Forest Block

Forest Block is a village located in Sonawari tehsil of Bandipore district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Sonawari (tehsildar office) and 35km 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 002821. Sumbal is nearest town to Forest Block village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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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.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 203 113 90
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 43 24 19
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 201 113 88
Literate Population 69 47 22
Illiterate Population 134 66 68

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

  • The total population of Forest Block village is around 203, including approximately 113 males and 90 females, with a sex ratio of 796 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 43 children aged 0–6 years in Forest Block village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Forest Block village has 201 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Forest Block village is about 33.99%, with male literacy at 41.59% and female literacy at 24.44%.
  • There are around 29 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.

Siri Hari Gund Ghat Chander Gair Ghat Hajin Ghat Gundi Jahangir Ghat Sumbal Ghat Takya Sangi Reshi Faqir Gujri Dara Mulanar Inder Hama Sangam

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Block

Where is Forest Block located?
Forest Block village is situated in Sonawari 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 203, with 113 males and 90 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 29 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 33.99%. The male literacy rate is 41.59%, while the female literacy rate is 24.44%.