Nihama

Block / Tehsil Handwara
District Kupwara

About Nihama

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Nihama village is 000198. Nihama village is located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 28km away from district headquarter Kupwara.

The total geographical area of village is 61.5 hectares. Nihama has a total population of 438 peoples, out of which male population is 222 while female population is 216. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 972 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of nihama village is 57.99% out of which 65.77% males and 50.00% females are literate. There are about 69 houses in nihama village.

Handwara is nearest town to nihama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

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Population of Nihama

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 438 222 216
Literate Population 254 146 108
Illiterate Population 184 76 108

Connectivity of Nihama

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

Nearby Villages of Nihama

Frequently Asked Questions about Nihama

Where is Nihama located?

Nihama village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.

What is the population of Nihama as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Nihama is 438, with 222 males and 216 females.

How many households are there in Nihama as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Nihama village has a total of 69 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nihama as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nihama is 57.99%. The male literacy rate is 65.77%, while the female literacy rate is 50.00%.