Forest Block

Forest Block is a village located in Karnah tehsil of Kupwara district in Jammu & Kashmir, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Karnah (tehsildar office) and 110km away from district headquarter Kupwara. As per 2009 stats, Nawagabra Iii is the gram panchayat of Forest Block village.

Forest Block 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 Forest Block

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Forest Block is 000368. Kupwara is nearest town to Forest Block village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 110km away.

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Population of Forest Block

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,076 1,623 1,453
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 220 111 109
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 136 67 69
Literate Population 948 704 244
Illiterate Population 2,128 919 1,209

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

  • The total population of Forest Block village is around 3,076, including approximately 1,623 males and 1,453 females, with a sex ratio of 895 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 220 children aged 0–6 years in Forest Block village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Forest Block village has 136 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Forest Block village is about 30.82%, with male literacy at 43.38% and female literacy at 16.79%.
  • There are around 883 households in Forest Block village.

Connectivity of Forest Block

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Forest Block. However, as per the 2011 stats, no information about connectivity options was available for Forest Block.

Nearby Villages of Forest Block

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

Gasla Hajitrah Kohnagabra Jabri Bijidarah Tangdhar Nowangabra Raihan Bag Zahid Bag Larik Pora Bunagund

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Block

Where is Forest Block located?
Forest Block village is situated in Karnah Tehsil, within the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Forest Block is Nawagabra Iii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Forest Block is 3,076, with 1,623 males and 1,453 females.
How many households are there in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Forest Block village has a total of 883 households.
What is the literacy rate in Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Forest Block is 30.82%. The male literacy rate is 43.38%, while the female literacy rate is 16.79%.