Forest Block
Forest Block is a village located in Gurez tehsil of Bandipore district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Gurez (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Bandipora.
Forest Block 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 Forest Block
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Forest Block is 002727. Bandipora is nearest town to Forest Block village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
Google Map of Forest Block
Population of Forest Block
Below is a concise population overview of Forest Block as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,422 | 2,873 | 549 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 162 | 87 | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 41 | 41 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,203 | 666 | 537 |
| Literate Population | 2,273 | 2,263 | 10 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,149 | 610 | 539 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Forest Block village:
- The total population of Forest Block village is around 3,422, including approximately 2,873 males and 549 females, with a sex ratio of 191 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 162 children aged 0–6 years in Forest Block village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Forest Block village has 41 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,203 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Forest Block village is about 66.42%, with male literacy at 78.77% and female literacy at 1.82%.
- There are around 266 households in Forest Block village.
Connectivity of Forest Block
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Forest Block. However, as per the 2011 stats, no information about connectivity options was available for Forest Block.
Nearby Villages of Forest Block
Knowing the nearby villages of Forest Block helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Forest Block.
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Block
- Where is Forest Block located?
- Forest Block village is situated in Gurez Tehsil, within the Bandipore district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the population of Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Forest Block is 3,422, with 2,873 males and 549 females.
- How many households are there in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block village has a total of 266 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Forest Block is 66.42%. The male literacy rate is 78.77%, while the female literacy rate is 1.82%.