Barwalah

Barwalah is a village located in Kangan tehsil of Ganderbal district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Kangan (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Gaderbal. As per 2009 stats, Barwulla is the gram panchayat of Barwalah village.

Barwalah has its own place in the vibrant Ganderbal 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 Barwalah

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Barwalah is 002894. The village spans a total geographical area of 117.8 hectares. Ganderbal is nearest town to Barwalah village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

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Population of Barwalah

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,337 677 660
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 194 101 93
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 62 32 30
Literate Population 704 407 297
Illiterate Population 633 270 363

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

  • The total population of Barwalah village is around 1,337, including approximately 677 males and 660 females, with a sex ratio of 974 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 194 children aged 0–6 years in Barwalah village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Barwalah village has 62 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Barwalah village is about 52.66%, with male literacy at 60.12% and female literacy at 45.00%.
  • There are around 174 households in Barwalah village.

Connectivity of Barwalah

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Barwalah

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

Chater Gul Arigori Pora Drag Tanga Palang Lari Gund Ari Kacha Nambal Wangat Khanan Berna Bugh Bamlina

Frequently Asked Questions about Barwalah

Where is Barwalah located?
Barwalah village is situated in Kangan Tehsil, within the Ganderbal district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barwalah?
The Gram Panchayat of Barwalah is Barwulla (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Barwalah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barwalah is 1,337, with 677 males and 660 females.
How many households are there in Barwalah as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barwalah village has a total of 174 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barwalah as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barwalah is 52.66%. The male literacy rate is 60.12%, while the female literacy rate is 45.00%.