Dawar

Dawar is a village located in Gurez tehsil of Bandipore district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Gurez (tehsildar office) and 85km away from district headquarter Bandipora.

Dawar has its own place in the vibrant Bandipore 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 Dawar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Dawar is 002704. The village spans a total geographical area of 110.9 hectares. Bandipora is nearest town to Dawar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 85km away.

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Population of Dawar

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 4,253 3,038 1,215
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 306 163 143
Scheduled Castes (SC) 2 2 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2,432 1,284 1,148
Literate Population 3,426 2,663 763
Illiterate Population 827 375 452

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

  • The total population of Dawar village is around 4,253, including approximately 3,038 males and 1,215 females, with a sex ratio of 399 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 306 children aged 0–6 years in Dawar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Dawar village has 2 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2,432 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Dawar village is about 80.55%, with male literacy at 87.66% and female literacy at 62.80%.
  • There are around 506 households in Dawar village.

Connectivity of Dawar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Dawar. As per the 2011 stats, Dawar 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 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Dawar

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

Gulshan Pora Nail Kanzalawan Korgbal Mastan Khopri Badwan Wanpora Khandyal Markoot Shah Pora Kilshi Pain Barnia

Frequently Asked Questions about Dawar

Where is Dawar located?
Dawar village is situated in Gurez Tehsil, within the Bandipore district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Dawar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dawar is 4,253, with 3,038 males and 1,215 females.
How many households are there in Dawar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dawar village has a total of 506 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dawar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dawar is 80.55%. The male literacy rate is 87.66%, while the female literacy rate is 62.80%.