Guri Aker
Guri Aker is a village located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Wadipora B is the gram panchayat of Guri Aker village.
Here you can discover what makes Guri Aker unique in its vibrant Handwara-Kupwara region. You’ll see Guri Aker’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 Guri Aker
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Guri Aker is 000220. The village spans a total geographical area of 112.5 hectares. Handwara is nearest town to Guri Aker village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
Google Map of Guri Aker
Population of Guri Aker
According to the 2011 Census, Guri Aker has a total population of about 976, with approximately 512 males and 464 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 145 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 54.82%, with male literacy at about 62.50% and female literacy near 46.34%. There are around 167 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Guri Aker's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 | 512 | 464 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 145 | 78 | 67 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 535 | 320 | 215 |
| Illiterate Population | 441 | 192 | 249 |
Connectivity of Guri Aker
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Guri Aker. As per the 2011 stats, Guri Aker had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Guri Aker
Knowing the nearby villages of Guri Aker helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Guri Aker.
Frequently Asked Questions about Guri Aker
- Where is Guri Aker located?
- Guri Aker village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Guri Aker?
- The Gram Panchayat of Guri Aker is Wadipora B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the population of Guri Aker as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Guri Aker is 976, with 512 males and 464 females.
- How many households are there in Guri Aker as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Guri Aker village has a total of 167 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Guri Aker as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Guri Aker is 54.82%. The male literacy rate is 62.50%, while the female literacy rate is 46.34%.