Kriri Village Overview
Kriri is a village in Shangus tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 4 km from Shangus tehsil headquarters and around 19 km from Anantnag district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Kriri 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 Kriri is 003756. The village covers a geographical area of 124.2 hectares and has a pincode of 192211. Shangus is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.
Location Map of Kriri
Population & Demographics of Kriri
This section provides population and demographic details of Kriri village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,617 | 849 | 768 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 292 | 177 | 115 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 276 | 143 | 133 |
| Literate Population | 905 | 550 | 355 |
| Illiterate Population | 712 | 299 | 413 |
Key population details of Kriri village are given below:
- Kriri village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,617, including approximately 849 males and 768 females, with a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 276 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kriri village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.97%.
- There are around 277 households in Kriri village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kriri
Transport facilities help residents of Kriri 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 <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kriri
The following villages are located close to Kriri 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 Kriri
- Where is Kriri located?
- Kriri village is located in Shangus Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Kriri?
- The pincode of Kriri is 192211.
- What is the population of Kriri?
- Kriri has a total population of 1,617, including 849 males and 768 females.
- How many households are there in Kriri?
- There are 277 households in Kriri.
- What is the literacy rate in Kriri?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kriri is 55.97%. Male literacy is 64.78% and female literacy is 46.22%.