Badar Kol

Badar Kol is a village located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Baderkali is the gram panchayat of Badar Kol village.

Badar Kol has its own place in the vibrant Kupwara 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 Badar Kol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Badar Kol is 000218. The village spans a total geographical area of 286.5 hectares. Handwara is nearest town to Badar Kol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

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Population of Badar Kol

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,339 669 670
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 281 140 141
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 271 133 138
Literate Population 639 370 269
Illiterate Population 700 299 401

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

  • The total population of Badar Kol village is around 1,339, including approximately 669 males and 670 females, with a sex ratio of 1001 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 281 children aged 0–6 years in Badar Kol village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Badar Kol village has 271 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Badar Kol village is about 47.72%, with male literacy at 55.31% and female literacy at 40.15%.
  • There are around 196 households in Badar Kol village.

Connectivity of Badar Kol

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Badar Kol. As per the 2011 stats, Badar Kol had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Badar Kol

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

Bader Heer Bada Kot Machi Pora Khir Man Tilak Chand Nabad Zab Nagrad Nar Bahadar Pora Guri Aker Waskura Wari Pora Guni Pora Wadi Pora Lachi Pora

Frequently Asked Questions about Badar Kol

Where is Badar Kol located?
Badar Kol village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Badar Kol?
The Gram Panchayat of Badar Kol is Baderkali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Badar Kol as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Badar Kol is 1,339, with 669 males and 670 females.
How many households are there in Badar Kol as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Badar Kol village has a total of 196 households.
What is the literacy rate in Badar Kol as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Badar Kol is 47.72%. The male literacy rate is 55.31%, while the female literacy rate is 40.15%.