Nowgam Kothar Village Overview
Nowgam Kothar is a village in Shangus tehsil of Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 2 km from Shangus tehsil headquarters and around 13 km from Anantnag district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Nowgam Kothar 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 Nowgam Kothar is 003760. The village covers a geographical area of 422.1 hectares and has a pincode of 192201. Anantnag is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Location Map of Nowgam Kothar
Population & Demographics of Nowgam Kothar
This section provides population and demographic details of Nowgam Kothar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,682 | 2,919 | 2,763 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 969 | 550 | 419 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 3,448 | 2,047 | 1,401 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,234 | 872 | 1,362 |
Key population details of Nowgam Kothar village are given below:
- Nowgam Kothar village is a densely populated village with a total population of around 5,682, including approximately 2,919 males and 2,763 females, with a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- The literacy level of Nowgam Kothar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 60.68%.
- There are around 1,041 households in Nowgam Kothar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Nowgam Kothar
Transport facilities help residents of Nowgam Kothar 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 Nowgam Kothar
The following villages are located close to Nowgam Kothar 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 Nowgam Kothar
- Where is Nowgam Kothar located?
- Nowgam Kothar village is located in Shangus Tehsil, Anantnag district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the pincode of Nowgam Kothar?
- The pincode of Nowgam Kothar is 192201.
- What is the population of Nowgam Kothar?
- Nowgam Kothar has a total population of 5,682, including 2,919 males and 2,763 females.
- How many households are there in Nowgam Kothar?
- There are 1,041 households in Nowgam Kothar.
- What is the literacy rate in Nowgam Kothar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nowgam Kothar is 60.68%. Male literacy is 70.13% and female literacy is 50.71%.