Badwan

Block / Tehsil Karnah
District Kupwara

About Badwan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Badwan village is 000341. Badwan village is located in Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Karnah (tehsildar office) and 68km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Gumal is the gram panchayat of Badwan village.

The total geographical area of village is 55.9 hectares. Badwan has a total population of 432 peoples, out of which male population is 226 while female population is 206. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 911 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of badwan village is 39.81% out of which 51.33% males and 27.18% females are literate. There are about 81 houses in badwan village.

Kupwara is nearest town to badwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 66km away.

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Population of Badwan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 432 226 206
Literate Population 172 116 56
Illiterate Population 260 110 150

Connectivity of Badwan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Badwan

Frequently Asked Questions about Badwan

Where is Badwan located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Badwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Badwan is Gumal (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Badwan is 432, with 226 males and 206 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Badwan village has a total of 81 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Badwan is 39.81%. The male literacy rate is 51.33%, while the female literacy rate is 27.18%.