Boniyar
Boniyar is a Town and Tehsil in Baramula 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 Boniyar Block (CD) is 00038. Total area of boniyar tehsil is 96 km². Boniyar tehsil has a population of 72,564 peoples. Boniyar tehsil has a population density of 759 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,912 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 48.48% population of boniyar tehsil is literate, out of which 59.71% males and 35.02% females are literate.
List of Villages in Boniyar Tehsil
Boniyar Tehsil has a total of 52 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 Boniyar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aithshm Pora | N/A | Baramulla (35 km) |
| 2 | Azad Pora | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 3 | Bagnah Noor Khah | N/A | Uri (30 km) |
| 4 | Banali | N/A | Baramulla (30 km) |
| 5 | Bandi Brahmanan | N/A | Uri (7 km) |
| 6 | Bardian | N/A | Baramulla (31 km) |
| 7 | Batangi | N/A | Baramulla (25 km) |
| 8 | Bernate | N/A | Baramulla (24 km) |
| 9 | Bichi | N/A | Baramulla (30 km) |
| 10 | Biji Hama | N/A | Uri (16 km) |
| 11 | Bila Salamabad | N/A | Uri (20 km) |
| 12 | Bimyar | N/A | Uri (15 km) |
| 13 | Boniyar | N/A | Uri (21 km) |
| 14 | Brari Pora | N/A | Uri (12 km) |
| 15 | Chahal | N/A | Baramulla (20 km) |
| 16 | Chotali | N/A | Baramulla (38 km) |
| 17 | Dara Kujan | N/A | Baramulla (35 km) |
| 18 | Dudaran | N/A | Baramulla (38 km) |
| 19 | Forest Block | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 20 | Gagar Hal | N/A | Baramulla (36 km) |
| 21 | Girda Nawah | N/A | Baramulla (20 km) |
| 22 | Hilad Peernian | N/A | Baramulla (25 km) |
| 23 | Hundi Noweshera | N/A | Baramulla (22 km) |
| 24 | Ijara | N/A | Uri (15 km) |
| 25 | Jabdi | N/A | Baramulla (37 km) |
| 26 | Javind | N/A | Baramulla (25 km) |
| 27 | Kathal Hil Patribal | N/A | Uri (18 km) |
| 28 | Kenchan | N/A | Uri (20 km) |
| 29 | Ladi | N/A | Baramulla (25 km) |
| 30 | Limber | N/A | Uri (40 km) |
| 31 | Mahura | N/A | Uri (27 km) |
| 32 | Maidanan | N/A | Baramulla (32 km) |
| 33 | Manchi Krand | N/A | Uri (7 km) |
| 34 | Manj Gram | N/A | Baramulla (14 km) |
| 35 | Mayan | N/A | Uri (18 km) |
| 36 | Muqam Piran | N/A | Uri (18 km) |
| 37 | Nagnari | N/A | Uri (42 km) |
| 38 | Niloosa | N/A | Uri (20 km) |
| 39 | Now Gram | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 40 | Pahli Pora | N/A | Uri (15 km) |
| 41 | Peernian | N/A | Baramulla (15 km) |
| 42 | Pran Kutran | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 43 | Pringal | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 44 | Ram Poor | N/A | Uri (18 km) |
| 45 | Salamabad Dachhna | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 46 | Salasan | N/A | Baramulla (30 km) |
| 47 | Shala Dajan | N/A | Baramulla (25 km) |
| 48 | Sheerwani Pora | N/A | Uri (16 km) |
| 49 | Tirkanjan | N/A | Baramulla (28 km) |
| 50 | Uranbowa | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 51 | Wari Khah | N/A | Uri (25 km) |
| 52 | Zehem Pora | N/A | Baramulla (13 km) |
Population of Boniyar Tehsil
The population profile of Boniyar 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 Boniyar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,564 | 72,564 | N/A |
| Male Population | 39,566 | 39,566 | N/A |
| Female Population | 32,998 | 32,998 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,661 | 13,661 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,381 | 7,381 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,280 | 6,280 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 35,182 | 35,182 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 23,626 | 23,626 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,556 | 11,556 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 37,382 | 37,382 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,940 | 15,940 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,442 | 21,442 | N/A |
| Total Households | 11,912 | 11,912 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Boniyar 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 | 52 | 52 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 52 | 52 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 9,666 | 9,666 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,176 | 5,176 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 4,490 | 4,490 | N/A |
| Population Density | 759 / km² | 759 / km² | N/A |