Wilgam
About Wilgam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Wilgam village is 000145. Wilgam village is located in Handwara tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Handwara (tehsildar office) and 20km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Villigam B is the gram panchayat of Wilgam village.
The total geographical area of village is 295 hectares. Wilgam has a total population of 4,462 peoples, out of which male population is 2,876 while female population is 1,586. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 551 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of wilgam village is 66.97% out of which 76.74% males and 49.24% females are literate. There are about 509 houses in wilgam village. Pincode of wilgam village locality is 193224.
Kupwara is nearest town to wilgam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Wilgam
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,462 | 2,876 | 1,586 |
| Literate Population | 2,988 | 2,207 | 781 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,474 | 669 | 805 |
Connectivity of Wilgam
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilgam
Where is Wilgam located?
Wilgam village is situated in Handwara Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Wilgam?
The Gram Panchayat of Wilgam is Villigam B (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Wilgam?
The pincode of Wilgam is 193224, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Wilgam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Wilgam is 4,462, with 2,876 males and 1,586 females.
How many households are there in Wilgam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Wilgam village has a total of 509 households.
What is the literacy rate in Wilgam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wilgam is 66.97%. The male literacy rate is 76.74%, while the female literacy rate is 49.24%.