Awil Village Overview
Awil is a village in Damhal Hanjipora tehsil of Kulgam district, Jammu & Kashmir. It lies about 6 km from Damhal Hanjipora tehsil headquarters and around 19 km from Kulgam district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Awil village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Awil is 004098. The village covers a geographical area of 223.8 hectares. Kulgam is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.
Location Map of Awil
Population & Demographics of Awil
This section provides population and demographic details of Awil village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,766 | 935 | 831 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 379 | 205 | 174 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 605 | 322 | 283 |
| Literate Population | 644 | 391 | 253 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,122 | 544 | 578 |
Key population details of Awil village are given below:
- Awil village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,766, including approximately 935 males and 831 females, with a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males.
- Children aged 0–6 years form a notable share of the village population.
- 605 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Awil village is low, with a literacy rate of about 36.47%.
- There are around 342 households in Awil village.
Transport & Connectivity of Awil
Transport facilities help residents of Awil village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a 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 Awil
The following villages are located close to Awil and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Awil
- Where is Awil located?
- Awil village is located in Damhal Hanjipora Tehsil, Kulgam district, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the population of Awil?
- Awil has a total population of 1,766, including 935 males and 831 females.
- How many households are there in Awil?
- There are 342 households in Awil.
- What is the literacy rate in Awil?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Awil is 36.47%. Male literacy is 41.82% and female literacy is 30.45%.