Khag
Khag is a Town and Tehsil in Badgam District of Jammu & Kashmir. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Khag Block (CD) is 00004. Total area of khag tehsil is 61 km². Khag tehsil has a population of 67,596 peoples. Khag tehsil has a population density of 1106 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,799 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 38.31% population of khag tehsil is literate, out of which 44.79% males and 31.58% females are literate.
List of Villages in Khag Tehsil
Khag Tehsil has a total of 48 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khag Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abandar | Malpora | Magam (21 km) |
| 2 | Alam Nag | Dalwash | Magam (9 km) |
| 3 | Awan Pora | Khag B | Magam (22 km) |
| 4 | Badran | Budran | Magam (3 km) |
| 5 | Bamurad | Palpora | Magam (6 km) |
| 6 | Bata Pora Drang | Iskanderpora | Beerwah (9 km) |
| 7 | Buna Sharan | N/A | Magam (16 km) |
| 8 | Bunagund | N/A | Magam (15 km) |
| 9 | Chaker Pora | Lassipora | Magam (20 km) |
| 10 | Chere Haroo | Drung | Beerwah (22 km) |
| 11 | Dalwach Khored | Dalwash | Magam (16 km) |
| 12 | Drang | Drung | Beerwah (19 km) |
| 13 | Habar Daradlasi Pora | Shuglipora B | Beerwah (18 km) |
| 14 | Hamchi Pora | Hamchipora | Beerwah (9 km) |
| 15 | Hardu Surash | Hd Suresh | Magam (16 km) |
| 16 | Ichehama | Hd Suresh | Beerwah (5 km) |
| 17 | Iskineder Pora | Iskanderpora | Beerwah (5 km) |
| 18 | Kanchati Pora | Rawathpora | Beerwah (8 km) |
| 19 | Kangri Pora | Iskanderpora | Beerwah (16 km) |
| 20 | Khag | Khag A | Magam (20 km) |
| 21 | Khahi Pora | Lachmanpora | Beerwah (11 km) |
| 22 | Khan Pora | Khanpora | Beerwah (9 km) |
| 23 | Khanday Pora | Khanpora | Beerwah (9 km) |
| 24 | Khawja Gund | Rawathpora | Beerwah (6 km) |
| 25 | Koker Bagh | Kokerbagh | Beerwah (7 km) |
| 26 | Lachman Pora | Lachmanpora | Magam (12 km) |
| 27 | Larik Pora | N/A | Magam (15 km) |
| 28 | Looki Pora | Dalwash | Magam (15 km) |
| 29 | Lowahi Pora | Nagbal | Magam (16 km) |
| 30 | Mala Pora Khag | Malpora | Magam (20 km) |
| 31 | Nagabal | Nagbal | Magam (18 km) |
| 32 | Nasar Pora | Nassarpora | Magam (11 km) |
| 33 | Pala Pora | Palpora | Magam (6 km) |
| 34 | Parapora | Hd Suresh | Magam (6 km) |
| 35 | Peth Saharan | Hd Suresh | Magam (15 km) |
| 36 | Poshker | Poshker | Magam (25 km) |
| 37 | Punj Yari | Nassarpora | Magam (17 km) |
| 38 | Raihan Bag | N/A | Magam (4 km) |
| 39 | Ramdar Chakpora | Nassarpora | Beerwah (18 km) |
| 40 | Rawat Pora | Rawathpora | Magam (20 km) |
| 41 | Shungli Pora | Shuglipora A | Beerwah (8 km) |
| 42 | Sita Haran | Sitharan A | Beerwah (15 km) |
| 43 | Sochal Pora | Sitharan A | Beerwah (15 km) |
| 44 | Sugin Yarinar | Sugan Yerinar | Magam (22 km) |
| 45 | Trapay | Nagbal | Magam (8 km) |
| 46 | Udar Khodlasi Pora | Lassipora | Beerwah (15 km) |
| 47 | Zagi Pora | Khanpora | Beerwah (8 km) |
| 48 | Zahid Bag | N/A | Magam (15 km) |
Population of Khag Tehsil
The population profile of Khag Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Khag's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,596 | 67,596 | N/A |
| Male Population | 34,457 | 34,457 | N/A |
| Female Population | 33,139 | 33,139 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,568 | 13,568 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,024 | 7,024 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,544 | 6,544 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,898 | 25,898 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 15,433 | 15,433 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 10,465 | 10,465 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 41,698 | 41,698 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,024 | 19,024 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,674 | 22,674 | N/A |
| Total Households | 8,799 | 8,799 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khag Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 16 | 16 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 8 | 8 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 8 | 8 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 2,225 | 2,225 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,134 | 1,134 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,091 | 1,091 | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,106 / km² | 1,106 / km² | N/A |