Forest Block Village Overview

Forest Block is a village in Pahalgam tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 20 km from Pahalgam tehsil headquarters and around 35 km from Anantnag district headquarters.

The sections below provide essential information about Forest Block 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 Forest Block is 003582. Pahalgam is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Location Map of Forest Block

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Population & Demographics of Forest Block

This section provides population and demographic details of Forest Block village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 9,402 4,993 4,409
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 1,701 892 809
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 8,132 4,267 3,865
Literate Population 1,201 884 317
Illiterate Population 8,201 4,109 4,092

Key population details of Forest Block village are given below:

  • Forest Block village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 9,402, including approximately 4,993 males and 4,409 females, with a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males.
  • The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
  • 8,132 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy level of Forest Block village is low, with a literacy rate of about 12.77%.
  • There are around 1,796 households in Forest Block village.

Transport & Connectivity of Forest Block

Transport facilities play an important role in daily life. However, specific information about transport connectivity for Forest Block village is not available.

Nearby Villages of Forest Block

The following villages are located close to Forest Block 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.

Hanoman Pora Adlash Magam Trail Dirhama Peth Nambal Sither Satghar Marhama Sir Hama Khiram Now Shehra Mahind

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Block

Where is Forest Block located?
Forest Block village is located in Pahalgam Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Forest Block?
Forest Block has a total population of 9,402, including 4,993 males and 4,409 females.
How many households are there in Forest Block?
There are 1,796 households in Forest Block.
What is the literacy rate in Forest Block?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Forest Block is 12.77%. Male literacy is 17.70% and female literacy is 7.19%.