Amar Garh
Amar Garh is a village located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 26km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Tumina is the gram panchayat of Amar Garh village.
Here you can discover what makes Amar Garh unique in its vibrant Handwara-Kupwara region. You’ll see Amar Garh’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Amar Garh
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Amar Garh is 000141. The village spans a total geographical area of 151.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 193224. Kupwara is nearest town to Amar Garh village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
Google Map of Amar Garh
Population of Amar Garh
According to the 2011 Census, Amar Garh has a total population of about 1,984, with approximately 1,058 males and 926 females. The sex ratio is around 875 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 463 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.86%, with male literacy at about 62.19% and female literacy near 37.90%. There are around 265 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Amar Garh's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,984 | 1,058 | 926 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 463 | 258 | 205 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,009 | 658 | 351 |
| Illiterate Population | 975 | 400 | 575 |
Connectivity of Amar Garh
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Amar Garh. As per the 2011 stats, Amar Garh 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 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Amar Garh
Knowing the nearby villages of Amar Garh helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Amar Garh.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amar Garh
- Where is Amar Garh located?
- Amar Garh village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Amar Garh?
- The Gram Panchayat of Amar Garh is Tumina (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Amar Garh?
- The pincode of Amar Garh is 193224, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Amar Garh as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Amar Garh is 1,984, with 1,058 males and 926 females.
- How many households are there in Amar Garh as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Amar Garh village has a total of 265 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Amar Garh as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Amar Garh is 50.86%. The male literacy rate is 62.19%, while the female literacy rate is 37.90%.