Waskura

Waskura is a village located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 1km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 12km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Machipora is the gram panchayat of Waskura village.

Waskura 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 Waskura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Waskura is 000221. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.2 hectares. Handwara is nearest town to Waskura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.

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Population of Waskura

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,236 631 605
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 267 138 129
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 599 356 243
Illiterate Population 637 275 362

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

  • The total population of Waskura village is around 1,236, including approximately 631 males and 605 females, with a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 267 children aged 0–6 years in Waskura village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • The literacy rate of Waskura village is about 48.46%, with male literacy at 56.42% and female literacy at 40.17%.
  • There are around 202 households in Waskura village.

Connectivity of Waskura

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Waskura. As per the 2011 stats, Waskura 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 Waskura

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

Nabad Zab Nagrad Nar Badar Kol Bahadar Pora Guri Aker Wari Pora Guni Pora Wadi Pora Lachi Pora Turka Pora Wara Pora Pala Pora

Frequently Asked Questions about Waskura

Where is Waskura located?
Waskura village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Waskura?
The Gram Panchayat of Waskura is Machipora (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Waskura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Waskura is 1,236, with 631 males and 605 females.
How many households are there in Waskura as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Waskura village has a total of 202 households.
What is the literacy rate in Waskura as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Waskura is 48.46%. The male literacy rate is 56.42%, while the female literacy rate is 40.17%.