Poyan

Poyan is a village located in Kargil tehsil of Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 2km away from Kargil, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Poyan village.

Poyan has its own place in the vibrant Kargil 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 Poyan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Poyan is 000972. The village spans a total geographical area of 22.66 hectares. Kargil is nearest town to Poyan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Poyan

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 216 107 109
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 27 14 13
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 215 107 108
Literate Population 118 70 48
Illiterate Population 98 37 61

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

  • The total population of Poyan village is around 216, including approximately 107 males and 109 females, with a sex ratio of 1018 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 27 children aged 0–6 years in Poyan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Poyan village has 215 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Poyan village is about 54.63%, with male literacy at 65.42% and female literacy at 44.04%.
  • There are around 29 households in Poyan village.

Connectivity of Poyan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Poyan. As per the 2011 stats, Poyan 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 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Poyan

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

Apati Yourbaltak Akchamal Barchey Toumel Shilikchey Hardas Phultuks Karkit Kaksar Kharbu

Frequently Asked Questions about Poyan

Where is Poyan located?
Poyan village is situated in Kargil Tehsil, within the Kargil district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Poyan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Poyan is 216, with 107 males and 109 females.
How many households are there in Poyan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Poyan village has a total of 29 households.
What is the literacy rate in Poyan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Poyan is 54.63%. The male literacy rate is 65.42%, while the female literacy rate is 44.04%.