Awil

Awil is a village located in Damhal Hanjipora tehsil of Kulgam district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Damhal Hanjipora (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Kulgam.

Awil has its own place in the vibrant Kulgam 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 Awil

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Awil is 004098. The village spans a total geographical area of 223.8 hectares. Kulgam is nearest town to Awil village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

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Population of Awil

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
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

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

  • The total population of Awil village is around 1,766, including approximately 935 males and 831 females, with a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 379 children aged 0–6 years in Awil village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Awil village has 605 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Awil village is about 36.47%, with male literacy at 41.82% and female literacy at 30.45%.
  • There are around 342 households in Awil village.

Connectivity of Awil

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Awil. As per the 2011 stats, Awil 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 Awil

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

Lisar Pora Halan Tang Marg Rewtan Ragi Pora Khuri Bata Pora Khalsa Chaki Samad Rather Chak Rambir Pora Yari Khah Nandimarg Gojri Pora Dayani Pora

Frequently Asked Questions about Awil

Where is Awil located?
Awil village is situated in Damhal Hanjipora Tehsil, within the Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the population of Awil as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Awil is 1,766, with 935 males and 831 females.
How many households are there in Awil as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Awil village has a total of 342 households.
What is the literacy rate in Awil as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Awil is 36.47%. The male literacy rate is 41.82%, while the female literacy rate is 30.45%.