Wahama

Wahama is a village located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Nusso Badragund is the gram panchayat of Wahama village.

Wahama 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 Wahama

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Wahama is 000264. The village spans a total geographical area of 166.7 hectares. Handwara is nearest town to Wahama village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

Google Map of Wahama

The Map data on this website is provided by Google Maps, a free online map service one can access and view in a web browser.

Population of Wahama

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,368 1,197 1,171
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 431 216 215
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,150 681 469
Illiterate Population 1,218 516 702

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

  • The total population of Wahama village is around 2,368, including approximately 1,197 males and 1,171 females, with a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 431 children aged 0–6 years in Wahama village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Wahama village is about 48.56%, with male literacy at 56.89% and female literacy at 40.05%.
  • There are around 342 households in Wahama village.

Connectivity of Wahama

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

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

Nearby Villages of Wahama

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

Wader Bala Nicha Hama Wadar Pain Menkal Nawgam Mawar Sanzi Pora Kutlari Khudi Haider Mari Moona Bal Lohikot

Frequently Asked Questions about Wahama

Where is Wahama located?
Wahama village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wahama?
The Gram Panchayat of Wahama is Nusso Badragund (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Wahama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wahama is 2,368, with 1,197 males and 1,171 females.
How many households are there in Wahama as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wahama village has a total of 342 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wahama as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wahama is 48.56%. The male literacy rate is 56.89%, while the female literacy rate is 40.05%.