Nikowal
About Nikowal
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Nikowal village is 006168. Nikowal village is located in Ranbir Singh Pora tehsil of Jammu district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter R.s.pora (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Jammu. As per 2009 stats, Nikowal village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 297.9 hectares. Nikowal has a total population of 1,506 peoples, out of which male population is 771 while female population is 735. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of nikowal village is 71.18% out of which 75.23% males and 66.94% females are literate. There are about 400 houses in nikowal village. Pincode of nikowal village locality is 181207.
When it comes to administration, Nikowal village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Nikowal village comes under Suchet Garh Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jammu Lok Sabha constituency. R.s.pora is nearest town to nikowal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.
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Population of Nikowal
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,506 | 771 | 735 |
| Children (0-6) | 209 | 122 | 87 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 38 | 16 | 22 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,072 | 580 | 492 |
| Illiterate Population | 434 | 191 | 243 |
Connectivity of Nikowal
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikowal
Where is Nikowal located?
Nikowal village is situated in Ranbir Singh Pora Tehsil, within the Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nikowal?
Nikowal serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Nikowal?
The pincode of Nikowal is 181207, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Nikowal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nikowal is 1,506, with 771 males and 735 females.
How many households are there in Nikowal as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Nikowal village has a total of 400 households.
What is the literacy rate in Nikowal as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nikowal is 71.18%. The male literacy rate is 75.23%, while the female literacy rate is 66.94%.