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.
Here you can discover what makes Wahama unique in its vibrant Handwara-Kupwara region. You’ll see Wahama’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 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
Population of Wahama
According to the 2011 Census, Wahama has a total population of about 2,368, with approximately 1,197 males and 1,171 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 431 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 48.56%, with male literacy at about 56.89% and female literacy near 40.05%. There are around 342 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Wahama's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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%.