females, with a sex ratio of 780 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 506 children aged 0–6 years in Shanker Pora village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shanker Pora village has 32 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Shanker Pora village is about 47.75%, with male literacy at 49.71% and female literacy at 45.23%.
  • There are around 295 households in Shanker Pora village.

Connectivity of Shanker Pora

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shanker Pora. As per the 2011 stats, Shanker Pora had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Shanker Pora

Knowing the nearby villages of Shanker Pora helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shanker Pora.

Hardu Dehrana Mant Pora Gund Now Roze Shangrin Chak Path Now Pora Shah Abad Bona Gund Kriri Shah Abad Tareh Gam Dalwach Gagas Gund Hari Gam

Frequently Asked Questions about Shanker Pora

Where is Shanker Pora located?
Shanker Pora village is situated in Dooru Tehsil, within the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Shanker Pora as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shanker Pora is 2,486, with 1,396 males and 1,090 females.
How many households are there in Shanker Pora as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shanker Pora village has a total of 295 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shanker Pora as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shanker Pora is 47.75%. The male literacy rate is 49.71%, while the female literacy rate is 45.23%.