Niru

Niru is a village located in Gurez tehsil of Bandipore district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 30km away from sub-district headquarter Gurez (tehsildar office) and 120km away from district headquarter Bandipora.

Niru 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 Niru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Niru is 002716. The village spans a total geographical area of 243.2 hectares. Bandipora is nearest town to Niru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 120km away.

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Population of Niru

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,297 1,751 546
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 238 125 113
Scheduled Castes (SC) 21 21 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,165 621 544
Literate Population 1,629 1,461 168
Illiterate Population 668 290 378

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

  • The total population of Niru village is around 2,297, including approximately 1,751 males and 546 females, with a sex ratio of 311 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 238 children aged 0–6 years in Niru village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Niru village has 21 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1,165 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Niru village is about 70.92%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 30.77%.
  • There are around 194 households in Niru village.

Connectivity of Niru

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Niru. As per the 2011 stats, Niru had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Niru

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Niru

Where is Niru located?
Niru village is situated in Gurez Tehsil, within the Bandipore district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Niru as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Niru is 2,297, with 1,751 males and 546 females.
How many households are there in Niru as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Niru village has a total of 194 households.
What is the literacy rate in Niru as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Niru is 70.92%. The male literacy rate is 83.44%, while the female literacy rate is 30.77%.